𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 The stablecoin market is booming, and we are diving deep into its potential. Our recent discussions with Tether.io’s Eddy Christian Ng and IOTA ’s jin A kim and Ko-Wei Tseng revealed exciting opportunities, from maximizing Bitcoin’s value with #FDUSD rewards to navigating the evolving crypto landscape. Let’s unpack!
First Digital
Financial Services
Home of FDUSD. First Digital specialises in providing bespoke Stablecoin, Payments and Custody solutions.
About us
First Digital is your trusted guardian delivering next-generation financial services for global businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital asset economy. First Digital specialises in providing bespoke multi-asset Stablecoin, Payments, Custody and Trust solutions to businesses, financial institutions and family offices navigating the next frontier in finance. STABLECOIN SOLUTIONS Optimize your financial operations by harnessing the power of our deeply liquid and zero-fee stablecoin portfolio. First Digital is the home of FDUSD, a fully backed stablecoin issued out of Asia. PAYMENTS AND SETTLEMENTS Streamline everyday expenses, cross-border payments and global payroll and enhance your financial fluidity. MULTI-ASSET CUSTODY & SAFEKEEPING Fortify your treasury operations with First Digital's multi-asset custody solutions—streamlined for global reach, rapid settlement, and a host of value-added services. STRUCTURED TRUST & ADVISORY Unlock a wealth of financial engineering and strategic regulatory expertise with tailored structuring and consulting services. WHO WE SERVE Headquartered in Hong Kong and with a presence in the UK, Middle East, Singapore and Malaysia, First Digital’s clients comprise regulated financial institutions and fintech innovators including blockchain start-ups, money service businesses, token issuers, market makers, digital asset exchanges and family offices. OUR COMMITMENT TO REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Fully aligned with Hong Kong’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, First Digital is licensed under the Trust Ordinance Section 8 of Hong Kong, is SOC1 Type 2 and SOC2 Type 2, ISO 27001 Certified as well as FATCA and AEoI Compliant. Get in touch for your multi-asset servicing needs: https://1stdigital.com/contact-us/
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http://1stDigital.com
External link for First Digital
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- Financial Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
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- Hong Kong
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- Public Company
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- 2019
- Specialties
- Custody, Trust & Fiduciary, Asset Servicing, Blockchain, Digital Assets, Tokenization, Stablecoins, Open Finance, Regulations & Compliance, Professional Services, and Consulting & Strategy
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Kuala Lumpur, MY
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Singapore, SG
Employees at First Digital
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Neil Tan 🌐
Managing Partner Tsunami Advisors | Founder & Chairman AIHK | Web3 Task Force HKSAR | Tatler's 30 for Web 3.0 | AI x Web3 |
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Christian Holm Nielsen
Head of Platform, First Digital | Global Product Executive | SaaS & Stablecoins | FinTech / Banking | Mobile & Digital Transformation
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Vincent Chok
Founder and CEO at First Digital | FDUSD
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Eric Hui
Finance & operation, Crypto, treasury, HKICPA
Updates
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First Digital returns to Malaysia Blockchain Week 2025. Our COO, Gunnar Jaerv, will take to the IOTA Stage alongside leading voices powering APAC’s onchain economy. 📍 WTCKL ⏰ 12:45PM - 1:20PM (MYT) 💭 Panel: The Role of Stablecoins in Modern Financial Systems Let’s talk #stablecoins - see you there. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g4jVYPMv
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Check out our website for the newest #FDUSD attestation reports ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gu2-jGvw
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We're proud to be sponsoring Digital Assets Week in London! 🇬🇧 As the conversation around digital assets and stablecoins accelerate globally, we're thrilled to be part of the dialogue shaping future of digital finance. Hear directly from our CFO, Aleck Lee, CPA at the event, as he shares how First Digital is enabling secure, compliant, and scalable solutions in this digital economy.
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We are pleased to announce First Digital as a #SilverSponsor of Digital Assets Week London, taking place on 8-9 October 2025 at One Great George Street. https://lnkd.in/eJ7aNPzK As a leading qualified custodian and registered trust company, First Digital supports secure and compliant digital asset infrastructure — perfectly aligned with our focus on bridging traditional finance and digital innovation. Join us to connect with First Digital and other global leaders shaping the future of finance: https://lnkd.in/ekU4U9xN Aleck Lee, CPA Abigail J Clifton Michael Barrell
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Happy BTC ATH! 7 months since crossing $100K, #Bitcoin now surpasses $120K. A milestone that reflects more than just market cycles: ⭐ Persistent ETF inflows ⭐ Shifting regulatory landscape ⭐ Adoption acceleration Conviction is the new narrative.
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💡 Stablecoin issuers collectively hold an estimated $182 billion in U.S. Treasury securities, ranking them 17th among international holders—surpassing countries like South Korea and the UAE. As capital flows into stablecoins, they are increasingly playing a key role in global finance, leveraging blockchain technology for compliance-first approaches and transparency. 🧠 This rise raises important questions for traditional financial systems: Are stablecoins expanding financial inclusion, or reinforcing existing structures? More insights ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gATyAV-8
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$1.04B inflows, $188B AUM, & ERC-20 stablecoins hit a $121B ATH! Welcome to the 17th edition of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹. Dive into the latest for #FDUSD & the digital asset space ⤵️
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#FDUSD powers the internet capital market - always on, always liquid.
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We are pleased to announce First Digital's return to the MY Blockchain Week this month in Kuala Lumpur. 🇲🇾 Join our COO, Gunnar Jaerv, as he discusses stablecoins and their transformative impact on global payment systems, from the #FDUSD's perspective. See you there, more info: https://lnkd.in/gynkes_W
📢 Featured Speakers Announcement Meet three of Web3’s sharpest minds at #MYBW2025: 💡 Ines Yong, RWA Development Director International Blockchain Organisation Malaysia IBO(M) A builder at the intersection of real-world assets and onchain development, Ines crafts scalable frameworks that bridge traditional sectors with blockchain innovation. 👩🏻💼 Nicole Zhang, GP at LIF Ex-Binance Labs exec who scaled AUM from $40M to $15B. She’s backed 200+ Web3 projects and holds a PhD in Quantum Physics. 🌐 Gunnar Jaerv, COO First Digital Angel investor & brand strategist driving measurable growth. With a decade in Web3, he’s helped startups scale both online and offline. 📍Catch them live for Malaysia Blockchain Week 2025 at WTC KL, 21–22 July for #LiftOff
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#FDUSD Turns Two: Scaling Across Chains, Markets and Utility 🎉 Launched in June 2023, FDUSD has emerged from a newly issued stablecoin to one of the powerhouse stablecoin in the industry - reaching a peak market cap of $4B, integrated across five blockchains, and consistently ranking among the top 10 stablecoins globally. In just two years, FDUSD has: 🌟 Expanded natively to Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, Sui and Arbitrum 🌟 Partnered with leading exchanges, decentralized protocols and fintechs 🌟 Enabled real-world use cases for payments and settlements 🌟 Ensuring 1:1 USD backing, with regular monthly attestation reports In the past two years, FDUSD's journey has shown unwavering resilience, built on a foundation of trust from our partners and community. We've scaled across ecosystems and demonstrated our worth amid market volatility and real-world utility. Our roadmap is crystal clear: expand cross-chain compatibility, deepen liquidity in emerging markets, and strengthen real-world adoption. As stablecoins anchor themselves in finance, FDUSD stands ready to lead as the trusted, secure financial standard.
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