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NEWS HIGHLIGHT
Coinbase could list ETH forks after the Merge. The announcement follows a 93 percent drop in the trading volume of Warped Ethereum. The company emphasized that it aims to list any asset so long they are legal and safe. Thus, it can create a level playing field for all crypto assets. Link here
FINTECH NEWS
#apac

Binance to help the South Korean city of Busan grow crypto adoption within the city and beyond. The global crypto exchange will also support the development of the city’s blockchain ecosystem. Link here
Mastercard Research finds that APAC consumers are ahead in Digital Payments Uptake, with 88% using digital wallets, QR codes, BNPL, and others. Link here
Singapore seeks detailed information ahead of a possible broadening of the applicable rules. The authority is trying to get a clearer idea of their financial state, knowledgeable sources say. Link here

#fintechinnovation

ADDX launched a cash management tool that allows investors with excess funds in their wallets to earn interest. They decide on which private market product to take part in. Link here
Ecobank launched the 5th Ecobank Challenge. Fintechs aligned with the Bank’s strategic objectives stand a chance to win an overall cash prize of US$50,000 for the top winner. Link here