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Paxos secures approval from Singapore’s financial regulator
10.3.2022
The stablecoin issuer said the regulatory approval would help support its partners in expanding services into Asia
Cake DeFi launches $100M venture arm for Web3, gaming and fintech initiatives
9.3.2022
Cake DeFi Ventures will fund crypto startups across Web3, the Metaverse, the NFT space, gaming, esports and fintech spaces that complement the company’s core business
First Mover Asia: Singapore's Strict Approach to Crypto; Bitcoin Rises Despite Investors' Jitters About War, US Executive Order
9.3.2022
Singapore's high standards may be discouraging some crypto companies from establishing operations in the nation state; investors were wrestling with the latest developments in Ukraine and await the order by President Joe Biden on Wednesday
Swiss crypto bank Sygnum secures in-principal approval in Singapore
8.3.2022
Prior to the latest approval, Sygnum Singapore was only allowed to offer asset management activities with its CMS license
FTX Europe, Binance's Crypto Payments, Dogecoin's Trademark + More News
7.3.2022
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First Mover Asia: Singapore VC Lightbulb Capital Balances the 3 Parts of ESG Investing. Will the DeFi World Care?; Bitcoin, Ether Fall
7.3.2022
The crypto world has focused more heavily on environmental issues than the social and governance aspects of different projects; major cryptos are in the red as the Russian invasion intensifies
Singapore to Impose Restrictions on Russian Financial and Crypto Transactions
6.3.2022
In a rare move, Singapore is going to introduce restrictions on certain Russian financial transactions and crypto operations aimed at evading sanctions. The decision comes amid officially expressed concerns that Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is a threat to the security of small states around...
Jordan Belfort Joins OneTo11 Blockchain Gaming Ecosystem as an Investor
3.3.2022
PRESS RELEASE. SINGAPORE, March. 3, 2022 / DN News Desk / — Jordan Belfort, also known as the Wolf of Wall Street, has joined the pioneering blockchain gaming platform OneTo11 as an investor. He joins several other big names such as Maximus Capital, Jason Stone, and Carl Runefelt. OneTo11...
Alchemy Pay Adds Euros Pay-in Offerings via Paytend
18.2.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, February 2022 – Leading fiat and crypto payment solutions provider, Alchemy Pay (ACH), announces its partnership with the Europe-based digital bank, Paytend. Alchemy Pay’s client crypto services, such as exchanges and investment platforms, will now offer...
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS to Launch Crypto Trading for Retail Investors
16.2.2022
DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, is planning to launch crypto trading for retail investors this year, the bank’s CEO has revealed. He added that in the first half of this year, DBS will focus on making “access to digital assets a lot more convenient.” DBS Bank to Offer...
Singapore’s DBS Bank to Launch Retail-Focused Crypto Trading Desk in 2022
14.2.2022
The major Singapore-based bank DBS confirmed that it is planning to launch a retail-focused crypto trading desk in 2022, after last year doing the same for accredited investors and corporate customers.
The plans include an online portal that allows clients to place orders for various digital...
Singaporean megabank DBS works on expanding Bitcoin trading to retail
14.2.2022
DBS Bank’s crypto exchange launched in late 2020, allowing to trade cryptocurrencies only to professional investors
Why Singapore is one of the most crypto-friendly countries
12.2.2022
Singapore, a major financial and shipping center, has emerged as a top global cryptocurrency hub in a short period
Report: Ubisoft Turning A Valhalla DLC Into Standalone Assassin's Creed Game
9.2.2022
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla got too big for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Following two major expansions for the open-world RPG and forthcoming third one, Ubisoft is turning a planned fourth into its own spinoff, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier reports.Read more
Bitcoin dated futures with physical settlement go live on Eqonex
9.2.2022
Eqonex previously said it was engaged in discussions on the potential merger or takeover options in late 2021
From Morgan Stanley to crypto world: in a conversation with Phemex founder
8.2.2022
Running a crypto business is no easy job. And running a crypto exchange might seem like an impossible job to do
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
Blockchain Fest 2022: The Tradition of Crypto Community Takes Singapore
2.2.2022
Blockchain Fest 2022 is no doubt becoming a good crypto tradition with FINEXPO stepping out to Singapore in 2022. This June luxurious and the most iconic Singaporean Marina Bay Sands will welcome the crypto community with its leading figures and top professionals. As usual, top expertise...
Singapore firm uses blockchain to battle counterfeit COVID-19 jabs
31.1.2022
Zuellig Pharma’s eZTracker platform is using the SAP blockchain to track and verify COVID-19 vaccinations
Clampdown on crypto ads: A one-off or a new phase of global regulation?
28.1.2022
Intensified scrutiny of digital asset ads is a growing trend, but it's not clear if it is inextricable from crypto regulation’s evolution