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News on MAS policy, licensing, venture activity, and Singapore’s position as a Web3 finance hub.

Regulation

Singapore partners with UK, Japan, and Switzerland on digital asset initiative

The authorities are developing a Project Guardian initiative, focusing on asset tokenization of financial products.

2 years ago

Partnerships

Circle partners with major Taiwan convenience store chain to convert loyalty points to crypto

Innovative 'Points-to-Crypto' service launched by Circle, BitoGroup, and Taiwan FamilyMart

2 years ago

Exchanges

UPbit becomes third major crypto firm to secure licensing in Singapore this October

Singapore's MAS has granted licenses to three major crypto firms, including Upbit Singapore, this month.

2 years ago

Culture

Failed 3AC co-founder Su Zhu $35M villa converted into an ecological urban farm

The transformed building has been used to create a thriving ecosystem encompassing agriculture and aquaculture.

2 years ago

Tokenization

Ripple’s XRP price jumps 5% fuelled by Singapore licensing acquisition amidst crypto market downturn

Ripple recorded significant victories during the reporting period as it secured licensing in Singapore and victory over the SEC.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Coinbase up 5% pre-market as it continues aggressive expansion plans with major payment licenses in Singapore

The license will allow Coinbase to expand its digital token services to Singaporean individuals and institutions.

2 years ago

Legal

Su Zhu arrested in Singapore; Kyle Davies wanted by authorities

The co-founder of Three Arrows Capital was apprehended in connection to his failure to cooperate with the hedge fund's bankruptcy proceedings, according to liquidators.

2 years ago

CBDCs

Central Banks look to unlock DeFi possibilities in cross-border CBDCs

Exploration of global CBDC interoperability as Project Mariana concludes trial phase.

2 years ago

DeFi

5 Most Important Trends in DeFi: Unpacking Token 2049

Token 2049 reveals five intertwined arenas shaping the future of DeFi.

2 years ago

Adoption

Circle integrates Web3 platform into Singapore ‘Super App’ Grab

Grab's Super App propels Singapore into blockchain era with Circle's Web3 integration.

2 years ago

Bankruptcy

Zhu Su and Kyle Davies banned by Singapore regulator for 9 yrs over securities breaches

The MAS stated thatthe bankrupt Three Arrows Capital lacked adequate risk management framework for its managed assets.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Coinbase Singapore now requires counterparty’s personal information to process transactions

Coinbase warned that it might fail to process a user's crypto transactions if they fail to provide the required information.

2 years ago