Singapore

DigiFT has received authorization from Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate collective investment schemes and secondary-market trading, according to Henry Zhang, CEO of the Singapore-based digital assets exchange. Zhang joins "First Mover" to discuss the license and how Singapore is approaching the right balance between regulation and innovation in crypto.

Dec 14, 2023

Singapore has been trying to strike the right balance between regulation and innovation in crypto, but how does the country's approach compare with other regions in Asia? TRM Labs senior policy advisor Angela Ang, who is also a former Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) regulator, weighs in.

Dec 6, 2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released the second and final tranche of responses as feedback on a consultation paper of proposed regulations for crypto service providers. TRM Labs Senior Policy Advisor Angela Ang, who is also a former MAS regulator, shares insights into Singapore's approach to digital assets and crypto regulation.

Dec 6, 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including bitcoin price action, and KuCoin Ventures' grant to the TON network. Plus, Terraform Labs and its founder, Do Kwon, may be hit with a class-action lawsuit in Singapore. And, the latest timeline for a vote on crypto legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Dec 1, 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including Singapore's central bank starting to test tokenization use cases alongside major financial services firms like JPMorgan. Shiba Inu (SHIB) ecosystem’s upstart blockchain Shibarium will be used by the Manny Pacquaio Foundation for fundraising and operational activities. And, a closer look at the latest SOL rally.

Nov 15, 2023

Ripple's Singapore arm recently secured a license as a major payments institution from the country's monetary authority. Ripple SVP of Strategic Initiatives Eric van Miltenburg discusses the move and the future of digital assets in Singapore, which Ripple sees as a "significant hub" for the global crypto ecosystem. Plus, van Miltenburg's thoughts on the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape and the future of blockchain research.

Oct 10, 2023

Host Megha Chaddah breaks down the latest developments in Sam Bankman-Fried's case as the FTX founder is goes to court in a New York. Plus, insights on the state of crypto adoption in Asia as Coinbase and Ripple secure full licenses for crypto payment services in Singapore. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Oct 6, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a payment institution license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Coinbase Country Director of Singapore Hassan Ahmed discusses what this means for crypto adoption in Singapore and Coinbase's role in the global crypto ecosystem.

Oct 4, 2023

Host Angie Lau breaks down the crypto presence at India's G20 summit as global leaders discuss establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets. Plus, an outlook on the upcoming blockchain discussions in Singapore, Philippines and Dubai. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Sep 8, 2023

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the state of Binance as the crypto exchange shut down its buy-and-sell service Binance Connect just one year after its launch. Plus, insights on crypto developments from Singapore to Australia. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Aug 18, 2023