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Asia Pacific data centre values set to top USD $950bn
Data centers

Asia Pacific data centre values set to top USD $950bn

Power constraints and AI demand are driving a surge in Asia Pacific build-out, with colocation revenue set to exceed USD $66 billion by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Blackbird raises AUD $1.05 billion for record venture fund
Software-as-a-Service

Blackbird raises AUD $1.05 billion for record venture fund

Global institutions are betting more heavily on Australasian tech, as Blackbird's new fund lifts the region's venture capital pool to record levels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Citi launches Custody+ for near-real-time services
Data Analytics

Citi launches Custody+ for near-real-time services

Institutional clients gain faster settlement and cash visibility as Citi completes its US rollout of Single Event Processing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
North American fund managers boost currency hedging
Digital Transformation

North American fund managers boost currency hedging

Losses from unhedged foreign exchange exposure have pushed almost all North American fund managers to hedge forecastable currency risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Northleaf closes USD $450 million asset-based fund
Venture Capital

Northleaf closes USD $450 million asset-based fund

The close gives Northleaf fresh firepower to back specialist receivables and royalty deals as private credit firms hunt for new income sources.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Kraken adds Coinbase crypto deposit option via Mesh
Fintech

Kraken adds Coinbase crypto deposit option via Mesh

New deposit tools aim to cut transfer errors and speed up on-chain funding, as users can now move Coinbase holdings into Kraken without wallet addresses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
AtkinsRéalis appoints Ian Tasker to boost private finance
Public Sector

AtkinsRéalis appoints Ian Tasker to boost private finance

Demand for bankable UK infrastructure schemes is rising as advisers warn weak business cases keep private capital on the sidelines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals
Higher education

Australia leads Asia Pacific student housing deals

Institutional capital is pouring into the sector as student accommodation shortages and stable policy keep Australia at the centre of regional dealmaking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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Gemini & Apex to distribute crypto event contracts
Crypto

Gemini & Apex to distribute crypto event contracts

Brokerages on Apex's network could soon offer regulated crypto prediction trading, pending approvals, without building their own exchange links.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
World Liberty Financial launches USD1 on Canton Network
Fintech

World Liberty Financial launches USD1 on Canton Network

Institutional traders on Canton can now settle tokenised asset trades in a dollar-backed stablecoin as World Liberty Financial moves USD1 into its network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
HashKey, Franklin Templeton launch tokenised fund in Asia
Fintech

HashKey, Franklin Templeton launch tokenised fund in Asia

Professional investors in Hong Kong can now access a tokenised US government money market fund, as Franklin Templeton broadens Asian distribution.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Could Bitcoin collapse?
Encryption

Could Bitcoin collapse?

Bitcoin's slump has revived fears over whether investors could flee to the point that even the biggest cryptocurrency loses all value.

By RNZ • 5 min read • Yesterday
Boosted.ai launches Alfa Prime for institutional partners
Software-as-a-Service

Boosted.ai launches Alfa Prime for institutional partners

Limited access and bespoke setups mean Alfa Prime will be tailored to a handful of funds, rather than rolled out broadly.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
BitGo Korea wins VASP approval for institutional custody
Crypto

BitGo Korea wins VASP approval for institutional custody

South Korean institutions gain a locally registered custody option as the regulator clears BitGo Korea to serve them under strict compliance rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Macropod's AUDM lands on LMAX for institutional use
Fintech

Macropod's AUDM lands on LMAX for institutional use

Institutional clients in more than 100 countries can now trade an Australian dollar stablecoin as Macropod broadens AUDM beyond retail venues.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Trading Technologies to add OG.com connectivity in 2026
Fintech

Trading Technologies to add OG.com connectivity in 2026

The tie-up will give TT users access to regulated prediction markets and margin-based crypto futures, broadening institutional trading options from late 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Blue Cloud gains NSE listing as Africa push lifts growth
5G & Beyond

Blue Cloud gains NSE listing as Africa push lifts growth

The dual listing could improve liquidity for shareholders as Blue Cloud pursues overseas contracts, including a USD $250 million Ghana project.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Masttro launches cash projection hub for closed-end funds
Risk & Compliance

Masttro launches cash projection hub for closed-end funds

Family offices with heavy private market holdings could get earlier warning of liquidity squeezes as Masttro automates closed-end fund cash-flow forecasts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week