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MoneyHero probes board chairman as internal frictions rise
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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.
Melissa Goh · · 2 min read
Coming soon: an alleged crypto scammer’s Hollywood franchise
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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
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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.
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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.
Collin Furtado · · 4 min read
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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.
Thu Huong Le · · 6 min read
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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.
Melissa Goh · · 7 min read
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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.
Emmanuel Samarathisa · · 4 min read
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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.
Collin Furtado · · 5 min read
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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.
Elyssa Lopez · · 5 min read
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