Malaysia’s Digital Asset Market Needs Patience And Players

Varun Mittal, Founder, Fintech Nation

29-Sep-25 07:30

Malaysia’s Digital Asset Market Needs Patience And Players

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The nascent digital asset market in Malaysia is expected to grow over time, but it will need the assistance of market makers to build depth and liquidity. Varun Mittal, founder of Fintech Nation, points out that markets like Hong Kong and Singapore have advanced more quickly, partly because they are not restricted by currency controls.

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