Singapore
Singapore Uses Blockchain for Verification of COVID-19 Test Results
The city state's Government Technology Agency (GovTech) and Ministry of Health (MOH) have developed a set of open-source digital standards used to issue COVID-19 test results, known as HealthCerts.
New $50M Venture Fund Aims to Bridge East-West DeFi Investment Divide
Spartan Group's new fund has raised over $30 million in its first round, with a further $20 million expected to be raised in March or April.
Singapore's SDAX Gets In-Principle Approval to Launch Digital Asset Exchange
SDAX now has in-principle approval from Singapore's central bank for its Recognized Market Operator license.
Gemini Exchange Adds Local Currency, DeFi Tokens in Singapore Expansion
The exchange has increased the trading options for Singapore users, including several DeFi tokens.
Bank of Singapore Says Crypto Could Replace Gold as Store of Value
Cryptocurrencies need to overcome a number of hurdles first, though, according to a research note.
Singapore Exchange, Temasek Launch Digital Asset Business for Capital Markets
The new venture seeks to partner with fixed income issuance platforms for their post-trade infrastructure.
Crypto Custody Firm Leaves Singapore's Regulatory Sandbox With License, ISO Rating
The firm exits the sandbox with what it claims is the first ISO 27001 certification for a crypto custody provider.
SDX Chief Gets Philosophical About Crypto's Swiss-Singapore Connection
The crypto corridor connecting Switzerland and Singapore is firming up, involving many of the usual suspects in banking, custody and trading.
DBS Bank’s Digital Exchange to Begin Trading Crypto ‘Next Week’
The DBS Digital Exchange is 10% owned by Singapore's SGX stock exchange.
ING Bank Opens Up About Crypto Custody Solution at Singapore Fintech Event
Speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival, ING's blockchain lead spoke publicly for the first time about the bank's trials with digital assets.
