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McDonald’s launches “My Happy Place” metaverse in Singapore
6.6.2024
The renowned American fast food chain McDonald’s launched the “My Happy Place” metaverse in Singapore in collaboration with Bandwagon Labs. Bandwagon Labs is the metaverse wing of Bandwagon, a top entertainment media technology organization. McDonald’s and Bandwagon Labs are both highly...
McDonald’s metaverse debuts in Singapore
6.6.2024
McDonald’s Singapore launches the ‘My Happy Place’ metaverse, letting locals build virtual burgers, play multiplayer games, and earn rewards
BIS Plans Instant Cross-Border Payments Using Wholesale CBDC Settlement
4.6.2024
In a move to improve traditional cross-border payments, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has announced the launch of Project Rialto. This project aims to enhance instant cross-border payments by integrating a modular foreign exchange (FX) component with settlement in wholesale central...
Sleepy Crypto Market ‘May Get Caught Offside’: QCP Capital Eyes Bullish Shift in Ethereum
2.6.2024
This weekend, the Singaporean cryptocurrency firm QCP Capital reported a significant drop in market volatility after the approval of spot ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), despite ongoing catalysts. QCP highlighted that bitcoin is under bearish pressure due to potential new supply from...
Marketnode Secures Series A Funding Led by Financial Services Giant HSBC
30.5.2024
On Thursday, Singapore’s Marketnode, a digital market infrastructure operator, secured funding for its Series A financing round led by HSBC, the British multinational universal bank and financial services group. The exact amount raised during the Series A funding was not disclosed. HSBC Joins...
Singapore's DBS Bank holding $650M Ethereum? Nansen flags whale holdings
30.5.2024
Nansen believes the crypto wallet already earned $200 million by holding ETH
Singapore's Largest Bank DBS Is an Ether Whale With Nearly $650M in ETH: Nansen
30.5.2024
The address has already made $200 million from its ether holdings
Wow, Even Super Nintendo World's Bathrooms Have Great Music
24.5.2024
Going to the bathroom is (hopefully) not a memorable part of your trip to a theme park or resort. However, the bathrooms in Super Nintendo World—with their wonderful, chill music—seem so good that you’ll be excited when nature calls. Read more
Ghana, Singapore conduct trade in semi-fungible token pilot project
17.5.2024
Project DESFT is meant to encourage trade between small businesses using a CBDC and a stablecoin, with an emphasis on credentialing
Deutsche Bank Joins Singapore’s Project Guardian Asset Tokenization Project
14.5.2024
Deutsche Bank, a German multinational investment bank has joined Singapore's central bank on asset tokenization.
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Deutsche Bank joins Singapore's asset tokenization project
14.5.2024
Deutsche Bank joined Singapore’s tokenization project soon after reiterating skepticism about transparency about the world’s largest stablecoin, Tether
Custody Provider Liminal Receives Approval in Abu Dhabi as it Expands to Middle East
13.5.2024
Liminal, a leading Singapore-based custody services provider, has achieved a significant milestone in its global expansion journey with regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi.
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Custody Provider Liminal Wins Approval in Abu Dhabi as It Extends Expansion in Asia
13.5.2024
Singapore-based Liminal won approval to operate as a regulated custodian, another sign of its expanding footprint in the APAC and MENA regions
QCP Receives In-Principal Approval From Abu Dhabi Regulator
7.5.2024
QCP said in April it was setting up shop in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Further Ventures
Galaxis Raises $10M, Doubling Down on Belief That NFTs Will Provide Real Value Everywhere
7.5.2024
As it gears up for its token launch, Galaxis, a Singapore-based Web3 platform, has raised $10 million with participation from Chainlink, Ethereum Name Services (ENS), Rarestone Capital, Taisu Ventures and ENS co-founder Nick Johnson, it announced Tuesday
Discover the future Of finance at WFC FinTech 2024 Singapore
6.5.2024
WFC FinTech 2024 Singapore is poised to revolutionize the landscape of finance and technology on June 25-26, 2024. As the premier event in the region, it promises an immersive experience for industry enthusiasts, thought leaders, and innovators alike. Outline of the event As the leading hub...
Crypto Payments Firm Triple-A Includes PayPal’s Stablecoin in Payment Options for Customers
19.4.2024
Singapore-based payments company Triple-A has announced plans to integrate PayPal's stablecoin into its list of supported tokens for customer payments.
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Crypto Market Maker GSR Wins Singapore’s Stringent License
4.4.2024
Singapore regulators have granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license to crypto market maker GSR Markets, establishing the company as among the initial recipients of such authorization within its sector.
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Crypto Market Maker GSR Recieves Singapore Crypto License
4.4.2024
The license is the first awarded by Singapore to a crypto market maker
Singapore Imposes New Rules for Digital Payment Token Services
3.4.2024
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has announced amendments to the Payment Services Act to impose additional requirements on digital payment token service providers and broaden the scope of regulated services. The central bank warned that entities that do...