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With China threatening strong retaliation against Trump’s tariff demands, Bitcoin might be primed for a breakout, following its history of thriving amid geopolitical turmoil. Geopolitical tensions seem to be drawing attention back to Bitcoin (BTC), with Matrixport forecasting a potential…
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More than half of Singapore holders are using digital assets for payments as crypto ownership climbs to 26%, survey reveals. More people in Singapore are owning and using cryptocurrency, especially for payments, The Straits Times reports, citing a new survey…
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Sony Singapore has announced that it will start accepting customer payments in USDC through Crypto.com. The company also plans to accept other crypto assets in the future. Starting from April 2 11:00 SST, Singaporean users can start paying for Sony…
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StraitsX USD, a Singaporean firm-issued USD stablecoin, soared as high as 5% after Binance announced it will be listing the token on March 19. On Mar. 17, Binance announced that it will be listing StraitsX USD and open trading for…
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Vietnam’s State Securities Commission have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on capital markets regulation and digital asset oversight. The agreement will help both regulators share information on regulatory frameworks, supervisory practices, and…
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Singapore-based exchange conglomerate is planning to launch open-ended Bitcoin future contracts in the second half of 2025. Singapore Exchange, the region’s primary asset exchange, plans to launch Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures contracts in the second half of 2025 as traditional…
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Hex Trust has received a Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, allowing it to offer cross-border money transfer services. Cryptocurrency custodian Hex Technologies Pte. Ltd. said on Thursday, March 6, it received a license from the…
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RWA tokenization platform DifiFT has been granted a custodial license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, enabling it to add custody services for tokenized assets on its platform. DigiFT, a blockchain platform for tokenized real-world assets built on the Ethereum…
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Former payroll manager, Ho Kai Xin, has been sentenced to nine years and 11 months in prison for stealing $4.2 million from Bybit. According to Singaporean news outlet the Strait Times, the 32-year-old woman pleaded guilty to five charges of…
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Robinhood plans to launch crypto products in Singapore this year through recently-acquired crypto exchange Bitstamp. According to a Bloomberg report, vice president and general manager of Robinhood Crypto, Johann Kerbrat, revealed that the company has yet to decide on an…
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Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has acquired 19 acres of land in Alberta, Canada for $21.7 million. The power plant could scale up to 1 GW of power. In a press release, the Singapore-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm announced it has…
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Following Donald Trump’s election, Singapore’s wealth managers have begun allocating vast amounts of capital to crypto investment. According to Gerald Goh, CEO of Sygnum, a Singapore-based virtual asset banking group, Trump’s re-entry has had an electrifying effect on cryptocurrencies and…
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Singapore-based artificial intelligence company Genius Group has boosted its crypto holdings, purchasing by an additional $2 million to 440 Bitcoin for $42 million. The Singapore-based AI and education company Genius Group now holds more Bitcoin (BTC) than its own market…
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Analysts say crypto is in for more choppy waters as President Donald Trump keeps piling on tariffs. The White House imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and a 10% levy on China. Canada responded with its own 25% tariff…
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With institutional involvement and shifting market dynamics, analysts believe Bitcoin’s bull market could outlast past cycles, extending past 2025. Bitcoin’s (BTC) future might break from its usual cycle, with analysts suggesting that past steep corrections could be a thing of…
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Singapore High Court has accepted WazirX's reorganization plan, which will allow the exchang to repay 75% to 80% of the stolen customer monies. Despite the court's decision, many victims remain suspicious!
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Theta Labs, a decentralized cloud infrastructure platform for artificial intelligence, media, and entertainment, has added Nanyang Technological University to its list of major integrations for the EdgeCloud product. NTU Singapore is the latest academic institution to adopt EdgeCloud AI, a...
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Bitcoin is expected to retain its upward momentum if it successfully defends the key support level, Matrixport says. After breaking out of a narrowing wedge pattern, Bitcoin (BTC) now faces a pivotal test at $89,260, a support level seen as...
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Despite holding above $90,000, Bitcoin faces mounting bearish signals, leaving traders cautious about a potential reversal. Bitcoin’s (BTC) momentum is turning bearish despite holding above $90,000, as Matrixport reports expanding lower Bollinger Bands, an approaching Greed & Fear Index of...
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How did a crypto betting platform become a global controversy, drawing fire from Singapore and the FBI and outraged users? Polymarket’s mounting troubles Singapore shines as a leading hub for technology and innovation. Yet, when it comes to gambling, the...
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The crypto trading firm and market maker GSR becomes the first crypto liquidity provider to earn regulatory authorizations from both the FCA and Singapore’s MAS. GSR, the global crypto trading firm and market maker, has received approval from the Financial...
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Bitcoin’s next bull run could face headwinds from quantum computing advancements and shifting inflation dynamics, analysts warn. Singapore-based web3 firm Matrixport says there are still many risks that could disrupt Bitcoin’s (BTC) bull market in 2025. In a research note...
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Singapore’s stance on crypto licenses has outpaced Hong Kong, where regulatory hurdles have slowed the city’s progress. Singapore is signaling progress in becoming a global hub for the crypto business as the city-state granted 13 new crypto licenses in 2024,...
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Singaporean digital payment provider dtcpay announced that it will exclusively support stablecoins for its payment services by 2025, dropping Bitcoin and Ethereum in the process. In a recent X post, dtcpay announced that it will begin to strategically shift its...
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Singapore Gulf Bank is aiming to raise at least $50 million to acquire a stablecoin payments firm by early 2025, inside sources say. According to a Bloomberg report on Nov. 25, inside sources that do not wish to be identified...
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Singapore-based stablecoin infrastructure startup WSPN partners with Polygon Labs to scale WUSD stablecoin use in payments in decentralized finance. Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network — also known as WSPN — has joined forces with Polygon Labs, the firm behind the Polygon...
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Genius Group’s shares were up 8.5% after the Singapore-based firm announced it had invested $14 million to expand its Bitcoin portfolio. Artificial intelligence firm Genius Group announced in a Nov. 21 press release that it had added an additional $4...
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Crypto custodian BitGo has announced the launch of its Singaporean subsidiary following obtaining a local license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. On Thursday, Nov. 21, crypto custody firm BitGo announced the launch of a Singapore subsidiary to provide trading...
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options debut on Nasdaq is set to bring a new “wave of institutional investors” to the crypto market, analysts at QCP Capital say. Options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust could attract a new “wave of institutional investors,”...
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Cryptocurrency exchange OKX now enables customers to deposit and withdraw Singapore dollars without any fees via PayNow and Fast and Secure Transfers. Crypto exchange OKX said in a press release on Monday, Nov. 18, that it would provide zero-fee Singapore...
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Germany’s Deutsche Bundesbank has joined Project Guardian, a collaborative initiative by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, to advance asset tokenization. Deutsche Bundesbank, the central bank of Germany, has joined Singapore‘s Project Guardian, an initiative between policymakers and the financial industry...
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Crypto exchange Coinbase has unveiled a new initiative in Singapore to foster the local developer ecosystem. Coinbase is doubling down on Singapore with a new engineering hub aimed at supporting local developers and expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region....
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