Decentralised finance stories - Page 3

Openmarkets plans to raise USD $50 million to expand its DeFi capabilities and presence across Asia and the US, targeting crypto trading and asset tokenisation.

Tokenised funds are forecast to surge from $4 billion in 2024 to $235 billion by 2029, driven by growing links between traditional asset management and DeFi platforms.

OVHcloud was named a 'Star' for the second year as Asia's blockchain sector nears USD $57bn, boosted by Singapore's rapid market growth and strong infrastructure.

Lazarus subgroup deploys three remote access trojans, including PondRAT and ThemeForestRAT, to target financial and cryptocurrency organisations with advanced cyberattacks.

Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.

Real estate tokenisation lets everyday investors buy property shares via blockchain, unlocking a $60bn market shift while regulation races to keep pace.

Blockchain and Web3 are reshaping global real estate by enabling decentralised, transparent transactions and boosting investment through digital asset tokenisation.

At AppWorks Demo Day in Singapore, 18 startups showcased AI, Web3 and deep tech innovations, highlighting Southeast Asia's rising influence in tech innovation.

Interprefy enhanced multilingual communication at CoinDesk Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong with AI-driven captions and live English-Mandarin interpretation for 500+ attendees.

SMEs increasingly turn to fintech for faster, more efficient funding solutions as traditional banks' stringent requirements hinder access to capital.

Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.

Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.

Adrian Przelozny forecasts a transformative 2025 for cryptocurrency, buoyed by pro-crypto US policies and growing institutional investment.

Ripple has unveiled RLUSD, a USD stablecoin for enterprises, launching it with key partners like Uphold and Bitstamp to ensure global access.

Check Point Research has exposed the first mobile crypto drainer app on Google Play, which stole USD $70,000 worth of digital assets from at least 150 users.

Tech company io.finnet unveils io.vault, a pioneering self-custody solution for institutional digital asset management, already gaining traction with top industry players.

Ripple unveils plans to launch a stablecoin, fully backed by US dollar reserves, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets.

DeFi lacks regulatory oversight, creating blind spots and vulnerabilities, according to a study by Aston University's Cyber Security Innovation Centre.

Payment HSM-as-a-Service reduces cost, complexity, time to market and also provides access to deep expertise in Payment HSMs and payments-related cryptography.

Scott Jarkoff joins us today to discuss current trends in the cyber threat landscape, and the reporting work CrowdStrike is doing to prevent further cyber harm.