Singapore
SGX's bitcoin and ether perpetual futures are now open to U.S. institutions
The Singapore Exchange says U.S. institutions can now trade its bitcoin and ether perpetual futures, a milestone that bridges U.S. trading desks with Asian liquidity.
Southeast Asia’s crypto funding rebounds to $680 million as investors focus on mature firms
Blockchain investment in Southeast Asia in 2026 has been led by crypto financial services, though funding remains heavily concentrated in Singapore and a handful of companies.
Singapore proposes 100% reserves and a ban on yields for stablecoin issuers
The country’s financial watchdog says its proposed stablecoin rules are aligned with U.S. and EU frameworks and that it also paves the way for the recognition of foreign stablecoin.
Singapore's Temasek investment fund says crypto is off the table, will focus on AI
The $400 billion wealth fund plans to expand AI holdings to 15% of its portfolio by 2031 from the current 6%.
Singapore bank DBS to offer tokenized gold to retail customers
Each token is backed by one gram of physical gold held by DBS in a dedicated vault in 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.
