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FTX CEO on Tokenized Stocks; South Korean Police Officers Want Crypto
FTX CEO goes one-on-one with Forkast.News to talk about tokenized stocks and the importance of licenses to innovate the finance industry. South Korean police officers speak out against anti-crypto policy. Governments such as South Korea continue to grapple with crypto concerns, but Singapore is turning to education over regulation. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
DBS, JPMorgan and Temasek to Create Blockchain-Based Payments Joint Venture
The platform, to be dubbed “Partior,” will seek to disrupt the traditional payments model and the common pain points that come with it.
Blockchain Startups From Singapore-Based Tribe Accelerator Raise $70M
Tribe has also attracted new strategic investments from international VCs and added Pfizer as a network partner.
Singapore’s Central Bank Warns Crypto 'Certainly Not Suitable for Retail Investors'
The statement came days after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong was caught up in a token scam on blockchain social media platform BitClout.
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.
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.
