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Binance's Custody Arm Ceffu Will Apply For Singapore License: Report
2.3.2023
Binance rebranded its custody arm to Ceffu earlier this month
Hodlnaut founders propose selling the firm instead of liquidation
1.3.2023
Despite Hodlnaut creditors insisting on the firm’s liquidation, the founders keep trying to save the business and sell it to potential investors
Crypto Lender Vauld Gets Further Extension for Restructuring Plan
27.2.2023
Vauld now has until March 24 to present its restructuring plan. Its existing legal protection from its creditors expires on Feb. 28
BIS General Manager Casts Doubt on Stablecoins, Claiming Tokens Do Not Benefit From Regulations or Central Planning
22.2.2023
According to Agustin Carstens, the head of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), cryptocurrencies have lost the “battle” against fiat currencies issued by the world’s central banks. While speaking at the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Wednesday, Carstens stressed that...
Today in Crypto: 'Crypto Trading Activity Increased Markedly in the Wake of Terra & FTX Falls', Huobi Moving from Singapore to Hong Kong, Swarm Launches Tradable Stocks and Bonds On-chain
21.2.2023
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India expands national payment network to Singapore: What’s in it for crypto?
21.2.2023
One of the banking partners in the cross-border remittance service is also part of the government’s CBDC program
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Sees 80% Increase in Bitcoin Trading Volume on Its Crypto Exchange
20.2.2023
The largest bank in Southeast Asia, DBS, has revealed that bitcoin trading volume on its cryptocurrency exchange jumped 80% in 2022 while ether trading volume surged 65%. “We believe that the market has decisively shifted its focus towards trust and stability, especially in the wake...
Sony and Astar Network Launch Web3 Incubation Program for NFT and DAO-Focused Projects
19.2.2023
On Feb. 17, 2023, Tokyo-based Sony Network Communications announced that it is co-hosting a Web3 incubation program with the multichain smart contract platform Astar Network. The program has started accepting applications, and Sony and Astar will jointly mentor Web3 projects “focused on...
Crypto Was Singapore's Top Area of Fintech Investment in 2022 Despite Global Slowdown: KPMG
16.2.2023
Crypto or Blockchain was the top area of fintech investment in Singapore for the year 2022 despite the global slowdown in the space, according to KPMG despite the finding of a key trend that investors are shifting to non-crypto blockchain-based solutions
DBS Says Bitcoin Trading up 80% in 2022 on DDex Exchange
15.2.2023
DBS’ crypto exchange, which is not open to retail traders, currently allows for bitcoin, ether, XRP, bitcoin cash, DOT, and ADA trading
DBS Bank to offer cryptocurrency trading in Hong Kong
13.2.2023
As Hong Kong has been opening up to crypto, major financial institutions like DBS Group are targeting new crypto services in the Chinese territory
Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023: A Gathering of Thought Leaders in the Blockchain Industry
9.2.2023
FINEXPO is excited to announce the upcoming Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023, set to take place on the 16th and 17th of February 2023 at Marina Bay Sands Convention Center Singapore. This premier event will bring together some of the most visionary individuals in the blockchain industry from around...
3AC founder has 'chosen to ignore his duties' by not responding to subpoena, say bankruptcy lawyers
8.2.2023
According to the filing, Kyle Davies was “without question” aware of the subpoena posted to Twitter, citing the 3AC founder's online activity and attempts to raise funds for GTX
South Korean officials traveled to Serbia to find Do Kwon
8.2.2023
The South Korean prosecutor's office reportedly admitted that the reports one of its team visited Serbia “aren’t false.”
What You Need to Know About Crypto Regulation in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan
25.1.2023
Asia’s biggest financial centers seem eager to encourage the growth of the crypto industry while protecting consumers and preventing contagion if things go wrong
Singapore Regulator Advocates ‘One Regulatory System’ for Crypto and Traditional Finance
24.1.2023
Singapore’s senior minister and the chairman of the central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), says there should be just “one regulatory system” for both crypto and traditional finance. In addition, he stressed that regulators should provide “ultra clarity...
Davos 2023: Banking Panel Reinforces the Need for Crypto Regulation
20.1.2023
A group of global banking experts hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) convened about the need for global crypto regulation, including stablecoins and unbacked crypto assets. The panel agreed there must be at least some kind of base regulation for these assets and bank-equivalent regulation...
Ripple CEO: XRP lawsuit resolved by June, SEC conduct 'embarrassing'
19.1.2023
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the firm's XRP lawsuit could come to an end within "single-digit months."
Today in Crypto: Digital Yuan Used to Buy Securities, Monex Group Interested in FTX Japan, Bitget Launches Copy Trading in Spot Market
17.1.2023
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Start of Singtel’s first metaverse event in Singapore
17.1.2023
Singtel has formed an extremely lucrative partnership with SK Telecom (SKT). This entity happens to be the biggest telecom operator based in South Korea. Together they kick-started their very first splendidly organized metaverse event, the venue for which was the Singtel Comcentre in Singapore....