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Crypto Exchange XREX Secures In-principal Approval in Singapore

XREX, a cryptocurrency exchange located in Asia that focuses on global transactions, was granted in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license in Singapore. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has awarded preliminary permission to XREX Singapore for a license that would enable the firm to provide digital payment

November 17, 2023 1 min read

MAS Collaborates with Global Regulators on Digital Asset Initiatives

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with regulatory authorities from Japan, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. The collaboration involves the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA), the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), and the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and is set to

October 30, 2023 1 min read

ZEX PR WIRE Unveils $15,000 Worth of Free PR Campaign at Token 2049 Singapore

ZEX PR WIRE, a leading name in the realm of public relations and media outreach, is thrilled to unveil a game-changing opportunity for participants of Token 2049 Singapore Edition, scheduled for September 2023. In a strategic move to bolster the visibility and impact of delegates, exhibitors, and sponsors, ZEX PR

September 6, 2023 2 mins read

Singapore’s Central Bank Introduces Guidelines for Stablecoins Issuers

In an effort to improve the reliability of single-currency stablecoins, Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), issued new guidelines on August 15. For single-currency stablecoins having a circulation value of more than S$5 million tied to the Singapore Dollar or any fiat of the G10 nations, the

August 15, 2023 2 mins read

Singapore’s Financial Regulator Mandates Trusts for Crypto Exchanges

To safeguard investor funds, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering mandating that crypto exchanges maintain a dedicated trust. On Monday, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) allegedly ordered cryptocurrency exchanges in the country to start holding customer funds in trust. By the end of 2023, all crypto trading

July 3, 2023 2 mins read

Singapore MAS Proposes Universal Protocol for Different Cryptocurrencies

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has proposed a universal protocol that would outline the parameters for the usage of different cryptocurrencies. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released a white paper on its new Purpose Bound Money (PBM) concept on June 21. The report details the idea’s lifespan and

June 21, 2023 1 min read

Crypto Exchange Luno Exits Singapore Market

Luno, a cryptocurrency exchange owned by Digital Currency Group, is discontinuing operations in Singapore. This change is part of Luno’s ongoing process of evaluating its “global strategy and presence,” the company said in a blog post. Furthermore, the company notified the relevant authorities in Singapore. That it was withdrawing its

April 18, 2023 2 mins read

Singapore Proposes Standards For Banks Dealing With Crypto Sector

Authorities in Singapore are making a concerted effort to provide recommendations for banks on verifying cryptocurrency clients. Banks in the city-state have been collaborating with regulators over the last six months. In order to develop industry-wide guidelines for vetting cryptocurrency consumers. Singapore’s monetary authority, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS),

April 7, 2023 1 min read

Singapore-based DBS Bank To Offer Crypto Trading in Hong Kong

DBS Group Holdings Ltd. plans to apply for a license that would allow it to offer cryptocurrencies to customers in Hong Kong as the region works towards becoming a hub for digital assets. The DBS Bank in Singapore runs a digital currency exchange, which it made available for cryptocurrency trading

February 13, 2023 1 min read

The FTX Collapse Caused “Reputational Damage” to Temasek Says, Wong

The Collapse of the popular crypto exchange FTX, has really affected hundreds of thousands of investors around the world. In fact the entire crypto market crashed due to the liquidity crunch of FTX, causing global ripple effects. In addition, the price fall of Bitcoin is one of the great losses

November 30, 2022 2 mins read