Singapore

The Grab Web3 Wallet will be available to users of the ride hailing, food delivery and digital payments app to use vouchers in non-fungible token (NFT) form and earn rewards.

By Jamie Crawley

Sep 14, 2023 at 8:51 a.m. UTC

Sep 14, 2023

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Three Arrows Founders Hit With 9-Year Trading Ban in Singapore

MAS has banned the Three Arrows Capital founders from managing, directing, or being a shareholder of any registered capital markets services firm in Singapore.

By Sam Reynolds

Sep 14, 2023 at 3:46 a.m. UTC

Sep 14, 2023

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Digital Trading Platform MetaComp Offers Clients Stablecoin-to-TradFi Security Path, Claiming Singapore First

Trading volume has climbed to around $50 million since the service was introduced last month.

By Amitoj Singh

Sep 13, 2023 at 2:27 p.m. UTC

Sep 13, 2023

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Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Custody Now Available in Singapore

The development marks a rare marriage in the region of a traditional financial institution and a digital asset firm.

By Amitoj Singh

Sep 12, 2023 at 4:21 a.m. UTC

Sep 12, 2023

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Blockchain

India’s G20 Presidency, Blockchain Week Outlook

Host Angie Lau breaks down the crypto presence at India's G20 summit as global leaders discuss establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets. Plus, an outlook on the...

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 8, 2023 at 3:32 p.m. UTC

Sep 8, 2023

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Singapore's New President, a Former Central Bank Chairman, Has Called Crypto 'Slightly Crazy'

The 66-year-old garnered more than 70% of the vote to take over a largely ceremonial role.

By Amitoj Singh

Sep 4, 2023 at 12:25 p.m. UTC

Sep 4, 2023

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Australia

Binance to Shut Down 'Connect' Service; State of Crypto in Singapore and Australia

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the state of Binance as the crypto exchange shut down its buy-and-sell service Binance Connect just one year after its launch. Plus, insi...

By CoinDesk Staff

Aug 18, 2023 at 2:41 p.m. UTC

Aug 18, 2023

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Singapore's Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Regulatory Framework

Stablecoins must hold minimum base capital 1 million Singapore dollars ($740,000) and provide redemption within no more than five business days of a request

By Jamie Crawley

Aug 15, 2023 at 11:42 a.m. UTC

Aug 15, 2023

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Crypto Brokerage Blockchain.com Receives Institution License From Singapore

The company had received an in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore last year.

By Camomile Shumba

Aug 8, 2023 at 1:18 p.m. UTC

Aug 8, 2023

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Hackers Hit Curve, China Announces Blockchain Link and Is FTX Back?

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Hackers Hit Curve, China Announces Blockchain Link and Is FTX Back?

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the DeFi world as the nearly $52 million exploit of Curve Finance stirred up trouble in the space. Plus, Shanghai's plan to build a block...

By CoinDesk Staff

Aug 4, 2023 at 3:28 p.m. UTC

Aug 4, 2023

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