Family offices bet on SE Asia’s crypto infrastructure with $8m Hata round

Hata

Global family offices have joined Bybit in backing Malaysia-based digital asset exchange Hata in an $8 million Series A round, in a sign that wealth capital is starting to look more closely at regulated crypto infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The round was led by Bybit, which said the investment deepens an existing relationship with Hata … Read more

Malaysia bets on Forest City to rival Singapore in family office race

Forest City Malaysia

Malaysia is positioning its Forest City Special Financial Zone (SFZ) as a lower-cost alternative to Singapore for family offices, as rising costs in the city-state prompt wealth managers to explore secondary bases in Southeast Asia. Launched in September 2024 within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the SFZ offers targeted incentives aimed at attracting single family … Read more