OKX, a global cryptocurrency spot, and derivatives exchange which is now fully licensed in Singapore, hires former Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) officials as local CEO. OKX’s Singapore entity OKX SG received the full Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. This allows them to offer
A survey found that among countries throughout the world, Singapore has the highest rate of cryptocurrency adoption. With Hong Kong and the UAE following closely behind. Researching the current status of cryptocurrency adoption across nations, the Henley Crypto Adoption Index 2024 was published by the investment migration consulting company Henley
Blockchain technology has begun to see extensive incorporation in several fields over the past months. With increasing awareness of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, other sectors are identifying ways of integration. Recently, Singapore-based DBS bank launched the pilot of its blockchain-based government grants. Notably, the bank has immersed itself in blockchain
The much-anticipated VC Founders Summit is set to take place on September 21st, bringing together venture capitalists, industry leaders, and innovators to shape the future of investment and entrepreneurship. As a dynamic side event of the renowned Token2049 conference, and coinciding with the excitement of Singapore Formula One Week, this
Providers of digital payment tokens (DPTs) pose serious threats to the integrity of the anti-money-laundering (AML) system, according to Singapore’s most recent Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (MLNRA). Not included in the 2014 report, this one’s 126 pages are packed with additional dangers. Providers of DPT services and traders of
Singapore banks affected by the substantial money laundering announced increased scrutiny of their wealthy customers according to Bloomberg. Leading banks such as Citigroup Inc., and DBS Group Holdings Ltd. are among the banks that are working to tighten security following the attack in 2023. Notably, the money laundering case that
Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange based in Europe, has received preliminary regulatory clearance from Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS). The exchange will soon be authorized to provide digital payment token services in the region thanks to the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license, according to an email release on Wednesday. Bitstamp boasts that
After receiving clearance from the U.S SEC, Spot Bitcoin ETFs have lately gained immense market interest. However, retail investors cannot purchase Spot Bitcoin ETFs due to a ban imposed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The regulatory body has banned listing of Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the nation. Bitcoin
The BitGo crypto custody firm has received an in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license via its local entity from Singapore’s financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). A post on Twitter declared the in-principle approval by the corporation. This authorization follows BitGo’s acquisition of a crypto
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore has issued a public warning against a new kind of cyber fraud that employs deepfake technology. Recent Facebook posts of his have drawn attention to the proliferation of videos purporting to show him encouraging crypto frauds, which he claims are the product of
