News with the tag "Southeast Asia"

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime continues its series on organized crime in Southeast Asia and focuses on Telegram this time.

Tether says it aided in the recovery of the stolen crypto by freezing the scammers wallets, which the FBI then seized.

U.S. authorities have seized over $6 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a fraudulent investment scheme organized by Southeast Asian criminals. Targeting U.S. individuals, the criminals manipulated victims through fake cryptocurrency platforms. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal B...

China’s slowing economy is poised to redefine its global trade relationships, particularly with the Global South. Assistant professor Ning Leng of Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy discussed how these internal economic challenges might prompt China to boost investments in regio...

The Cambodian central bank’s Soramitsu-backed digital payment system is continuing to expand.

The Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-backed organization shares the list of recipients for its latest round of Starter Grants as well as the newest members of its Open-Source Cohort.

In a statement, Microsoft said it will collaborate with the Malaysian government to establish a “national AI Center of Excellence” and improve cybersecurity capabilities.

In its statement, Microsoft will collaborate with Malaysia to establish a national AI Center of Excellence and enhance cybersecurity capabilities.

Neutronpay will use the capital to help deliver instant and low-cost payment solutions across the region.

Southeast Asia Blockchain Week (SEABW) has announced its first event with the goal of becoming the region’s premier web3 conference. Scheduled for Bangkok, Thailand from April 22, the inaugural SEABW The post Southeast Asia Blockchain Week Announces Inaugural Conference in Bangkok From April 22 appe...

Large language models (LLMs) customized for local languages are emerging, and tech enthusiasts around Southeast Asia are seeing a watershed moment in the region’s technology landscape. Southeast Asians now have access to models like Meta’s Llama 2 and Mistral AI in their languages, such as Bahasa In...

Taiwanese technology company Osense has embarked on an exciting journey of expansion into the Southeast Asian market through a strategic partnership with Mywam, Malaysia’s leading provider of software solutions for clinics and medical centers. This collaboration aims to introduce Osense’s cutting-ed...

A recent United Nations report has shed light on the involvement of Tether’s USDT stablecoin in money laundering and scams, particularly in Southeast Asia. The report highlights the prevalence of The post Is USDT Truly The Source Of Money Laundering And Scam In Southeast Asia appeared first on Bitco...

Language-learning giant Duolingo is taking bold steps to solidify its presence in Southeast Asia, fueled by innovative technology, pop culture references, and strategic partnerships. In a bid to maintain its competitive edge and cater to a rapidly growing user base in the region, Duolingo has turned...

In recent developments, Electricite du Laos (EDL) announced on August 24 that the power company shut down cryptocurrency mining activities. This decision came after this summer’s unprecedented heat surge escalated electricity demands. Furthermore, these mining operations have reportedly been default...

Myanmar’s exiled National Unity Government is struggling to secure international support, making the case for a bitcoin-focused bond offering.

Russia is discussing using national currencies in trade settlements with 10 Southeast Asian countries, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has revealed. The move comes as more and more countries worldwide are seeking to de-dollarize. ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to Americans about fake job advertisements that harass applicants into committing crypto fraud. According to a new public service announcement from the FBI, false job advertisements linked to labor trafficking compounds in Southeast Asia...

The leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), have agreed to “encourage the use of local currencies for economic and financial transactions.” The group comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, ...