APAC

News and Trends

Revolutionising Decentralised Finance: How This Comoany is Shaping the Future of DeFi

Through its innovative approach to market-making and liquidity management, the company is reshaping the DeFi landscape while addressing the challenges that come with it.

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Fallout From WazirX Hack: What Happened After India's Biggest Crypto Heist

WazirX is still counting the cost and has endured a painful company restructuring, ongoing legal issues and claims for reimbursement.

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Asia-Pacific is Driving Cryptо's Biggest Shift - And Mоst Traders Are Missing It

APAC's influence is undeniable. In Sоuth Kоrea, XRP recently surpassed Bitcоin in 24-hоur trading vоlumes, Thailand made the decisiоn tо jоin BRICS, and Singapоre is cementing itself as a glоbal hub fоr institutiоnal cryptо.

Business News

There is a Rapid Increase in Fraud in the APAC Region. What's the Solution?

Fraud in online transactions is rising in the Asia-Pacific region, posing challenges for merchants through increased identity fraud, chargebacks and revenue losses. However, AI tools and proactive strategies can help detect fraud early and mitigate risks.

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Philippine's Edukasyon Extends Series A Funding to Boost Online Tools for Gen Z Students

Venture capital firms that participated in the round include Alternate Ventures, French Partners, Lorinet Foundation, KSR Ventures, Mustard Seed and a set of other new investors

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Livspace Bags $90 Mn in Series D Round, Eyes Expansion Plan In APAC

Livspace was founded in 2014 by Anuj Srivastava and Ramakant Sharma and launched its operations in Bengaluru in 2015

Entrepreneurs

Meet 6 'Self-made' Billionaires from Asia-Pacific

Entrepreneur India has worked around 6 Billionaires from the Asia-Pacific who made it big without any backing

Leadership

Great Time to Build Tech Businesses in APAC says Singapore's Top Early-Stage VC Fund

Like other markets, capital will become more of a commodity and increasing competition will force investors to lift their game, which I think is a good thing for founders says David Gowdey of Jungle Ventures

Finance

APAC Led Global Fintech Investments Last Year

While investments from China take the lead in growth, UK gains despite Brexit doubts

News and Trends

Friday Flashback: Asia's First LGBT+Video Streaming Platform Plans to Enter India This Year

Know what happened in the APAC region over the past week

Leadership

Cross-regional Investment Opportunities are Most Lucrative in APAC Region

Prestellar Ventures' first fund based out of Singapore and India focuses on investments in companies that look at India as the go-to-market in terms of consumers and growth strategy

News and Trends

This Asian City has been Dominating Global Tourism Space for Eight Consecutive Years

As Asian tourism market continues to rise, 15 out of 20 international spots are from Asia

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The Top Mergers and Acquisitions of 2018 in APAC Region

Global players see mergers and acquisition as a tactic to strengthen their foothold in another region

Technology

Wi-Fi Connectivity Downtime Cost APAC Companies $51 Million Over the Past One Year

The wireless networking technology has become the foundation of Asia Pacific's burgeoning digital economy, and a bad experience can impact a company's brand reputation

News and Trends

APAC Startups that Joined the Unicorn Club in 2018

While most startups that reached the one-billion mark are from the US, China was a competitive contender attaining the second position