Thailand based blockchain startup Lightnet has raised $31.2 million to boost cross-border payments in Southeast Asian countries. On Jan. 10 Business Insider Malaysia reported that the firm completed a Series A funding round led by major financial conglomerates in the region: Singaporean United Overseas Bank (UOB) South Korea’s Hanwha Investment & Securities Plans To Replace Payment Systems Like SWIFT The report notes that Lightnet plans to replace established payment systems

Crypto prices are continuing to show upward movement across the market. Bitcoin (BTC) is hanging above the $9,300 price mark while Stellar took a moon shot with more than 20% gain. During the large part of the day, Bitcoin was trading close to $9,400 price mark, however, in recent hours, it moved downwards. BTC traded at an intraday high of around $9,465 before losing ground towards its current trading price of around $9,311. ‘Bitcoin Should Begin To Show Bullish Behavior’ Bi