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Upbit receives in-principal approval for MPI License in Singapore
Upbit Singapore secures in-principal approval for an MPI license from the MAS. The approval allows Upbit to offer regulated digital payment token services under Singapore’s Payment Services Act 2019. дальше »
2023-10-16 10:19
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Singapore seizes $2b in assets, crypto in major crackdown
Singapore authorities intensified its anti-money laundering measures by freezing over $2 billion in assets, including cryptocurrencies, amid an ongoing investigation. дальше »
2023-10-4 18:40
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Chainalysis lays off 15% of staff to curb expenses
Chainalysis, a blockchain analysis company backed by Singapore’s leading wealth fund GIC, has reduced its workforce by 15%. дальше »
2023-10-4 12:55
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Coinbase secures full regulatory approval in Singapore
Coinbase is the latest crypto company to secure full regulatory approval in Singapore. дальше »
2023-10-2 13:10
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Coinbase Obtains Payment License in Singapore
Last week the company attained regulatory approval in Bermuda and registered with Spains central bank. дальше »
2023-10-2 11:07
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Tether reportedly shuts USDT redemption for some Singapore customer groups
Tether in its email said they found Cake DeFi to be controlled by “another corporation that resides in Singapore,” and thus they won’t be allowed to redeem USDT. дальше »
2023-9-25 12:42
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Singapore Police report higher total involved in money laundering case
The Singapore Police Force is planning to take further action in response to the largest money laundering case in the country. Currently, cryptocurrencies valued at $26 million have already been seized in relation to the case. дальше »
2023-9-20 21:30
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Citi ventures into custody for fractionalized bonds in Singapore
Citi’s securities services business will provide custody services for fractionalized and full-sized blockchain-based bonds. Citi Securities Services, a management hub offering securities solutions, is now providing digitalcustody for bonds traded on BondbloX Bond Exchange (BBX), a fractional bond exchange regulated… дальше »
2023-9-15 14:32
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Circle trials web3 wallet in Singapore with super-app Grab
Southeast Asia’s premier tech startup, Grab is teaming up with USDC stablecoin issuer Circle to pilot a web3 wallet within its super-app. The announcement came on Sept. 14, with Circle revealing that these new services would be accessible to Grab… дальше »
2023-9-14 16:02
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Artfi set to sponsor Token2049 Singapore
Artfi, an art and collectible investment project, will sponsor Token2049, one of the largest crypto events in Singapore дальше »
2023-9-8 18:15
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Coinbase Singapore now requires counterparty’s personal information to process transactions
Coinbase Singapore users must provide additional counterparty information when initiating cryptocurrency deposits or withdrawals from their accounts starting Sept. 5. The exchange said it introduced these measures in compliance with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulations on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. дальше »
2023-9-6 18:00
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Crypto futures and ETFs are knocking at the door: Law Decoded
The SEC will likely approve multiple applications for Ether futures exchange-traded funds simultaneously.
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McDonald’s Singapore launches Grimace NFT collectibles
McDonald’s Singapore collaborates with NFT artists The Hidden Walls and Bandwagon Labs, unveiling unique Grimace-themed digital collectibles. McDonald’s Singapore is delving into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), focusing on Grimace, a character from the McDonaldland universe. The endeavor is… дальше »
2023-8-18 16:08
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Singapore police seize $735m in money laundering crackdown
Singapore authorities arrested ten foreigners in a major money laundering bust, confiscating assets worth roughly $735 million. On Aug. 16, Singaporean police arrested ten foreign nationals with Chinese passports, accused of laundering approximately S$1 billion ($735 million) in Singapore. During… дальше »
2023-8-18 17:00
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DeFiance Capital Gains Upper Hand In Jurisdiction Battle Against 3AC: Singapore Courts To Preside
The crypto finance world has witnessed numerous disputes, but few have been similar to that of the ongoing feud between DeFiance Capital and Three Arrows Capital Limited (3AC). Particularly, this dispute underscores the intricate interplay between traditional financial frameworks and the evolving dynamics of digital assets. дальше »
2023-8-15 19:00
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Singapore Red Cross to allow crypto donations
The Singaporean branch of the nonprofit humanitarian organization Red Cross has partnered with the crypto payments gateway, Triple-A, to allow crypto donations. People can now donate four digital currencies — Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDT, and USDC. According to an… дальше »
2023-8-15 14:28
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Crypto Exchange Blockchain.com Obtains Payment License In Singapore
Cryptocurrency exchange Blockchain. com has been granted a payment license in Singapore, expanding its operations in Asia and the world at large. According to a press release on Monday, Blockchain. com announced it had obtained a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on August 1, 2023. дальше »
2023-8-8 16:00
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Singapore grants payment institution license to Blockchain.com
Blockchain.com has received a license from Singapore’s regulatory body, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The announcement follows the previous approval that the company received in September of last year from the MAS. The new license will allow the exchange… дальше »
2023-8-8 14:59
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Singapore High Court Recognizes Crypto As Personal Property, Equates It To Fiat Money
Singapore’s High Court has ruled that crypto assets are considered property and can be held on trust in a case involving Seychelles-headquartered exchange Bybit and a former contractor. дальше »2023-7-27 12:45
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Singapore High Court rules crypto not different from fiat money or shells
Cryptocurrencies will now be viewed as property in Singapore. The high court also demystified the notion that cryptocurrencies do not hold any value. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will implement segregation and custody requirements for digital payment tokens. дальше »
2023-7-26 14:25
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Singapore High Court Declares Crypto as Property in Case Involving Bybit
The ruling held that a crypto asset is a “thing in action” enforceable via court orders. дальше »
2023-7-26 11:08
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Singapore’s Temasek is ‘not comfortable’ investing in crypto firms: here’s why
Temasek is reluctant investing in crypto firms due to regulatory uncertainty. Its CIO Rohit Sipahimalani discussed the crypto market with CNBC today. Temasek also recorded its worst returns since 2016 on Tuesday morning. дальше »
2023-7-12 02:29
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Singapore bank DBS allows e-CNY settlements
The DBS bank has started an e-CNY collection platform. The platform will enable automated settlement of e-CNY into businesses’ CNY bank deposit accounts. The bank is participating in Project Guardian, a project for testing asset tokenization and DeFi for traditional banks. дальше »
2023-7-5 12:27
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Singapore to mandate crypto exchanges store client funds in a trust
Singaporean authorities have drafted plans to make it mandatory for crypto exchanges to store their customers' funds in a trust. The legislation will take effect before the end of the year. дальше »
2023-7-3 18:37
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Crypto.com receives regulatory approval to offer crypto services in Spain
The latest regulatory approval for the crypto exchange comes within weeks of acquiring a major payment institution license from regulators in Singapore. дальше »
2023-6-23 13:55
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Singapore takes the lead in establishing norms for ‘designated’ digital currency
Singapore's central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has unveiled a proposed common protocol aimed at establishing clear conditions for the utilization of digital currencies. дальше »
2023-6-22 22:58
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Singapore MAS proposes digital money standards with major industry players
The Monetary Authority of Singapore, with input from major tech giants, released a whitepaper on the standards for digital money usage such as CBDCs and stablecoins. дальше »
2023-6-21 17:13
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USDC issuer Circle receives a digital token licence in Singapore
Key takeaways Circle has received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for digital payment token services in Singapore. The company was first issued an in-principle approval in November 2022. дальше »
2023-6-7 21:42
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Circle receives digital token license in Singapore
Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is expanding its presence in the Asian market with a new license to operate in Singapore. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank, has granted the company’s Singapore division, affiliated… дальше »
2023-6-7 15:16
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Stablecoin Issuer Circle Receives Digital Token License in Singapore
The issuer of USDC received in-principle approval in November last year. дальше »
2023-6-7 10:16
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JP Morgan exec discusses future of crypto at Money20/20
In a recent panel discussion at the Money20/20 event, two leading figures in the crypto industry, Basak Toprak, executive director of EMEA head of Coin Systems and Onyx at JPMorgan, and Mauricio Magaldi, global strategy director, Crypto at 11:FS, shared… дальше »
2023-6-6 17:00
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Crypto.com Secures “Major” Operational License in Singapore
Top crypto trading platform Crypto. com has received what it describes as a major Payment Institution (MPI) License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In a blog post on 1 June, the exchange said the license is for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services. дальше »
2023-6-5 16:28
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Crypto.com completes its licensing process in Singapore
Crypto. com received an in-principle approval in Singapore last June. Coinbase and Blockchain. com are the other exchanges that have received in-principle approval in Singapore. Crypto. com has now been awarded Digital Token License in Singapore. дальше »
2023-6-1 13:23
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Singapore’s MAS grants license to Crypto.com
Crypto. com exchange has successfully obtained its major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. With the permit, Crypto. com will expand its operations and product offerings nationwide. дальше »
2023-6-1 13:22
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Crypto.com Receives Digital Token License in Singapore
The exchange received in-principle approval in Singapore last June. дальше »
2023-6-1 11:30
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Binance appoints former Singapore exec as head of regional markets
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, appoints Richard Teng to lead regional markets outside the US, showcasing its rapid expansion and focus on regulatory compliance. дальше »
2023-5-30 16:26
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Singapore's Temasek to Exercise Caution in Crypto Space After FTX Nightmare
Temasek wrote down the entirety of its investment in FTX in November. дальше »
2023-5-29 07:21
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NY Fed and MAS publish joint CBDC cross-border payment project results
The researchers built on their separate projects to demonstrate cross-border payments using illiquid currencies with an intermediate “vehicle” currency. дальше »
2023-5-20 22:16
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Singapore multi-family office looks to establish a digital bank in Bahrain
Whampoa Group has selected the Kingdom of Bahrain as its intended headquarters to establish a digital bank that would serve crypto companies. дальше »
2023-5-19 22:52
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Bhutan partners with Bitdeer and seeks to raise $500m
The Singapore-based cloud mining company Bitdeer has partnered with Bhutan’s investment arm to raise $500 million. Per a Bloomberg report, the funds will be used to develop carbon-free crypto-mining infrastructure in the Himalayan country. The CEO of DHI, Ujjwal Deep… дальше »
2023-5-3 14:12
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UK may have crypto regulation within a year, says senior minister
The lawmaker said the regulation will need to be both “pragmatic” and “proportionate” to ensure economic growth is maximized.
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Luno exits Singapore amid growing scrutiny, Babel extends creditor protection
Luno, a leading crypto exchange owned by the beleaguered Digital Currency Group, has shut down its operations in Singapore amid growing scrutiny surrounding the crypto industry. Despite the tightening regulations, bankrupt lender Babel has successfully extended its bankruptcy protection within… дальше »
2023-4-18 13:29
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Singapore to help banks set standards for vetting crypto businesses
Singapore’s central bank and the police are reportedly working on establishing guidelines that would help traditional financial institutions in the city-state to improve the process of accessing potential crypto clients. дальше »
2023-4-6 14:52
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Singapore Authorities Aid Banks In Investigating Potential Crypto Clients
While the crypto industry has appeared to be in need of constant access to traditional banks like never before especially following the collapse of these major crypto-friendly US banks – Silvergate, Silicon Valley, and Signature, Singapore authorities seem to not be shying away from the fact but instead look to how to make it possible. […] дальше »
2023-4-6 12:30
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Singapore to issue new guidance for banks on vetting crypto clients: Bloomberg
Singapore authorities are working with banks on new guidance for vetting crypto clients. The guidance will cover stablecoins, nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and firms providing services in payments, trading and transfers of these assets. дальше »
2023-4-6 11:44
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Kaiko relocates to Hong Kong amid city’s pro-crypto policy pivot
Kaiko, a crypto market data provider based in Paris is set to relocate its Asian headquarters from Singapore to Hong Kong, driven by the latter's efforts to cement itself as a global leader in the digital asset space. дальше »
2023-3-17 14:40
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Coinbase launches zero-fee local bank transfers in Singapore
Coinbase has rolled out free fiat deposits and withdrawals via local bank transfers for its Singaporean customers. Users can now transfer funds to and from their Coinbase accounts via Standard Chartered bank at no extra cost. Coinbase crypto exchange has… дальше »
2023-3-15 16:43
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Singapore media production firm fewStones integrates crypto payments
fewStones will diversify its payment solutions after announcing it will now accept payments in cryptocurrency for video production, animation, and photography services. дальше »
2023-3-9 22:13
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Binance Attempts To Secure License To Offer Crypto Services In Singapore Again
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is reportedly trying to secure cryptocurrency services in Singapore again. The custodial arm of the exchange plans to apply for a permit in order to start providing crypto services in Singapore. дальше »
2023-3-2 14:30
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DBS Bank Intends To Provide Crypto Trading In Hong Kong
Singapore-based bank DBS plans to apply for a license to help offer crypto trading services in Hong Kong. In recent times, Hong Kong has been embracing the crypto industry, which is why significant banks such as DBS have been planning on penetrating the market to offer other kinds of crypto services. Hong Kong has been […] дальше »
2023-2-14 23:00
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