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Binance appoints SB Seker as new Head of Asia Pacific region

Binance has named SB Seker as Head of Asia Pacific to lead strategic growth and regulatory cooperation across the region's dynamic crypto markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Fintech

MetaComp completes first cross-border payment using carbon stablecoin

MetaComp has completed the first cross-border payment using its CNT Carbon Stablecoin, enabling same-day EUR to CNH settlement with embedded carbon credits.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Monetary Authority of Singapore

MetaComp launches Ripple RLUSD stablecoin for APAC institutions

MetaComp has launched Ripple's USD stablecoin RLUSD on its StableX platform, offering APAC institutions faster, compliant cross-border payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025

Network Infrastructure

XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach

StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

Xalts boosts blockchain with Polygon for asset tokenisation

Xalts has announced an enhanced collaboration with Polygon to integrate its RWA Cloud platform, boosting blockchain applications for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Application Programming Interface

Xalts partners with Avalanche to drive RWA tokenization

Xalts and Avalanche are teaming up to revolutionise financial institutions with custom blockchain networks and RWA tokenization, launching in Turkey with Misyon Bank.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Blockchain

Xalts & Tezos Foundation team up to boost RWA tokenization

Xalts teams up with the Tezos Foundation to advance RWA tokenization in institutions, offering a comprehensive solution via its RWA Cloud on the Tezos blockchain.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024

Virtual Private Networks

Appdome enhances geo-fraud detection to boost mobile app security

Appdome unveils enhanced Geo-Fraud Detection features, including Geo-Location Fencing, to boost mobile app security and compliance against location spoofing and VPN threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Breach Prevention

Appdome boosts fraud detection with new geo-compliance features

Appdome enhances its Geo-Fraud Detection with Geo-Location Fencing and Geo DeSync Attack Detection, aiding developers in meeting compliance and thwarting location-based fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

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Crypto

Exclusive: EBANX targets APAC with MPI licence win

EBANX expands in APAC, leveraging local expertise and regulatory compliance to link 100+ merchants with 200+ payment methods amid rising digital commerce.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Hyperscale

AirTrunk secures SGD $2.25bn green loan for major SGP2 data centre

AirTrunk secures Singapore's largest SGD $2.25bn green loan to develop SGP2, a sustainable hyperscale data centre with cutting-edge eco-friendly design.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Crypto

Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins

Singapore's Alpha Ladder Group patents a framework for carbon-backed stablecoins, linking real-world decarbonisation projects to blockchain technology for greener finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Blockchain

Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech

Alpha Ladder Finance patents NFDT tokenisation tech in Singapore, enhancing real-world asset digital twins with compliance and real-time data features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Blockchain & Web3 drive digital transformation in real estate

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

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

Hyperscale

AI cloud workloads in Southeast Asia show higher security risks

AI cloud workloads in Southeast Asia face greater security risks, with 70% showing critical vulnerabilities, warns Tenable's 2025 Cloud Security Risk Report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Firewalls

Tenable report warns of cloud security gaps in Singapore & SEA

Tenable's 2025 report reveals serious cloud security gaps in Singapore and Southeast Asia, risking exposure of sensitive data and non-compliance issues for firms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Fintech

SentBe rides the wave of Singapore's foreign resident boom

SentBe is the first Korean fintech to win Singapore's Cross-border Remittance Licence amid rising demand from growing expatriate communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025

Digital Transformation

Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking

Gprnt launches Singapore's first nationwide digital platform to ease corporate sustainability reporting, backed by $4.62 million in seed funding.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025

BlackRock

Syfe & BlackRock partner to expand private credit access in Singapore

Syfe teams up with BlackRock to offer Accredited Investors in Singapore exclusive access to US middle market private credit, requiring lower minimum investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Customer Experience

AI boosts retail efficiency ahead of crucial festive season

DeepL's latest white paper reveals how Language AI can reshape retail, boosting productivity and revenue ahead of Singapore's festive shopping season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024