As Singles’ Day approaches, the anticipated results from China’s e-commerce giants remain murky, raising concerns among investors and analysts alike. For the second consecutive year, the country’s leading online retailers, Alibaba and JD.com, have refrained from disclosing their gross merchandise value (GMV) or the number of transactions for this hallmark shopping festival. Such omissions foster […]
Chainalysis CEO Predicts Strong Role for Stablecoins in Asia's Crypto Growth
The cryptocurrency landscape in Asia is undergoing a significant transformation. Michael Gronager, the CEO of Chainalysis, recently emphasized the pivotal role of stablecoins in driving institutional cryptocurrency adoption within the region. Speaking at the Token2049 conference in Singapore, Gronager revealed how the stability and security provided by stablecoins, which are pegged to assets such as […]
Why Some Fashion Brands Are Building Their Own E-Commerce
The landscape of e-commerce continues to shift dramatically, especially in the fashion industry. With the rapid rise of digitally native brands, companies are exploring new avenues to enhance their online presence. Many brands are realizing that while platforms like Shopify make it incredibly easy to get started with e-commerce, this simplicity may come at the […]
JD.com Presents Asian Brands at London Fashion Week
In a significant move for the global fashion landscape, JD.com, a leading Chinese e-commerce platform, showcased prominent Asian brands at the prestigious London Fashion Week. This collaboration, facilitated through its partnership with the British Fashion Council (BFC), underscores the growing importance of Asian fashion within the global market, while simultaneously offering Western designers enhanced visibility […]