{
  "id": 13829642,
  "title": "Built in Malaysia, used by the world: our hidden crypto giants",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/built-in-malaysia-used-by-the-world-our-hidden-crypto-giants",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/opinion/2026/10/12/built-in-malaysia-used-by-the-world-our-hidden-crypto-giants"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia has produced several key players in the global crypto space, often without the financial backing or infrastructure typically associated with tech giants. This is highlighted by Luno's Institutional Digital Asset Conference in Kuala Lumpur, where it was noted that several major digital asset tools have Malaysian origins. Etherscan, a blockchain explorer for Ethereum, was founded in 2015 by Matthew Tan with a team of just 15 and has since grown to serve over 50 blockchains. Similarly, Jupiter, a token aggregator for Solana, has routed over RM5 trillion in trades and employs over 70 people. Virtuals Protocol, founded by Jansen Teng, allows users to create and co-own AI agents and has a market value of over RM20 billion. Pendle, a marketplace for trading crypto yields, has attracted investment from Binance Labs and holds over RM54 billion in deposits. These Malaysian-founded companies have made significant contributions to the crypto industry, despite their size and lack of venture capital.",
  "summary": "From CoinGecko to Jupiter, some of crypto's most-used tools started in Malaysia. Meet the homegrown builders behind them.",
  "key_points": [
    "Luno's conference showcased Malaysian crypto giants.",
    "Etherscan serves over 50 blockchains with 15 founding members.",
    "Jupiter handles RM5 trillion in Solana trades with 70 employees."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Built in Malaysia, used by the world: our hidden crypto giants",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/built-in-malaysia-used-by-the-world-our-hidden-crypto-giants-13829993",
        "published": "2026-10-12T00:00:00.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}