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Indonesia, China launch cross-border QR payments link
Travellers and small merchants in Indonesia and China can now use domestic e-wallets across both markets, widening QR payment acceptance.
OceanBase opens Kuala Lumpur support centre for Asia
The Kuala Lumpur hub will give Southeast Asian customers round-the-clock technical support as OceanBase pushes to win more regulated finance clients.
Ant International courts merchants on AI-led Asia growth
Asian checkout friction is driving global merchants to Ant International as AI-assisted shopping starts reshaping cross-border payments.
Banma, Alipay launch voice payment system for cars
Drivers will be able to book tickets and order food by voice as Banma and Alipay bring hands-free payments into connected cars.
CoinGecko adds market intelligence tools & partner platform
Investors will get AI summaries, portfolio tracking and sharable charts as the crypto data site broadens beyond price feeds.
Japan institutional investors turn more bullish on crypto
More Japanese institutions now see crypto as a diversification tool, though volatility, fraud risks and regulatory gaps still curb wider adoption.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Crypto
Expert Columns
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity
The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Crypto News
Singapore sandwich class turns to crypto for stability
Middle-income households in Singapore are increasingly using cryptocurrency to diversify portfolios and buffer rising costs, a new survey shows.
Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea
International visitors to South Korea can now tap iPhone and Apple Watch for subway, bus and taxi fares, avoiding cash and local cards.
EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
Hong Kong merchants may soon gain stablecoin payment and settlement options as the two firms test licensed digital assets under the new regime.
MetaComp launches compliance tools for AI payments
Institutions handling cross-border stablecoin flows could cut false compliance alerts as MetaComp adds AI risk checks and an agent governance standard.
Ripple joins Singapore BLOOM trade settlement pilot
Ripple joins Singapore's BLOOM pilot, using RLUSD and the XRP Ledger to automate cross-border trade payments on shipment verification.
Animoca backs Ava Labs to expand Avalanche in Asia
Animoca backs Ava Labs with cash and support to expand Avalanche in Asia and the Middle East, targeting entertainment and real-world assets.
Sun PhuQuoc taps 2C2P to boost Asian payment options
Sun PhuQuoc Airways partners 2C2P and M-PAY to add cards, wallets and QR options, preparing for wider Asian cross-border sales.
Mastercard, Bank of Shanghai boost China transfers
Mastercard Move links with Bank of Shanghai to add bank account rails for two-way cross-border payments between China and global markets.
MetaComp raises USD $35m to grow StableX payment rail
MetaComp secures USD $35m Pre-A funding led by Alibaba to scale its StableX cross-border stablecoin and fiat payment network globally.
Broadridge links Crypto.com to NYFIX for Asia crypto
Broadridge links Crypto.com to NYFIX, giving Asia-based brokers FIX access to crypto liquidity through existing multi-asset trading pipes.
Phishing & smishing scams surge across Philippines
Phishing and smishing scams in the Philippines surged in 2025, with phishing sites jumping 423% as fraud shifts to mobile and social media.
Conviction 2026 to link Vietnam to global crypto scene
Conviction 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City aims to shift Vietnam's thriving crypto scene towards institutional finance and global policy alignment.
Ant International powers SME growth with AI fintech
Ant International taps AI-driven fintech to power over 2 billion cross-border payments and turbocharge SME growth in emerging markets.
Paydibs targets direct rails to power Malaysia's SMEs
Paydibs backs direct access to Malaysia's payment rails and global wallets to cut costs, speed settlements and boost SME resilience.
Animoca backs GROW Digital Wealth in Hong Kong pivot
Animoca backs GROW's Hong Kong wealth arm in a strategic deal to build a regulated Asia platform spanning crypto and traditional assets.
2026: Payments in Singapore are about to get more personal, more portable and more purposeful
By 2026, Singapore's payments will become more personal, portable and purposeful, with AI-driven security and mobile solutions reshaping retail experiences.
Cleanverse unveils compliance-native layer for on-chain finance
Cleanverse International launches a compliance-native layer in Singapore, linking verified identities to stablecoins for regulated, traceable on-chain finance.
Southeast Asia's consumers diverge in spending & payment habits
Southeast Asia's consumer spending and digital payment habits vary widely, with distinct trends emerging across six key markets amid inflation pressures.
Reshaping access to financial markets by bridging the investment gap
Webull is bridging Malaysia's investment gap by offering affordable, easy access to markets with low fees, localised features, and strong security measures.
Boku opens Singapore hub to tackle USD $290 trillion payment market
Boku launches a new Innovation Hub in Singapore to develop fintech solutions aimed at simplifying global payments valued at USD $290 trillion by 2030.