June 19, 2025
Luno, one of Malaysia’s leading regulated digital asset exchanges, has received approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to list two new cryptocurrencies — HBAR and GRT. This milestone increases the number of SC-approved digital assets available on the Luno platform to 22, solidifying its position as one of the most diverse and compliant exchanges in the country.
The approval of HBAR and GRT represents the second batch of digital assets cleared by the SC in 2025, following an extensive evaluation process led by Luno. To date, the exchange has submitted over 25 proposals for new listings, with the majority gaining regulatory clearance.
What Are HBAR and GRT?
- HBAR is the native token of the Hedera network, known for its high-speed, low-cost transactions enabled by its unique hashgraph consensus mechanism.
- GRT powers The Graph protocol, a decentralized indexing system that makes it easier to query and access blockchain data across various networks — a critical innovation for Web3 developers and platforms.
Building a Broader Ecosystem for Malaysian Users
Earlier this year, Luno also introduced Algorand and NEAR Protocol to its platform and expanded its staking services to include Polkadot, NEAR, and Cosmos. These additions reflect Luno’s ongoing commitment to offering Malaysian users access to innovative and globally relevant crypto projects.
Scarlett Chai, Country Manager for Malaysia at Luno, shared:
“The addition of HBAR and GRT follows a thorough internal screening process where each asset is assessed based on strict technical, regulatory, and legal criteria. Once shortlisted, assets are proposed to the SC for approval to ensure they are suitable for the Malaysian market — and potentially across APAC, Europe, and Africa.”
With HBAR and GRT now available for trading, Luno continues to lead in providing Malaysian crypto investors with secure, regulated access to a growing range of digital asset
