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Singapore MAS examines crypto firms ahead of new regulations: Report
26.8.2022
The MAS reportedly asked crypto firms about their owned tokens, top lending and borrowing counterparties, loans and top tokens staked via DeFi
Singapore Central Bank Reprimands Three Arrows Capital for Providing False Information
30.6.2022
The fund also exceeded the threshold of assets it could manage in Singapore, according to the central bank
Singapore’s Central Bank, DBS, JPMorgan Collaborate to Explore Uses of Digital Assets, Defi
2.6.2022
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has partnered with major banks and financial services companies to explore the uses of asset tokenization and decentralized finance (defi). DBS Bank and JPMorgan will pilot the first project. Project Guardian Launched The Monetary Authority of Singapore...
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Advises Retail Investors to Steer Clear of Cryptocurrencies
1.6.2022
Singapore’s deputy prime minister has advised retail investors to steer clear of cryptocurrencies, citing that they are “highly risky.” He stressed, “We cannot express this enough.” Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Warns About Crypto Singapore’s...
Singapore’s Central Bank: We Want to Be a Responsible Global Crypto Hub
29.4.2022
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank and the regulator of the crypto sector, says that its licensing process for digital asset service providers needs to be stringent. “It needs to be because we want to be a responsible global crypto hub with...
Singapore saw 13x jump in crypto investments in 2021: KPMG
8.2.2022
KPMG forecasts that Singapore's crypto investment will remain strong this year with increasing regulatory scrutiny
Cryptocurrency ATMs Close Down in Singapore Following Central Bank’s Announcement
19.1.2022
Cryptocurrency ATMs have closed down in Singapore following the guidelines issued by the central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). “To comply with the sudden announcement, we have ceased to offer buy or sell services via our five ATMs while seeking further clarification from...
Singapore Restricts Crypto Ads — Central Bank Says Crypto Trading Not Suitable for the General Public
18.1.2022
Singapore’s central bank has issued guidelines to discourage cryptocurrency trading by the general public. The central bank emphasized that “the trading of cryptocurrencies is highly risky and not suitable for the general public.” Singapore’s Central Bank Discouraging...
Retail-focused Singaporean CBDC to hedge against privately issued stablecoins
9.11.2021
The retail CBDC will be developed in partnership with private entities, which "would be the digital equivalent of today's notes and coins."
Singapore central bank shortlists 15 companies to develop retail CBDC
30.8.2021
The 15 finalists will be mentored by the MAS and “be given access to the APIX Digital Currency Sandbox for rapid prototyping of digital currency solutions.”
BlockShow returns as partner to Singapore central bank’s fintech event
21.10.2020
BlockShow has partnered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore to curate blockchain discussions for its five-day fintech conference
Singapore Central Bank: Concerns Over Facebook’s Libra ‘Not Trivial’
27.6.2019
Singapore’s central bank held discussions with Facebook about its upcoming libra cryptocurrency