Singapore
StraitsX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange
The debut will enable instant swaps between SGD and USD on Solana, facilitating digital forex trading.
Standard Chartered, Coinbase Expand Crypto Prime Services for Institutions
The companies will explore the development of trading, prime services, custody, staking and lending solutions for institutional clients.
SGX's Crypto Futures Draw New Liquidity, Not Diverted Cash, Exchange's President Says
Institutions are pursuing cash-and-carry arbitrage, not outright bullish plays, Syn said.
Ripple Can Now Offer Wider XRP, RLUSD Services After Singapore Regulator Approval
The permissions give Ripple more bandwidth to offer token-based settlement and related payment services to banks, fintechs and crypto firms operating in the city-state.
SGX’s Bitcoin and Ethereum Perpetual Futures Debut Strong with $35 Million Volume
Trading volumes reached nearly 2,000 lots traded on day one, representing about $35 million in notional value.
SGX Derivatives Debuts Bitcoin, Ether Perpetual Futures Tied to iEdge CoinDesk Crypto Indices
New contracts will be available for trading from Nov. 24.
Singapore's Central Bank to Trial Tokenized Bills, Introduce Stablecoin Laws
The Monetary Authority of Singapore sees a wholesale CBDC as an anchor for a system in which private settlement assets are used for different market needs.
Asia Morning Briefing: Singapore Authorities Say Token2049 Organizer Not Covered by Russia Sanctions After A7A5 Appearance
Monetary Authority of Singapore spokesperson tells CoinDesk that entities not regulated as financial institutions are not subject to sanctions measures.
Asia Morning Briefing: Why Russia-Linked Stablecoin Issuer A7A5 Could Exhibit at Token2049 Despite Singapore Sanctions
Singapore made a bold move in its usual foreign policy of neutrality by sanctioning Promsvyazbank, a bank associated with the ruble stablecoin issuer A7A5, due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But A7A5 was able to legally make an appearance at Token2049 because the conference is organized by a Hong Kong entity.
OKX SG Brings USDT and USDC Scan-to-Pay to Singapore’s Everyday Shopping
The OKX Pay service involves collaboration with crypto infrastructure provider StraitsX and Southeast Asia's "everyday everything" app Grab.
