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CoinFLEX Issues Recovery Tokens; MAS Says Cryptos Not Currencies

CoinFLEX to issue $47 million in tokens as it waits for "crypto whale" to pay up. Voyager Digital issues notice of default to Three Arrows Capital. Investors yank $453 million from digital assets in one week. Chinese blockchain developer BSN calls crypto a huge ponzi scheme. Monetary Authority of Singapore says that crypto is unlikely to perform the functions of money. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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CoinFLEX Freezes Withdrawals; Investors Deserting Singapore

CoinFLEX latest crypto exchange to freeze withdrawals, while Voyager cuts limit amid 3AC exposure. Chinese police say crypto being used to launder drug money. Retail investors desert exchanges in Singapore amid bear market and government warnings. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Finance

Dubai Regulator: Three Arrows Capital Isn’t Registered Here

The Dubai Financial Services Authority says the embattled crypto fund has not set up shop in the emirate, despite stated plans.

3AC co-founder Su Zhu speaks at Crypto Bahamas. (Tracy Wang/CoinDesk)

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Singapore Will Crack Down on Bad Crypto Behavior: Report

The Monetary Authority of Singapore will be "brutal and unrelentingly hard," the central bank's chief fintech officer said.

An official at Singapore's central bank said it won't tolerate bad behavior in the crypto industry. (Peter Nguyen/Unsplash)

Finance

Crypto Exchange Bitget Plans to Double Workforce as Peers Cut Back in Bear Market

In contrast with exchanges Coinbase and Gemini, the derivatives platform plans to increase its staff.

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Singapore Grants In-Principle Licenses to Crypto.com, Two Others

The firms will be able to offer services to Singapore-based customers if granted full licenses.

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Coinbase Makes Strategic Investment in Crypto Exchange Zipmex: Report

According to The Block, Coinbase Global (COIN) has agreed to make a strategic investment in Singapore-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange Zipmex. “The Hash” discusses the outlook for the crypto exchange amid a hiring pause.

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US Senators’ Crypto Bill; India’s Crypto Taxes Bite

Industry players weigh in after US crypto bill unveiled. Indian crypto exchange WazirX warns of tough year ahead. Singapore’s ADDX to recognize crypto assets. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Singapore’s Crypto Warning; Bitcoin Takes a Tumble

Singapore’s deputy Prime Minister reiterates warning against retail investment in crypto. More crypto crime in South Korea as police arrest man for stealing $700,000 from Naver’s Band users. Bitcoin drops below $30,000 on wider market concerns over inflation and the economic outlook. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Singapore’s Digital Assets Initiative; Shanghai Lockdown Ends

Singapore launches collaborative digital assets initiative named Project Guardian. South Korea’s Dunamu rebuts claims it made $100 million off LUNA Classic. Markets hesitant over Shanghai’s reopening after two months of lockdown. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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