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Market · Singapore · Sun 6 Sept · 2 min read

SE Asia crypto funding rebounds; Singapore still dominates

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What happened

Blockchain investment across Southeast Asia has reached $680 million in 2026, according to CoinDesk. The recovery is concentrated in crypto financial services and in companies that are already operating at scale. Singapore remains the dominant funding destination in the region.

Why it matters

Sources: CoinDesk

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