MyFW 2025 Highlights Innovation, Sustainability and Resilience in Finance
MyFW 2025 gathers regional leaders to address the future of finance through digital innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth. The event sets the stage for transformative conversations on AI, blockchain, financial resilience, and regulatory clarity. MALAYSIA, 6 AUGUST 2025 – MyFW 2025, Malaysia’s premier financial sector event, kicked off this week, spotlighting the transformative forces of digitalisation, sustainability,...
Visa Expands Stablecoin Capabilities with New Currencies, Blockchains, and Global Partnerships
Visa has expanded its stablecoin settlement platform by adding support for new USD- and EUR-backed stablecoins, as well as the Stellar and Avalanche blockchains—advancing its mission to make global digital payments more scalable, interoperable, and efficient. MALAYSIA, 1 AUGUST 2025 – Visa has taken another major leap in advancing global digital payments by expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities. The payments giant now...
Masverse and Interstream Forge Strategic Blockchain Alliance to Power Malaysia’s Digital Transformation
Masverse has partnered with Interstream Sdn Bhd to deliver secure, scalable blockchain solutions for Malaysia’s public and private sectors, with plans to expand across ASEAN. The collaboration aims to enhance digital identity, certification, and data traceability systems using MasChain’s Layer-1 blockchain and Interstream’s analytics expertise. MALAYSIA, 25 JULY 2025 – Malaysian Web3 infrastructure leader Masverse has announced...
IMMERSE KL x CelcomDigi 2025 to Spotlight Malaysia’s Leadership in Immersive and Creative Tech
MDEC and CelcomDigi are set to host IMMERSE KL x CelcomDigi 2025, Malaysia’s flagship event on immersive technologies and creative innovation, from 23–24 July in Bangsar South. The event will gather over 300 participants and 120 companies, spotlighting XR, metaverse, and Web3 applications across industries. MALAYSIA, 23 JULY 2025 – The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), in collaboration with CelcomDigi, has launched...
Malaysia Debuts IP360 Metaverse Platform: A New Era of Cultural and Digital Innovation
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has launched the IP360 Metaverse Platform, a cutting-edge initiative blending cultural preservation with digital storytelling. Featuring a Virtual Theme Park and Digital Museum, this platform positions Malaysia as a global leader in immersive digital content. 10 January 2025 – The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced the public launch of the IP360 Metaverse...
Malaysia Digital Tech Summit 2024 Paves the Way for Blockchain-Driven Growth and Innovation
The Malaysia Digital Tech Adoption Summit 2024, hosted by MDEC, emphasized blockchain’s role in driving Malaysia’s digital future, with over 840,000 Malaysians embracing the technology. The event focused on fostering cross-industry collaboration, innovation, and efficiency to position Malaysia as a regional digital leader. 4 October 2024 – The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Malaysia’s leading...
GamBit Custody Secures DAC Status, Revolutionizes SME Fundraising and Digital Asset Solutions in Malaysia
GamBit Custody, recently approved by Malaysia’s Securities Commission as a Digital Asset Custodian, is driving secure and affordable digital asset solutions for SMEs, including the country’s first Token Crowdfunding wallet. GamBit Group has also launched a RM100 million fund to fuel its expansion, focusing on supporting regional SMEs, especially in Sarawak, to access emerging financial technologies. 6 September 2024 – As...
Horizon 2023/2024 Launches with Strategic Insights and Global Collaboration
The Ministry of Digital and MDEC have launched Horizon 2023/2024, a publication offering comprehensive insights into Malaysia’s digital economy, while also signing an MoU with the International Trade Centre to enhance digital policy collaboration. The publication provides strategic perspectives for businesses, investors, and society, focusing on emerging digital trends and technologies. 21 August 2024 – The Ministry of...
Zetrix and Web3Labs Launch $1 Million Global Accelerator Programme for Web3 Startups
Zetrix, in partnership with Web3Labs, launches a $1 million accelerator programme to nurture Web3 startups globally, offering access to Hong Kong’s Virtual Asset ecosystem. The initiative seeks up to 10 startups demonstrating product-market maturity and innovative development pipelines aligned with Hong Kong’s virtual asset roadmap. 24 February 2024 – Zetrix, the prominent layer-1 public blockchain platform developed...
Fortifying the Future: CertiK’s Collaborative Triumph in Enhancing Apple’s iOS Security
Blockchain security leader CertiK’s vital role in identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities within Apple’s latest iOS updates has garnered recognition. This collaboration underlines the urgency of securing mobile devices as Web3 applications gain traction, highlighting the comprehensive security approach advocated by CertiK. 14 August 2023 – In a noteworthy collaboration, CertiK, a renowned global authority...
