Singapore’s financial industry is making significant strides in utilizing blockchain technology to optimize asset management. While often associated with cryptocurrencies, Singapore sees the potential of distributed ledgers beyond digital currencies, focusing on improving efficiency within its institutional finance sector. This…
Triple-A Adds PayPal Stablecoin to Payment Options in Singapore
Triple-A, a leading payments company based in Singapore, is set to enhance its payment services by including PayPal’s stablecoin among the list of tokens accepted for merchant payments. As the first licensed crypto payments company in Singapore, Triple-A has been…
Proposed Regulations for Crypto Service Providers in Singapore
In its ongoing efforts to enhance the regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has recently released the final tranche of responses to feedback on a consultation paper regarding proposed regulations for crypto service providers.…
Paxos Obtains Regulatory Approval in Singapore for US Dollar Stablecoin Initiative
In a notable stride, Paxos, a forefront blockchain platform, has attained preliminary endorsement from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its venture, Paxos Digital Singapore. This endorsement marks a significant breakthrough, permitting Paxos to extend its stablecoin platform denominated…
Winners of the Singapore World Tour Hackathon Revealed by Aptos
The Aptos network, renowned for its commitment to fostering innovation, recently announced the winners of the Singapore leg of its highly anticipated World Tour Hackathon. On October 27, 2023, Aptos unveiled 14 exceptional projects that excelled in different tracks, showcasing…
Ripple Secures Major Payments Institution License in Singapore
Ripple, a leading cryptocurrency company, announced a significant milestone as it obtained a major payments institution license in Singapore. This strategic move aims to strengthen Ripple’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and demonstrates its commitment to expanding its regulated crypto…
Three Arrows Capital Co-Founder Su Zhu Arrested in Singapore
In a significant development impacting the cryptocurrency industry, Su Zhu, the co-founder of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), a prominent crypto hedge fund, was recently arrested in Singapore. This arrest comes as a consequence of Su Zhu’s failure to comply with…
Fugitive founder of crypto hedge fund that lost $10 billion arrested in Singapore while attempting to flee
The recent arrest of Su Zhu, a crypto fugitive and co-founder of the now-defunct digital asset hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency industry. Zhu was apprehended while attempting to flee Singapore, as disclosed by the…
Singapore among World’s First to Agree to Stablecoin Crypto Regulation
Making the dawn of new age, The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced its rules for using and adapting a stablecoin cryptocurrency. Singapore is one of the earliest in setting the bar by finalizing stablecoin regulations. This stablecoin crypto regulation…