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Thai crypto exchange Bitkub raises fresh $17.8m

The sale of shares to Asphere will provide Bitkub with additional capital, which will help the company expand its digital asset services in Thailand. 

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Hong Kong taps Animoca co-founder for Web3 task force

The task force aims to provide recommendations on the “sustainable and responsible” development of Web3 in Hong Kong. 

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British crypto exchange Blofin enters Vietnam

The crypto exchange is also tailoring its services to meet the specific language and needs of the local population.

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Making NFTs great again

In Token Issue this week, we cast the spotlight on the startup behind Donald Trump’s digital legacy and analyze the race for the first Bitcoin ETF.

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Meet the startup behind many celebrities’ NFTs

Before he launched Galaxis, Andras Kristof created Asia’s first Bitcoin ATM and was also behind the team that sold Viki to Rakuten for US$200 million.

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HSBC adds Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF support on HK exchange

The bank recently listed crypto exchange-traded funds on its Easy Invest mobile app, allowing traders to access Bitcoin and Ethereum futures.

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Argus Labs to boost blockchain gaming scalability with new offering

Called World Engine, the solution gives blockchain game developers greater control and customization over their projects.

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Bitcoin back above US$30,000 after surprising comments from Fed chair

In Token Issue this week, we examine the comments Jerome Powell made, an announcement by BlackRock, and a new exchange backed by big banks.

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Court may order Hodlnaut to dissolve at August hearing

The Singapore-based crypto lender halted operations in August 2022 after it lost US$317 million in TerraLabs’ Anchor Protocol.

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MAS proposes protocol to set standard for digital money usage

The purpose-bound money protocol allows senders to specify conditions when making transfers in digital money, such as its validity period.

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Restaurant tech war simmers as Grab joins Foodpanda, others to launch dine-in services

Opening Bell 🔔 is Tech in Asia’s free newsletter that brings you the biggest news and latest trends around Asia’s publicly listed tech companies.

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It’s a Jurassic-sized week for crypto, thanks to volatile markets and gov’t agencies

In Token Issue this week, we look at Bitcoin’s Fed-driven drop, the problem with altcoins, and what’s going on with Delio and Haru Invest.

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Decentralised Gaming Ventures wins 7-figure amount for SEA investments

The Singapore-headquartered firm was founded in 2021 by Samson Oh, who is also the CEO of esports media platform GosuGamers.

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Korea’s Delio, Haru Invest suspend withdrawals and deposits

Two crypto exchanges that have halted client deposits and withdrawals are raising concerns about a new crisis.

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BreederDAO expands with AI-generated NFTs for the metaverse

BreederDAO, the NFT platform that launched in 2021, is moving away from play-to-earn games and is using AI to generate custom NFTs for the metaverse.

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Cake DeFi founder bets on Bitcoin NFTs with decentralized marketplace

U-Zyn Chua launches a decentralized marketplace for Ordinals amid surging sales, challenging the dominance of Ethereum-based NFTs.

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Are your crypto lenses rose-tinted? Try our little game to find out!

Still holding out belief in the crypto space, or just hodl? Take on our choose-your-own-adventure game and get past the crypto guardian!

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Poko raises $4.5m to reduce Web3 payments friction

The Singapore- and Vietnam-based startup was born from Shoppa, which pivoted away from its social commerce model.

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