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B2C2 Strengthens Asia-Pacific Presence with New Singapore Office

  • The company will apply for an MPI licence in the city-state.
  • It has appointed David Rogers as the CEO of Asia-Pacific.
Monday, 27/05/2024 | 06:53 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Singapore's Liminal Secures Regulatory Approval in Abu Dhabi

  • The firm's Indian subsidiary is India's first FIU-registered digital asset custodian.
  • Its Dubai entity obtained initial approval from the emirate's VARA last month.
Monday, 13/05/2024 | 10:26 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Singapore Revisits Terraform Labs' Collapse, Clarifies Licensing Irregularities

  • The city-state said that the crypto platform was not performing activities requiring a license from the MAS.
  • MAS wants crypto exchanges to segregate customers' assets, mitigate conflict of interest, and implement risk management processes.
Wednesday, 08/05/2024 | 16:07 GMT by Jared Kirui
FinTech

UK, Singapore Eye Private Capital in Commitment to Sustainable Finance and Fintech

  • The two countries aim for standardized disclosure frameworks and mobilization of private capital for green finance initiatives.
  • Recent discussions between the two nations also focused on artificial intelligence, crypto assets, and central bank digital currencies.
Wednesday, 08/05/2024 | 12:55 GMT by Jared Kirui
Institutional FX

Singapore's SGX Launches AI Tool for FX Trading

  • The tool enhances FX trading with faster and more informed decision-making capabilities.
  • It aggregates data on FX and digital assets, such as trades, price streams, and user activities.
Tuesday, 30/04/2024 | 15:09 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

Exclusive: eToro Seeks Regulatory License in Singapore

  • The broker’s application with MAS is “in process.”
  • If approved, it will be the first broker license in Southeast Asia.
Monday, 08/04/2024 | 10:18 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

MAS Introduces COSMIC to Tackle Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

  • The platform has been developed with six major commercial banks in Singapore.
  • It allows FIs to share information based on identified red flags for suspicious behavior or profiles.
Monday, 01/04/2024 | 09:02 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Doo Financial's Subsidiary DCM Secures CMS License from MAS

  • The firm can now deal in capital market products, offer financing, and provide custodial services.
  • It also holds a license for providing financial advisory services, including analysis/report issuance.
Friday, 22/03/2024 | 13:10 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

OKX Joins Growing List of Crypto Exchanges with Singapore's MPI License

  • Another digital assets platform secured an in-principle payments license.
  • OKX is now able to provide digital payment token services and cross-border transfers.
Wednesday, 13/03/2024 | 07:55 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

MAS Grants Bitstamp Crypto Regulatory Approval for Singapore Expansion

  • The firm is the inaugural European exchange to attain this approval in the country.
  • It will serve financial institutions, fintech firms, and brokerages as clients.
Wednesday, 06/03/2024 | 09:20 GMT by Tareq Sikder
FinTech

Revolut Launches Mobile Wallets in Singapore for Direct Transfers

  • Mobile Wallets streamline transfers without traditional bank details like IBANs or SWIFT codes.
  • Standard users will incur a 0.4% fee for remittances to Kenya and Bangladesh.
Wednesday, 28/02/2024 | 11:37 GMT by Tareq Sikder
FinTech

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
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