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Binance to Partner With Singapore-Based Platform CapBridge to Broaden Its Services
The legally non-binding agreement indicates the two firms intend to build a strategic STO.
Updated Sep 14, 2021, 12:31 p.m. Published Mar 24, 2021, 12:49 p.m. 1 min read
Blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Binance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore-regulated private markets platform CapBridge to broaden its services.
- According to the Binance blog post Wednesday, the legally non-binding agreement indicates the two firms intend to build a strategic security token offering (STO).
- Singapore-headquartered firm CapBridge was founded in 2015. It is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and backed by the Singapore Exchange.
- CapBridge has two separate arms: a distribution arm that holds a Capital Markets Services License and the 1exchange, which is MAS-regulated, built on blockchain technology and holder of a Recognized Market Operator license in Singapore.
- “By joining forces with CapBridge, Binance will be able to work with a fully licensed firm to broaden services securing compliance with local regulations,” said Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao.
- More details on the partnership will be announced at a later date.
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