Binance CEO Says Crypto Exchange Has Applied for a Singapore License

The world's top cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume is hoping to get the official green light to operate in Singapore.

Fidelity’s VC Arm Leads $13M Series A for Blockchain-Based B2B Network Clear

Clear claims it can reduce friction in global trade that amounts to $140 billion every year.

Singapore Clears Securities Token Platform iSTOX for Full Trading

Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has greenlit a blockchain-based platform iSTOX to trade tokenized capital market securities such as equity and bonds.

Singapore Announces New AML Rules for Crypto Businesses

Singapore’s newly enacted Payment Services Act brings so-called Digital Payment Token (DPT) services under current anti-money laundering (AML) and counterterrorist-financing (CTF) rules.

Major Australian Exchange Expands to Singapore for Crypto-Friendly Regs

Independent Reserve will expand to Singapore to take advantage of its "overwhelmingly positive" regulatory response.

Ex-Morgan Stanley Executives Launch Crypto Derivatives Platform in Singapore

A team of Morgan Stanley veterans have launched a crypto derivatives trading platform, claiming it is faster and more secure than some of the market’s biggest players.

Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures Launch in Singapore in Just Two Weeks

Bakkt, the bitcoin subsidiary of NYSE owner ICE, has announced the launch date and specs for its Singapore-listed, cash-delivered bitcoin futures.

Singapore Proposes Allowing Bitcoin, Ether Derivatives Trading on Approved Exchanges

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state's de facto central bank, may soon allow cryptocurrency-based derivatives to be traded on regulated platforms.

HSBC, SGX to Investigate if DLT Offers Efficiency Boost for Bond Markets

A new trial will examine if digitalizing fixed income securities with DLT can bring new efficiencies to the Asian markets.