Southeast Asia

mBridge CBDC project to onboard new participants as it moves closer to MVP launch
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28 September, 2023

mBridge CBDC project to onboard new participants as it moves closer to MVP launch

Cross-border CBDC project mBridge progresses with minimum viable product launch plans, expanding participation to Southeast Asian central banks, while U.S....
Thailand’s Kasikornbank launches $100M fund for Web3, AI projects
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20 September, 2023

Thailand’s Kasikornbank launches $100M fund for Web3, AI projects

Kasikornbank launches $100 million KXVC fund, targeting AI and Web3 projects, with plans to support startups expanding into the APAC...
Philippines logs jump in crypto phishing attacks in 2022: Kaspersky data
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18 July, 2023

Philippines logs jump in crypto phishing attacks in 2022: Kaspersky data

As the Philippines record an increased interest in digital currency adoption, the country faces the grim reality of dealing with...
FBI issues warning against fake digital currency jobs in Southeast Asia
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28 May, 2023

FBI issues warning against fake digital currency jobs in Southeast Asia

A May 22 warning from the FBI stated that U.S. citizens risk falling victim to job scams advertised for their...
Philippines: $300M data center project to kickstart phase 1 in 2024
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15 March, 2023

Philippines: $300M data center project to kickstart phase 1 in 2024

Megawide and EDC will helm the development of the Philippines' $300 million data center project, which is set to rise...
Laos climbs aboard CBDC train via partnership with Japan’s Soramitsu
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10 February, 2023

Laos climbs aboard CBDC train via partnership with Japan’s Soramitsu

The proof-of-concept plan dubbed "Digital Lao Kip (DLak)" will explore the possibilities of a retail central bank digital currency existing...
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