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MonFX Expands Operations with New Singapore Office, Hires Head of Sales

  • The company is expanding in Asia-Pacific and plans 80% sales team growth in 2024.
  • David Venn was appointed as the Head of Sales to drive business growth in the region.
Monday, 22/01/2024 | 08:38 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

MAS Greenlights BitGo Singapore with In-Principle Approval for Key License

  • With the full license, the firm will enable the trading of digital assets using its insured cold storage solution.
  • The firm recently obtained a German crypto custody license from BaFin.
Wednesday, 10/01/2024 | 09:40 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Executive Moves

CMC Markets Names New Singapore Head to Focus on CFDs Growth

  • Kurt Mayell previously worked at the APAC unit of CMC.
  • He first joined CMC Markets APAC in 2013.
Wednesday, 10/01/2024 | 07:30 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Upbit Singapore Granted MPI License for Institutional Crypto Services

  • This license allows the crypto exchange to serve institutional and retail clients in Singapore.
  • Singapore has taken significant steps to regulate digital assets.
Monday, 08/01/2024 | 15:25 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

Singapore's Court Investigates 3AC’s Co-Founder in $3B Legal Tussle

  • The crypto lender's liquidators have accused Su Zhu of obstructing investigations.
  • Despite civil proceedings, no criminal charges have been filed against 3AC's executives.
Wednesday, 13/12/2023 | 14:31 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

Do Kwon and Terraform Labs Face Escalating Troubles: Class Action Advances in Singapore

  • Terraform Labs is grappling with a major legal battle over the collapse of the UST token.
  • A class action representing more than 300 parties was filed in September last year.
Friday, 01/12/2023 | 13:45 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

Singapore's MAS Takes Aim at Crypto Speculation with New Regulations

  • The regulator has introduced strict guidelines for Digital Payment Token providers.
  • The MAS will implement the new guidelines starting in mid-2024.
Thursday, 23/11/2023 | 13:16 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

A Tale of Two Perspectives: Singapore's Skepticism and Germany's Crypto Embrace

  • Shaping the trajectory of digital finance.
Thursday, 16/11/2023 | 12:12 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Institutional FX

MAS to Inspect Credit Suisse amid Money Laundering Scandal

  • MAS officials will conduct interviews and review documents.
  • In 2017, Credit Suisse faced scrutiny from MAS for the '1MDB scandal', resulting in a S$700,000 fine.
Wednesday, 18/10/2023 | 07:11 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Upbit's Singapore Entity Gets In-Principal Approval for MPI License

  • Upbit's In-Principal Approval marks a step towards offering regulated services.
  • Singapore has emerged as a global cryptocurrency hub.
Monday, 16/10/2023 | 08:42 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Institutional FX

SGX Reports Record FX and Commodity Trading Activity in September

  • The exchange has launched an equity ETF focusing on climate action.
  • A growing interest in sustainable finance drives increased trading activity.
Friday, 13/10/2023 | 14:07 GMT by Jared Kirui
News

Ripple Cements Singapore Presence with MPI License

  • The license has been awarded after the company Ripple received in-principle approval.
  • Recently, several other crypto companies also received the same license.
Wednesday, 04/10/2023 | 06:29 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Sygnum Singapore Gains Full License for Crypto Brokerage Services

  • The firm will offer digital payment token (DPT) brokerage services.
  • Individual investors and institutions can trade crypto through Sygnum's platform.
Monday, 02/10/2023 | 19:00 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

"A Vital Market": Coinbase Obtains Singapore License

  • The exchange gained an in-principal license last year.
  • It is stressing on offering locally curated services in Singapore.
Monday, 02/10/2023 | 07:20 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Singapore Authorities Arrest Co-Founder of 3AC in Bankruptcy Case

  • Zhu was arrested for failure to cooperate in bankruptcy proceedings.
  • 3AC's downfall is traced to alleged poor risk management and debt default.
Friday, 29/09/2023 | 17:31 GMT by Jared Kirui
Analysis

Analysis: FX Traders from Singapore Were Most Active in June

  • May hinted at a slowdown, June shows a typical summer lull.
  • June sees a sharp drop in trading activity, Singapore leads.
Thursday, 28/09/2023 | 12:50 GMT by Sylwester Majewski
Retail FX

Singapore's MAS Comes Out Swinging with $20M in Fines for Financial Misconduct

  • MAS has released its 4th Enforcement Report, highlighting a stricter approach to financial misconduct.
  • The report unveils a focus on regulating digital assets in the coming years.
Tuesday, 19/09/2023 | 09:26 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Singapore Bans Three Arrows Capital Founders for Nine Years

  • The two founders were blamed for several regulatory reporting lapses.
  • The fund collapsed last year, triggering a broader crypto market downturn.
Thursday, 14/09/2023 | 10:00 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

Tiger Brokers Goes Big with New Fund Management Venture in Singapore

  • Tiger Fund Management officially started its operations in the Asian market.
  • The firm has secured partnerships with Yuanta Securities, aiming to launch a money market fund.
Thursday, 14/09/2023 | 08:08 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

News Nuggets | 11 September: New Spectrum Markets Member; AsiaNext's Singapore License

  • Also, the crackdown of Malaysia and Hong Kong regulators.
  • Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Monday, 11/09/2023 | 09:29 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff
Payments

Payoneer Eyes Singapore’s SMEs: Obtains Major Payment Institution License

  • The license was awarded by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
  • The license enables the company to offer new services, including cross-border transfers.
Wednesday, 16/08/2023 | 12:06 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

Blockchain.com and TerraPay Secure Payments Licenses in Singapore

  • Blockchain.com receives a full license after securing in-principle approval in 2022.
  • For both companies Singapore acts as an important hub in the Southeast Asia region.
Tuesday, 08/08/2023 | 07:22 GMT by Damian Chmiel
FinTech

Singapore Tops as Southeast Asia Reports Record Investments in Fintech

  • ASEAN reported a record amount of fintech investments in 2022.
  • Singapore ranks top, bolstered by a sound financial infrastructure.
Friday, 14/07/2023 | 16:22 GMT by Jared Kirui
Regulation

Singapore Proposes New Measures for Digital Payment Token Services

  • The MAS has introduced a statutory trust for Digital Payment Token services.
  • The regulator has restricted lending and staking services.
Monday, 03/07/2023 | 11:26 GMT by Jared Kirui
FinTech

Singapore’s Central Bank Launches Framework for Digital Asset Networks

  • The project brings together 11 partners, including giant financial institutions.
  • Among the key areas are wealth management, fixed income, and foreign exchange.
Monday, 26/06/2023 | 14:04 GMT by Jared Kirui
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