Cryptocurrencies

Retail Asia29/12/2021

Personal data of 1.92 million users of Vietnamese digital currency app Onus has been leaked due to a security breach. The Singapore-based company founded and managed by Vietnamese stated Monday its server had been attacked and personal data of a large number of users could have been leaked. It added user assets were not affected […]

Retail Asia10/05/2021

The bank is seeing more traction for its crypto assets business, which provides cryptocurrency trading and digital custody for accredited investors. Daily trading value on DBS’ digital exchange has grown tenfold since its launch to reach $30-40 million, with an investor base of 120 accredited investors and some S$80 million in digital assets under custody, DBS chief Piyush Gupta said […]

Retail Asia19/03/2021

With most traditional asset classes taking a beating from the economic downturn caused by Covid-19, investors are flocking to the stock and cryptocurrency markets. At lunchtime on a regular working day, a smartly dressed young woman was sitting in a corner in a downtown HCMC cafeteria, staring at a laptop in front of her. She […]

Retail Asia12/02/2021

Credit card and payments firm Mastercard becomes the latest crypto backer as it announces plans to offer support for select cryptocurrencies. Currently, Mastercard is already offering cards that allow customers to transact using their cryptocurrencies without going through its network. The latest move is expected to further expand business opportunities for merchants. Doing this work […]

Retail Asia06/12/2017

A lot of countries around the world are deliberating how they should treat Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Taking action is a lot easier said than done, and such decisions need to be reached carefully. Over in Indonesia, it seems a complete ban on all cryptocurrencies is imminent. It is an unfortunate development, but it remains to be seen how effective such […]

Tag: Cryptocurrencies

Data leak: 1.9 mln Vietnam crypto app users at risk

DBS has Strong Interest in Cryptocurrencies

Stocks, cryptocurrencies the new darlings as other assets remain in deep slump

Mastercard Backs Cryptocurrencies

Indonesia Will Officially Ban Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies