The Ultimate Guide to Blockchain
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Blockchain.
What to know about Blockchain
Blockchain technology represents a transformative breakthrough in how data and transactions are recorded and verified, promising to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency across various industries. By leveraging a decentralized ledger system, blockchain eliminates the need for intermediaries and enables trustless, tamper-proof record-keeping.
Our collection of stories explores the broad impact and evolving applications of blockchain beyond its cryptocurrency origins. From banking and fintech innovations to supply chain transparency, digital identity management, and data protection, blockchain is reshaping traditional business models and security frameworks. Readers can discover insights into current trends, key challenges, emerging use cases, and expert perspectives that reveal both the potential and practical considerations of adopting blockchain technology.
Whether you're interested in understanding blockchain's role in digital finance, its implications for cybersecurity, or its integration with other cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT, this tag offers a comprehensive view into the ongoing blockchain revolution. Dive in to learn how blockchain is driving innovation, disrupting markets, and influencing the future of digital interaction.
Asian Blockchain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Kakao Pay & Bank team with Fireblocks on stablecoins
South Korea's banks and payments firms are testing stablecoin rails, with Kakao Pay and Kakao Bank assessing local rules before any wider rollout.
DBS, OCBC & UOB trial tokenised SGD payments on Swift
Live tokenised Singapore dollar transfers could let corporate payments run round the clock, as the banks test faster settlement outside normal hours.
Singapore dominates Southeast Asia blockchain funding
Singapore captured 82.5% of Southeast Asia's blockchain funding as the sector's annual deal count fell sharply from its 2022 peak.
ShardLab joins StoreHub in payments & rewards push
The tie-up gives both firms access to more than 20,000 merchant sites as they test new payments and rewards products across Asia.
HashKey, Franklin Templeton launch tokenised fund in Asia
Professional investors in Hong Kong can now access a tokenised US government money market fund, as Franklin Templeton broadens Asian distribution.
Sooho.io & Partior link up on cross-border payments
Korean banks could cut costs and delays on overseas transfers as the firms connect domestic payment infrastructure to live settlement rails.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Blockchain
Ripple Treasury expands GSmart AI for finance teams
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Sooho.io & Partior link up on cross-border payments
Application modernisation services market set to soar
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Expert Columns
From wallets to accounts: The quiet convergence of crypto and everyday finance
Why security is a growth decision in digital assets
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Recent Blockchain News
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Brickken joins Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust
Interoperability gaps could slow tokenised finance as the Barcelona-based firm adds its standards work to a wider open-source debate on digital assets.
Episode Six launches E6 Token Control Ledger for banks
Banks can now track tokenised deposits and stablecoins against backing funds even when core systems go offline.
Bybit launches global campaign to broaden financial platform
Users can now access stocks, gold and foreign exchange alongside crypto as the exchange pushes into payments, wealth and AI tools.
Most digital asset treasuries lag direct crypto holdings
Most listed digital asset treasuries now trade at a discount to their crypto holdings, leaving direct token owners better off in most cases.
Thredd partners Velocity for stablecoin payments push
Clients could soon move and settle funds across card, fiat and stablecoin rails through a single Thredd platform, reducing prefunding needs.
Theo launches thSLVR silver token with lease income
Investors in a beta rollout can earn lease income from silver without handling the metal, as Theo backs thSLVR with more than USD $40 million in leases.
Ant International launches AI-native payments stack
The rollout aims to cut merchants' cross-border costs and speeds by automating onboarding, compliance, FX and treasury workflows with AI.
dtcpay raises USD $25 million with SBI as investor
The funding will help the Singapore payments firm expand regulated stablecoin services and merchant acceptance across Asia and Europe.
Ondo tokenised funds join DTCC's Fund/SERV platform
Tokenised funds from Ondo can now tap the network behind more than 85% of US mutual fund transactions, widening access to mainstream distributors.
Velocity raises USD $10 million extension to Series A
Visa-backed investors have lifted Velocity's Series A to USD $48 million as stablecoin payments gain traction with institutions.
Asia eyes digital asset rules as US Senate vote stalls
Uncertainty in the US could push more digital asset business towards Asia, where Hong Kong and Singapore already have clearer stablecoin rules.
Marqeta & BVNK link stablecoins to Mastercard cards
Card and wallet providers could tap digital dollar spending without changing merchant checkout systems under the new tie-up.
Paystand launches agentic finance suite for finance teams
Finance teams could cut manual reconciliation and approvals as the suite lets approved AI agents post directly into ERP systems.
Bitget launches GPU rental-price perpetuals for traders
Retail traders can now bet on AI chip rental costs, as Bitget opens around-the-clock perpetuals tied to Nvidia GPU indices.
Bitget & UNICEF launch youth financial literacy module
Young learners will get free lessons on budgeting, credit and blockchain as the partnership targets financial skills in emerging economies.
TD completes tokenised payment test in Project Agorá
Real US dollar funds were moved instantly between two TD entities in a trial aimed at reducing risk in wholesale cross-border payments.
21 banks back USD stablecoin venture for global use
The move could give banks a regulated foothold in digital payments as they seek to challenge crypto issuers and settle transactions faster.
FV Bank launches global managed accounts for fintechs
Fintechs and payment platforms can now offer branded accounts and cross-border transfers without juggling multiple banking and compliance providers.
Payouts.com picks Casper for AI agent payment settlement
AI agents gain a dedicated payment rail as the partnership aims to remove reliance on human card details for software-led purchases.
Olas launches Pearl Connect for Claude coding agents
The beta tool lets Claude users trade prediction markets and pay other agents without leaving their coding session, though security risks remain.
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