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Ant International is accelerating its global pivot with plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Luxembourg. Ant International — the global arm of Jack Ma-backed Ant Group Co., an affiliate of Alibaba Group and operator of…
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Singaporean financial authorities have issued a final warning to crypto exchanges operating in the region without a license. Exchanges are expected to cease operations by June 30 at the latest. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, the Monetary Authority…
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Mintable is set to launch NFT collectibles as part of its interactive Eco Trail Treasure Hunt ahead of the country’s annual Youth4Climate Festival 2025, as part of the Singapore Sustainability Festival. The Singaporean NFT marketplace is preparing to launch five…
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A growing number of Singaporeans exited the crypto market in 2024, with ownership falling 11% and 50% of holders selling their assets. Many crypto investors in Singapore are locking in gains and rebalancing their portfolios instead of jumping into the…
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Franklin Templeton gets the regulatory green light to launch its first tokenized fund in Singapore. The fund boasts a $20 investment minimum for retail investors. According to a report from Tech in Asia, the U.S.-based global investment management firm is…
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WazirX could restart operations next month, as the hacked trading platform awaits a crucial court decision in Singapore that could clear the way for its post-hack recovery plan and user compensation scheme. After nearly nine months of inactivity, WazirX could…
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Singapore’s current tone of caution on crypto could limit its future competitiveness, Coinbase warned, urging a more ambitious national strategy. U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has urged Singapore to take a bolder approach to digital assets, warning that the country could…
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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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