In a major development, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken down a fake cryptocurrency investment website linked to the Tai Chang scam operation in Burma. This […]
Southeast Asia’s Fintech Revolution: AI, Tokenization, and Investment Surge
The Southeast Asian fintech sector is experiencing a rapid growth spurt, driven by the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and tokenization technologies. Major financial institutions and regulatory collaborations […]
Grab and StraitsX Team Up to Launch Web3 Wallets for Southeast Asia
Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab has partnered with Singapore’s stablecoin company, StraitsX, to explore the implementation of Web3 wallets and stablecoin payments throughout the region. This collaboration aims […]
Grab Embarks on a Revolutionary Journey: Integrating Web3 Wallets to Power Seamless Cross-Border Payments in SEA
Southeast Asia’s leading super app, Grab, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with StraitsX to integrate a Web3 wallet directly into its platform. This innovative collaboration aims to […]
U.S. Agencies Launch Strike Force to Combat Chinese Crypto Fraud
In a significant move against financial crime, US agencies have formed a specialized task force to combat Chinese-linked crypto scams. The U.S. Department of Justice, FBI, and Secret […]
U.S.-Malaysia Trade Pact Boosts Southeast Asian Trade
In a significant step towards strengthening economic ties in the region, U.S. President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signed a trade agreement and a critical […]
64 South Korean Citizens Deported from Cambodia Over Cybercrime Charges
Sixty-four South Koreans were recently repatriated from Cambodia, facing arrest for their involvement in online scams targeting both locals and international victims. The event highlights the complex intersection […]
Vietnam Drives Southeast Asia’s E-Commerce Optimism: Report Highlights
Vietnam is leading the way in Southeast Asia when it comes to e-commerce optimism, according to a recent report published in October 2025. Despite facing regulatory challenges, the […]
U.S. & U.K. Crack Down on Southeast Asian Cybercrime Networks
The United States and the United Kingdom have launched their most significant joint operation to combat cybercriminal networks operating out of Southeast Asia, focusing on crypto-related money laundering […]
US & UK Target Major Southeast Asian Cyber Fraud Ring in Largest Sanctions Action
The U.S. Treasury Department, in collaboration with the U.K.’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), has launched a sweeping action against a major Southeast Asian cyber fraud ring, […]
US Sanctions Target $10B Crypto Fraud Networks in Southeast Asia
The US Treasury Department announced the sanctions of 19 entities in Myanmar and Cambodia linked to sophisticated cryptocurrency scams, resulting in a staggering loss of over $10 billion […]
Binance Forges Cybersecurity Pact with Indonesia to Combat Crypto Crimes
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Indonesia’s Bareskrim National Police Department to strengthen cybersecurity measures against crypto-related crimes in Southeast Asia. This collaboration focuses on enhancing […]
Upbit Joins Forces with MB Bank to Launch Crypto Exchange in Vietnam
Dunamu, the company behind South Korea’s leading crypto exchange Upbit, has forged a significant partnership with Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank), one of Vietnam’s largest financial […]
Bybit Launches Pay Bridges Web3 and Retail Payments in Southeast Asia
Dubai, UAE – June 13, 2025 – Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced the launch of its new payment platform, Bybit Pay, in […]
CreataChain Teams Up with TTT Labs to Fuel Southeast Asian Blockchain Growth
Singapore-based interoperability blockchain platform CreataChain has inked a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vietnam’s TTT Labs to expand its reach into the Southeast Asian market. This collaboration […]