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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...
Singaporean investors’ appetite for crypto is key to mainstream adoption — Survey
29.4.2022
Independent Reserve’s survey revealed a strong affinity for various financial opportunities brought forward by decentralized finance and other investment opportunities
First Mover Asia: What’s in HSBC’s Metaverse Fund for Hong Kong, Singapore Private Banking Clients?; Bitcoin Declines
11.4.2022
The financial services giant has been short on specifics, and the mystery underscores the difficulties in defining what belongs in such products; ether also falls
UK, US, India, Singapore See More Crypto-Related Regulations, EU Bans High-Value Provision of Crypto Services to Russia + More News
8.4.2022
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Industry Associations, Regulator Give Some Clarity on Singapore's Crypto Ad Rules: Report
8.4.2022
Advertising to retail investors will be disallowed, as Singapore limits crypto trading to professional investors
Luna Foundation to Add $100 Million in AVAX to the UST Decentralized Forex Reserve
8.4.2022
Following the Luna Foundation Guard’s (LFG) purchase of 5,040 bitcoin on Wednesday, the following day the Singapore-based non-profit announced it will be acquiring $100 million avalanche (AVAX) tokens. LFG detailed on Thursday that the purchase is meant to strategically align the Terra...
Singaporean fintech adds Bitcoin payments for merchants with BitPay partnership
7.4.2022
Crypto Accept allows online sellers to accept BTC and ETH before expanding to other digital assets next year
HSBC debuts metaverse investment fund in Asia: Report
6.4.2022
Once known as a skeptical institution of crypto, HSBC originally announced its first major move into metaverse in mid-March
First Mover Asia: Singapore Wants More Control Over Crypto Companies That Call It Home but Aren’t There; Major Cryptos Drop
6.4.2022
Many crypto companies, especially those with roots in Asia, choose to register their companies in Singapore, but the city-state has grown uncomfortable with the scale of this arrangement; bitcoin fell sharply after hawkish remarks by Fed Governor Lael Brainard
Singapore aims to streamline financial watchdog's authority over crypto firms
5.4.2022
"We could be exposed to reputational risks brought by DT service providers created in Singapore, and which provide services relating to virtual assets," said Alvin Tan
Singapore Tightens Crypto Rules with New Law on Licenses for Virtual Asset Firms
5.4.2022
In a bid to enforce tightened rules for crypto businesses, Singapore’s unicameral parliament has passed a law that will oblige virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to apply for licenses.
The latest development extends the country’s regulations on anti-money laundering and countering...
New Singapore Crypto Law Requires Overseas-Only Operators to Be Licensed: Report
5.4.2022
The city-state'sTuesday passage of the law means such companies will have to meet anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism measures to which they were not previously subjected
DBS Retracts Plans to Launch Crypto Exchange for Retail Investors, Cites Regulatory ‘Environment’ Concerns
4.4.2022
The Asian banking giant DBS appears to have reeled in plans to open its crypto exchange services to retail investors – and has apparently been spooked by regulatory concerns....
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First Mover Asia: DBS Bank's Ditching Retail Crypto Delivers a Small Blow to OSL, Less so to Singapore's Crypto Industry; Cryptos Rise Late Sunday
4.4.2022
Even after the news broke, the stock of OSL's parent, BC Technology Group, continued its week-long winning streak on the Hong Kong markets, rising 5%
TrueUSD and Balancer Offer Liquidity Providers TUSD and BAL Rewards From Stablecoin Pool Incentive Program
3.4.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, Singapore / April 4th / – TrueUSD (TUSD) and Balancer (BAL) Automated Market Maker (AMM) partnered up with Polygon to offer liquidity providers with TUSD and BAL rewards from a stablecoin pool incentive program last November. The program incentivizes liquidity...
APENFT Marketplace Launches Testnet With an Exciting Developer Sprint
31.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, Singapore / Mar 31, 2022 / – APENFT Marketplace Testnet goes live on March 31, marking a historic moment in the evolution of the TRON NFT ecosystem. APENFT holds unique insights into the development of the NFT markets with a long-term commitment to collecting...
Bitcoin Investments Hit 3-Month High, Solana Outpaces Ethereum + More News
28.3.2022
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Coinbase Makes Changes to Services in Canada, Japan, Singapore to Comply With Local Crypto Regulations
27.3.2022
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has made some changes to its services for customers in three countries. “This change will only impact users in Canada, Singapore, and Japan who are transferring digital assets from their Coinbase exchange wallet to a wallet off the Coinbase...
Coinbase to track off-platform crypto transfers in Canada, Singapore, Japan
26.3.2022
Certain Coinbase users will need to disclose recipient information when sending cryptocurrencies to non-Coinbase wallets
APENFT Marketplace Makes NFT Drops in the TRON Ecosystem Accessible
26.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, Singapore / Mar 26, 2022 / — APENFT Marketplace aims to lower the entry barrier for users through a new NFT market and build new forces in the TRON community by issuing exclusive Genesis NFT badges live on March 31. As an essential art foundation in the TRON...