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Bank of Singapore Says Cryptocurrencies “Could Replace Gold as a Store of Value” but Unlikely to Displace Fiat Currencies
25.1.2021
A new research note released by the Bank of Singapore (BOS) suggests that cryptocurrencies are more likely to replace gold as a store of value. However, the note says it is unlikely that such digital currencies can replace fiat currencies even as their appeal grows. Inefficient Unit of Exchange...
Singapore Exchange to streamline trading processes with blockchain tech
22.1.2021
Following a successful trial of DLT-based bond issues, SGX forms a dedicated company with investment firm Temasek, to extend and expand use of the tech
Singapore Exchange, Temasek Launch Digital Asset Business for Capital Markets
22.1.2021
Singapore Exchange (SGX) and state-owned investment firm Temasek Holdings announced Friday a joint venture launching a digital assets business focusing on capital market products. Read more: Singapore’s Stock Exchange Backs New Ethereum Security Token Platform
Tokenized single-malt scotch collection launches on Singapore exchange
19.1.2021
Accredited investors can now own tokenized shares of a premium whiskey collection powered by Zilliqa
Crypto custody firm graduates Singapore Monetary Authority’s regulatory sandbox
11.1.2021
The Singapore-based Propine emerged from the MAS regulatory sandbox with a Capital Markets Services License, and authorization to begin offering digital asset services to institutions
Crypto Custody Firm Leaves Singapore’s Regulatory Sandbox With License, ISO Rating
11.1.2021
The firm exits the sandbox with what it claims is the first ISO 27001 certification for a crypto custody provider
2020’s 5 countries friendliest to crypto and blockchain
30.12.2020
These five countries have led the way in driving cryptocurrency and blockchain adoption in 2020
Vauld Raises $2 Million to Establish Stronghold in India
28.12.2020
Singapore-based crypto bank Vauld is working hard to elevate crypto to the status of a separate, viable asset class. It combines the functionality of an exchange with all the essential offerings of a bank, except it’s for cryptocurrencies. Vauld Raises $2 Million The Vauld team just raised...
Crypto Asset Trading Platform Bityard With Integrated Copy Trading Function Launched in USA
22.12.2020
PRESS RELEASE. Bityard, a fairly new crypto exchange, currently focuses primarily on crypto asset trading. The crypto exchange, which was unveiled recently, is going to launch its US stock trading operations shortly. Bityard has already got the approval of The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory...
Fidelity-backed crypto trading platform OSL secures license in Hong Kong
15.12.2020
OSL is now officially licensed to operate regulated brokerage and automated trading services for digital assets
SDX Chief Gets Philosophical About Crypto’s Swiss-Singapore Connection
11.12.2020
The crypto corridor connecting Switzerland and Singapore is firming up, involving many of the usual suspects in banking, custody and trading
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Launches Full-Service Bitcoin Exchange
10.12.2020
DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, has officially announced the launch of several crypto services, including a crypto exchange. DBS’ crypto trading platform supports four fiat currencies and four cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. DBS Launches Bitcoin Services DBS officially announced...
Singapore’s largest bank DBS sets up crypto exchange platform
10.12.2020
Singapore’s stock exchange SGX will also have a stake in the platform
DBS Bank’s Digital Exchange to Begin Trading Crypto ‘Next Week’
10.12.2020
The DBS Digital Exchange is 10% owned by Singapore's SGX stock exchange
ING Bank Opens Up About Crypto Custody Solution at Singapore Fintech Event
9.12.2020
Speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival, ING's blockchain lead spoke publicly for the first time about the bank's trials with digital assets
SBI Teams Up With Swiss SIX Exchange to Offer Institutional Crypto Services in Singapore
8.12.2020
An SBI Holdings subsidiary and SIX Digital Exchange will offer digital asset services for institutional investors in Singapore
Japanese SBI and Swiss SIX plan joint crypto venture in Singapore
8.12.2020
The new platform aims to establish an institutional corridor between Europe and Asia
Singapore's blockchain industry cites supply chain management as biggest DLT use case
7.12.2020
Survey results suggest “blockchains thrive when being used for multiple integrated applications.”
Singapore’s National Research Foundation Invests $9M in Blockchain Innovation
7.12.2020
The government-backed foundation is funding research and development of commercial use cases for blockchain technology
Volatile Bitcoin Not a True Store of Value Just Yet, Says Fidelity Digital Assets Head
5.12.2020
Fidelity Digital Assets president Tom Jessop says that bitcoin is not a true store of value just yet because the digital asset is still too volatile, Reuters reported. However, investors are optimistic bitcoin will attain this status. “We use the word ‘potential store of value’...