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Bitstamp Secures In-Principle Approval for Digital Asset Services License in Singapore
6.3.2024
European cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp has received in-principle approval for its license application to offer digital asset services in Singapore.
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European Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Receives In-Principle Approval in Singapore
6.3.2024
Bitstamp describes itself as the "first crypto exchange with major European Union (EU) presence to secure in-principle approval in Singapore."
Fantom Plans Multichain Liquidation to Help Recover Millions Lost in Exploit
5.3.2024
Fantom Foundation, the team that builds Fantom Network, has received a favorable judgement from the High Court of Singapore in its legal action against the cross-chain protocol Multichain.
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Hong Kong’s Crypto License Scheme Sees 24 Applicants, Far Fewer Than Singapore’s 70
1.3.2024
The number of applicants for Hong Kong's VATP license has reached 24, compared to 70 applicants seen in a similar scheme in Singapore.
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Blockchain Festival and Traders Fair 2024: Shaping the future of finance and Blockchain in Singapore
28.2.2024
FINEXPO proudly hosts two events, namely the Blockchain Festival and Traders Fair Singapore, at the iconic Marina Bay Sands. The latest in Blockchain technology and financial markets will come together at these events to create a never-before-seen convergence of innovation and investment...
Coinbase: Over Half of Finance-Savvy Singaporeans Own Crypto and View it as Future of Finance
22.2.2024
More than half of finance-savvy Singaporeans have embraced cryptocurrency and consider it the future of finance.
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Singapore-based VC Firm Farquhar Venture Capital Partners With TZ APAC
20.2.2024
Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm Farquhar VC has partnered with TZ APAC, Asia's leading Tezos blockchain Incubator, with plans to invest in games.
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Asia Still Attractive to Crypto Players, But US Sees Increased Interest Post-ETF Approval + More Crypto News
15.2.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s crypto news: Asia Still Attractive to Crypto Players, But US Sees Increased Interest Post-ETF Approval Tokenization is Future of Finance, Despite Slump...
Singapore’s Web3 Firms Call for Budget Support to Boost Talent and Security
13.2.2024
With the 2024 Budget announcement on the horizon, Singapore’s web3 community is voicing a critical need for government support. According to a recent report by The Straits Times, the Singaporean firms are specifically looking for help in two key areas: developing a skilled talent pool...
Crypto Widget WordPress Plugin Flagged as “Critical” Cybersecurity Risk
8.2.2024
A crypto widget plugin for web content management system WordPress was named as a “critical cybersecurity risk” yesterday. A security bulletin released by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) noted that a plugin called “The Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List”...
Curtain Fell: Ideal Cooperation Blockchain (ICB) Presents Advanced Blockchain Network at ICO Level
5.2.2024
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, February 5th, 2024 – ICB Crypto Services eagerly announces the initiation of Ideal Cooperation Blockchain (ICB), a prominent venture introduced by ICB Labs. After its recent inception a few years ago, ICB Labs is going to organize an official launch of the blockchain...
Singapore Police Warn About ‘Crypto Drainers’ Stealing Cryptocurrencies From Wallets
3.2.2024
Singapore’s Police Force and Cyber Security Agency (CSA) have issued a joint warning about “crypto drainer” malware, which steals cryptocurrencies from wallets. As digital assets become more popular, “Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging crypto drainers to target...
Singapore High Court Denies 3AC’s Bid to Dismiss Suit by Defiance Capital Founder
2.2.2024
The High Court of Singapore has denied Three Arrows Capital’s (3AC) attempt to dismiss a lawsuit by Defiance Capital founder Cheong Jun Yoong, affirming the legal standing of digital assets in trust disputes. Singapore Court Upholds Defiance Capital’s Suit Against 3AC in Crypto Case...
DeFiance Capital Wins in Lawsuit Against Defunct Crypto Fund 3AC in Singapore
2.2.2024
The High Court of Singapore turned down plea from the now-defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) to dismiss DeFiance Capital’s lawsuit filed against the fund. In a recent hearing, Judge Chua Lee Ming gave greenlight to Defiance Capital in its $140 million dispute with 3AC. Further...
Singapore Authorities Raise Concerns Around Crypto Draining Kits
1.2.2024
Singapore police authority and the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore have raised concerns around cryptocurrency draining kits. In a joint statement, the authorities warned that cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging cryptocurrency drainers and targeting owners of digital wallets. (1/2) As...
Crypto Bank Sygnum Raises $40 Million for Expansion and Mergers
25.1.2024
Sygnum AG, a global digital asset bank, has successfully raised $40 million in a strategic funding round led by Azimut Holding. According to Sygnum’s latest announcement, the bank completed the oversubscribed funding round with over $40 million, exceeding its original $35 million target. Following...
Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Inches Closer to 'Unicorn' Status With $40M Raise
25.1.2024
The company said that its initial target for the funding round was $35 million
Sega to Develop New Web3 Games, Reveals Partnership With Finschia
22.1.2024
Sega Singapore, a subsidiary of the worldwide recognized entertainment company, has announced that it will seek to produce new Web3 games as part of a partnership established with Finschia, a blockchain project. As part of this partnership, Sega will also participate in the governance of Finschia...
Spartan Group’s Report Reveals Bitcoin’s Untapped Potential via Emerging Layers
20.1.2024
A new report details how Ordinals and other layer-two innovations can reshape Bitcoin’s role in the digital economy, moving it beyond just a store of value. New Report Outlines How Bitcoin Can Evolve to a Multi-Layered Ecosystem The “Bitcoin Layers” report, produced by...
Singapore’s MAS Denies Listing Bitcoin Spot ETF, Retail Investors Can Still Access US ETFs
18.1.2024
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has made it clear that spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs will not be allowed to be listed in Singapore for retail investors. The decision stems from the fact that cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, are not considered eligible assets for ETFs according...