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MoneyHero probes board chairman as internal frictions rise
Two complaints were filed between November and December 2025. An internal investigation is ongoing.
Coming soon: an alleged crypto scammer’s Hollywood franchise
How an indicted “crypto guru” teamed up with a PR influencer and a disgraced Oscar winner for a dubious, high-risk venture.
Crypto giants moved billions in illegal funds despite crackdown
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists traced thousands of transactions and found major crypto exchanges awash with dirty money.
Info-Tech flagged for ‘inappropriate marketing’; firm says it’s compliant
The claim opens the broader issue of how heavily the Singapore-based HR tech firm relies on government grants to grow its revenue.
Inside the founders’ feud tearing Alterno apart
One side says he was ousted and shortchanged. The other says he’s bitter and spinning tales. An unusually public fallout shakes up a climate tech startup in Vietnam.
Conflict in Google Cloud APAC casts shadow on catch-up bid
The search giant’s cloud arm is trying to keep pace with its rivals, but friction in the Asia-Pacific team could get in the way.
Boost battles bad loans as potential stake sale looms
The fintech business of a Malaysian telco major reported US$5.9 million in bad loans and is suing to recover about US$2.3 million.
Temasek blockchain startup trims team amid technical troubles
Partior faced onboarding hurdles and performance issues with its cross-border payment product, sources told Tech in Asia.
AI startup founder Anne Cheng said she has a Ph.D. from Stanford. She admits it’s not true
Cheng's doctorate in “behavioral economics” turned out to be a misrepresentation of her educational background, based on records and her own admission.
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