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.
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Sep 4, 2023 at 12:25 p.m. UTC
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Singapore's Central Bank Presents Design Framework for Interoperable Digital Asset Networks
Singapore's central bank is proposing ways to design open, interoperable networks for tokenized digital assets. "The Hash" panel discusses the framework presented by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), as banking giants like Standard Chartered, HSBC and Citi are set to run multiple tokenization trials across wealth management, fixed income and foreign exchange.
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Jun 26, 2023 at 5:58 p.m. UTC
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Singapore's MAS Proposes Design Framework for Interoperable Digital Asset Networks
Banking giants like Standard Chartered, HSBC and Citi are set to run multiple tokenization trials across wealth management, fixed income and foreign exchange.
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Jun 26, 2023 at 11:26 a.m. UTC
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Ripple Obtains In-Principle Approval for Major Payments Institution License in Singapore
Authorities in Singapore have awarded 190 Major Payment Institution Licenses, with 11 going to Digital Payment Token companies.
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Jun 22, 2023 at 2:08 a.m. UTC
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Central Banks Introduce CBDC, Stablecoin Standards With Amazon, Grab Running Trials
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed standards for using digital money, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized bank deposits, on a distributed ledger. "The Hash" panel breaks down the technical white paper produced by the agency with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other financial institutions.
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Jun 21, 2023 at 5:56 p.m. UTC
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Central Banks Propose CBDC, Stablecoin Standards With Amazon, Grab Running Trials
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in collaboration with the IMF and other central banks, is proposing common conditions for retail payments with digital money on a distributed ledger.
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Jun 21, 2023 at 2:26 p.m. UTC
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NY Fed, Singapore Regulator Verify CBDC Use for Cross-Border Payments
Central bank digital currency CBDC systems operating on different types of networks can be used for cross border and cross currency payments according to a new report published by researchers with the New York Federal Reserve and Monetary Authority of Singapore MAS Coin Desk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down [...]
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May 19, 2023 at 2:22 p.m. UTC
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Singapore Working With Banks to Provide Guidance on Crypto Businesses: Bloomberg
An industry report is expected to outline best practices in areas including due diligence and risk management.
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Apr 6, 2023 at 6:43 a.m. UTC
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Binance's Custody Arm Ceffu Will Apply for Singapore License: Report
Binance rebranded its custody arm to Ceffu earlier this month.
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Mar 2, 2023 at 6:20 a.m. UTC
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Singapore's Financial Regulator Defends Itself After FTX Blowup
Singapore state fund Temasek’s investment in FTX caused "reputational damage," but “it is the nature of investment and risk-taking,” said Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Nov 30, 2022 at 10:33 a.m. UTC
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