The Ultimate Guide to Blockchain
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Blockchain.
What to know about Blockchain
Blockchain technology represents a transformative breakthrough in how data and transactions are recorded and verified, promising to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency across various industries. By leveraging a decentralized ledger system, blockchain eliminates the need for intermediaries and enables trustless, tamper-proof record-keeping.
Our collection of stories explores the broad impact and evolving applications of blockchain beyond its cryptocurrency origins. From banking and fintech innovations to supply chain transparency, digital identity management, and data protection, blockchain is reshaping traditional business models and security frameworks. Readers can discover insights into current trends, key challenges, emerging use cases, and expert perspectives that reveal both the potential and practical considerations of adopting blockchain technology.
Whether you're interested in understanding blockchain's role in digital finance, its implications for cybersecurity, or its integration with other cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT, this tag offers a comprehensive view into the ongoing blockchain revolution. Dive in to learn how blockchain is driving innovation, disrupting markets, and influencing the future of digital interaction.
Asian Blockchain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Bitkub teams with Canton Foundation on blockchain education
The programme aims to help Thai banks, firms and developers understand privacy-enabled blockchain systems for issuing and settling securities and funds.
Tokenised assets face institutional tests on liquidity
Investors are being forced to judge tokenised funds on liquidity, governance and operating record, not just the asset they hold.
Digift sets controls for AI agents in tokenised finance
Institutions will need tighter checks before letting AI agents trade tokenised assets, as Digift warns that analysis, advice and execution must stay separate.
Soramitsu marks 10 years of Hyperledger Iroha in Bakong
Bakong's scale underscores how the open-source ledger has moved from prototype to core payment infrastructure, handling 1.326 billion transactions in 2025.
Canton Foundation & LG CNS back Korea network push
The tie-up aims to speed real-world blockchain deployment among Korean banks and other institutions as tokenised assets gain momentum in Asia.
StraitsX & Visa expand stablecoin cards to 100 markets
Eligible firms will be able to link stablecoin balances to Visa cards in over 100 markets as StraitsX expands beyond Asia.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Blockchain
Ripple Treasury expands GSmart AI for finance teams
KAST launches Business stablecoin account for firms
Sooho.io & Partior link up on cross-border payments
Application modernisation services market set to soar
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Featured News
Expert Columns
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Why security is a growth decision in digital assets
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
World IP Day: Why IP is the backbone of sporting brands' success
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
How five digital forces will redefine banking by 2026
Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Blockchain News
Google Cloud pilot automates syndicated loan lifecycle
A proof of concept aims to cut settlement times and reconciliation work in syndicated lending, after modelling a USD $1.945 billion Term Loan B.
Binance hack warns firms on compromised work laptops
Businesses should rethink laptop security after Binance said a work device may have opened the door to a USD $6.3 billion theft.
LO:TECH raises USD $12 million to expand into US & Asia
The London trading firm will use the new funding to enter New York and Singapore, as tokenised assets and round-the-clock markets gain traction.
DTCC launches tokenisation service for regulated securities
The rollout could help banks and brokerages move tokenised securities into regulated markets, using DTC's infrastructure to preserve investor rights.
Iranian hacker group hides C2 server in US for first time
Shared hosting in the US has made Prince of Persia's command-and-control traffic harder for defenders to spot as the group adapts its methods.
Supply chain attacks rise as 215 flaws are exploited
Supply chain compromises helped actively exploited flaws to 215 in the first half of 2026, as attackers used trusted tools and platforms to steal credentials.
Western Union taps Noah for stablecoin remittance service
Remittances could arrive faster and cheaper as Western Union rolls out a stablecoin option for customers in more than 200 countries and territories.
World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand
Nearly nine in 10 investors would consider digital gold, with the market potentially reaching USD $700 billion if trust and access improve.
Visa moves stablecoin prefunding into commercial use
Businesses can now use USDC to prefund cross-border payouts through Visa Direct, as the scheme moves from trials into live commercial use.
Mastercard & BVNK launch stablecoin money platform
Businesses handling cross-border payments will be able to move between fiat and stablecoins through one integration, cutting the need for multiple providers.
WisdomTree values Arbitrum on revenue, not token hype
Arbitrum's first-half income reached USD $6.19 million as WisdomTree's revenue-led valuation framework gives enterprise adoption new weight.
Marqeta & Coinbase expand stablecoin-backed card tie-up
Businesses could soon offer around-the-clock spending from stablecoin balances as the expanded link targets card programmes beyond crypto firms.
Coinbase helps Singapore police curb crypto scam losses
Crypto scam losses in Singapore fell 43% as police and Coinbase teamed up to identify more than 720 potential victims and stop S$18.9 million in losses.
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Vault Summit in Singapore spotlights onchain finance
Institutions are testing vaults to cut back-office costs and enforce risk rules in onchain lending as tokenised finance matures.
Standard Chartered plans Singapore digital asset custody
Institutional clients in Singapore may soon gain access to regulated custody for cryptoassets and tokenised assets as demand grows for safer digital services.
Animoca Brands & Franklin Templeton expand tokenised assets
The partnership could widen institutional access to tokenised assets as NUVA adds offerings beyond its Provenance Blockchain-linked vaults.
Nium partners RedotPay to expand stablecoin off-ramp
The tie-up widens access for RedotPay users to turn stablecoins into spendable cash across more than 190 countries.
Singapore Bitcoin investors want returns, survey finds
Wealthy investors are increasingly seeking yield from Bitcoin holdings, with security, custody and succession planning shaping their choices in Singapore.
Sygnum brings Fidelity tokenised liquidity to Singapore
Accredited investors in Singapore can now hold a regulated US dollar liquidity product on-chain, as tokenised cash management tops USD 15 billion.
Moca Chain launches mainnet for digital identity & AI
It aims to cut repeated verification checks and let businesses trust AI agents without collecting the same personal documents from users each time.
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