Tag: crypto

The rise of cryptocurrencies is reshaping the payments landscape globally; while regulatory challenges persist, some Asian businesses are pushing the boundaries, making digital currencies a viable alternative for real-time transactions.

The transaction marks a first for a major financial institution and sets the groundwork for NAB to support clients as they carry out transactions using digital assets.

Hong Kong’s regulators are moving towards the acceptance of virtual assets, with their latest statements suggesting plans to open the industry to more types of investors soon.

The consulting firm has poached two risk experts from Deloitte: Anir Bhattacharyya and Yuichiro Mitsutomi. The pair speak to CT about the corporate risks that come with tech progress.

Lower fees and faster settlement times are pushing forward the increased acceptance of cryptocurrencies among businesses.

Expert panellists from AIA Group and Tesco shared how factors such as the rise in e-commerce and the fall in face-to-face customer interaction, have shaped their payments digitalisation journeys.

As the exchange releases its debut research on crypto sentiment, Bitstamp Asia's managing director reflects on the next steps and possibilities for digital assets in the region.

The Philippines-licensed disruptor bank has appointed a former Google and Meta executive to its leadership team.

Speaking to reporters at an international media conference last week, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor, Benjamin E. Diokno, confirmed the central bank has no immediate plans to roll out a digital peso.

Corporate treasurers turning to ETFs in order to access the cryptocurrency market are not necessarily getting what they might expect. The advice is timeless: only invest what you can afford to lose.

The past week has been momentous for crypto currency proponents, with social media giant Facebook wading into digital assets, but big corporates are unlikely to use it.