# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now?

# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now?

“# Asian CBDC projects: What are they doing now? ” The rapid growth of mainstream attention toward cryptocurrencies has forced the hands of numerous governments to create their digital alternatives. Over the past few years, interest from various jurisdictions has been pointed towards central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) — digital versions of government-issued fiat. Given…

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# Crypto transactions surge 706% in Asia as institutional adoption grows — Chainalysis

# Crypto transactions surge 706% in Asia as institutional adoption grows — Chainalysis

“# Crypto transactions surge 706% in Asia as institutional adoption grows — Chainalysis ” Emerging markets across Central and Southern Asia have registered a dramatic uptick in cryptocurrency transactions, highlighting a diverse range of motivations among locals for gaining exposure to digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). New research from blockchain analytics…

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#26 Famous landmarks in Thailand

#26 Famous landmarks in Thailand

“#26 Famous landmarks in Thailand” In this episode of our famous landmarks series, we will focus on Thailand. From Thai food to Thai Massages, there are many things Thailand is famous for, but the Thai landmarks are also spectacular and well-known globally. As usual in this series, we invited a few fellow bloggers to contribute…

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# Ripple is helping Bhutan pilot a CBDC

# Ripple is helping Bhutan pilot a CBDC

“# Ripple is helping Bhutan pilot a CBDC ” The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan is partnering with Ripple to pilot a central bank digital currency in the mountainous kingdom. In a Wednesday announcement, Ripple Labs said Bhutan’s central bank would be taking advantage of the company’s private ledger to issue and manage a digital…

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#What is Dubai Famous For?

#What is Dubai Famous For?

“#What is Dubai Famous For?” Dubai is best known for its astonishing engineering marvels and intricate architecture, but there are more diversions to it than you imagine. You can go on a dhow cruise, discover the region’s souks, walk into its amazing museums, and get away from the glitz with a desert safari, among others….

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# Vietnam leads crypto adoption in Finder’s 27-country survey

# Vietnam leads crypto adoption in Finder’s 27-country survey

“# Vietnam leads crypto adoption in Finder’s 27-country survey ” Emerging economies like Vietnam, India and Indonesia are leading the charge when it comes to cryptocurrency adoption, underscoring important use cases for digital assets tied to remittances and financial inclusion.  Finder’s survey of 42,000 people across 27 countries revealed that Vietnam had the highest adoption…

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