Thailand startup Bitkub Capital Group Holdings, founded in 2018, hit unicorn status last month notching up a valuation of over $1 billion. Now the crypto exchange intends to expand over Malaysia, the Philippines, and Laos, aiming to become “the Coinbase of Southeast Asia”, said the chief executive officer Jirayut Srupsrisopa. The Bangkok-based crypto exchange is…
A rare 101.38-carat diamond was purchased by a private collector for $12.3 million (£8.8 million) at a Sotheby’s auction using cryptocurrency, the auction house said.The sale “marks the latest milestone in the adoption of cryptocurrency”, Sotheby’s said in an Instagram post on Saturday.The auction house’s Hong Kong division said last month that it will accept…
UBS analysts expect Asia to be the only region that sees positive growth this year, and the return to strong earnings in the region could spark a renewed appetite for risk, and potentially, Bitcoin.UBS Analysts Expect Positive Growth in Asia, May Boost Bitcoin Buying in the RegionThe global economy is crumbling, and although markets are…
Singapore based KuCoin crypto exchange has raised $20 million in its first round of financing. The news comes as cryptocurrencies continue to get battered in a year that has seen the market crash by over 70%. $20 Million Raised in First Round According to the official announcement the series A round of financing was led…
SBI Remit, a Japanese money transfer company, is teaming up with a venture-backed firm to use its new treasury management service that uses the blockchain for increased transparency and liquidity to small and medium-sized businesses operating between Japan and Africa. SBI Remit and BitPesa The service is provided by BitPesa, which has raised $10 million to…