
People who are passionate about cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have strong ideologies and values.
They tend to be the same people who rank transparency, efficiency and financial inclusiveness high in their belief system. Not all of them (some just got in it for the money), but many of them.
In the interest of promoting cryptocurrency and blockchain, here is a list of Malaysia-based companies, associations and groups you should know about.
Note that this list is not exhaustive but the popular ones with active members have been listed.
This list does not and will not include the following:
- mining companies
- trading-related groups
- wealth-generating platforms
- exchangers
- companies doing ICO (without other blockchain implementation), and
- companies selling bitcoin clones
Also not included are groups that speculate about cryptocurrencies as purely investment vehicles.
Cryptocurrency groups
Cryptocurrency groups in Malaysia that promote adoption of cryptocurrencies as payment and adoption of its blockchain platform. They are considered ambassadors – some of them are even formally appointed by the core group and received funding for marketing purposes. You can contact them to know more about what they do.
1. Bitcoin Cash Malaysia
Bitcoin Cash Malaysia community promotes the use of Bitcoin Cash (BCH) as a low-cost, fast payment method.

2. ZCoin Community
Some of the most respected names in the local crypto scene in Malaysia promote ZCoin, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency. They receive funding from the core ZCoin team.

3. Dash Community
There are a few groups promoting Dash cryptocurrency as a payment method. Rocketpay is one of the most active. They receive funding straight from the core Dash team. Ask them about their event space RSpace, which they generously offer for free to the crypto and blockchain community.
Another group promoting the same cryptocurrency is Dash Malaysia.

4. Steemit Community
The group claims to have more than a thousand Malaysian Steemit members, which is cool. They host events to introduce people to the Steemit platform. Something like Medium, except upvotes will reward content creators with Steem cryptocurrency.
5. Stellar Lumens Community
Respected crypto-payments infrastructure with a strong focus on the developing world.
Another group that actively promotes Stellar Lumens is SenangBit (along with other cryptos). Malay-language friendly.
6. NEO Community
Driven under NEO Smart Community Malaysia (registered as a non-profit), they host smart contract workshops and events.
7. NEM Community
Made up of very driven community members and aggressively expanding in this region. Will open the NEM blockchain centre in Glo Damansara.
Companies using blockchain technology
Proving that blockchain is beyond cryptocurrencies.
1. XenChain
Identity-management services enabled by blockchain technology, for easier and faster eKYC. Planning an ICO. Website

2. HelloGold
Gold investment platform targeting the underserved i.e. not just super-rich people. Amazing team, amazing values. Built on the Ethereum platform. Recently partnered with KLEAN – you can exchange recyclables like plastics and cans for gold.
3. LuxTag.io
Valuable asset tagging services using blockchain technology as proof of authenticity. Built on the NEM platform.
4. BESC (Blockchain Energy Savings Consortium)
Enabling efficient and renewable energy using blockchain technology. Received funding from 1337 Ventures.
5. Ataplus
‘World’s first blockchain-enhanced licensed equity crowdfunding platform’.
6. WinApp.Inc
Payments platform built on Hyperledger. Now looking for beta-testers.
7. Finterra
Is building own blockchain platform and waqaf management platform. Planning an ICO.
8. SEDA
‘Recruitment on the blockchain’.
9. BeeOnPay
Payment gateway services.
Educational/Tools/Services
These companies offer blockchain-as-a-service, tools to understand cryptocurrencies and blockchain platforms and blockchain and crypto-related seminars and conferences.
1. CoinGecko
One of the most popular cryptocurrency ranking charts in the world. Built by a local team.
2. Etherscan
THE block explorer and analytics platform for Ethereum. Built by a local team.
3. Blocklime
Education-focused company, hosts Ethereum and smart contract development workshops. Student-friendly. Provides blockchain services too.
4. Bloktex
Blockchain service provider. The team behind the Kuala Lumpur Blockchain Conference. They brought over Andreas M. Antonopoulos twice.
5. Blockchain Academy Asia
Provides courses for blockchain and smart contract development.
6. Blockchain Technology Malaysia
Blockchain service provider.
7. Neuroware
Blockchain service provider. Works closely with Malaysian government agencies.
8. BlockZero
Iskandar, Johor-based blockchain marketing, business support and training services.
9. Protech Future System
Among other things, does ICO security audit.
10. Celebrus Advisory
Blockchain strategy advisor.
Blockchain associations/groups
1. ACCESS Blockchain Association Malaysia
Supports the development of the blockchain industry in Malaysia. Sister of ACCESS Singapore.
2. Blockchain Embassy Asia
‘Asia’s only public blockchain consortium’.
3. Blockchain Developers Malaysia
Developers only. You need to prove you know how to code before you can join.
4. CryptoKnights
Group that brings cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts together.
This article first appeared in ringgitohringgit.com
Suraya is a corporate writer-for-hire and the blogger behind personal finance website Ringgit Oh Ringgit. She is more of a minimalist, less of a consumerist, a konon DIY enthusiast, a let’s-support-small-businesses-over-big-corporations kinda girl. Prior to her current role, she worked in various capacities within the non-profit industry.
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