Singapore

CoinFlash

Singapore’s SDAX Gets In-Principle Approval to Launch Digital Asset Exchange

SDAX now has in-principle approval from Singapore's central bank for its Recognized Market Operator license.

News  ·  1 February 2021
Exchanges

Gemini Exchange Adds Local Currency, DeFi Tokens in Singapore Expansion

The exchange has increased the trading options for Singapore users, including several DeFi tokens.

Markets  ·  26 January 2021
CoinFlash

Bank of Singapore Says Crypto Could Replace Gold as Store of Value

Cryptocurrencies need to overcome a number of hurdles first, though, according to a research note.

Markets  ·  25 January 2021
CoinFlash

Singapore Exchange, Temasek Launch Digital Asset Business for Capital Markets

The new venture seeks to partner with fixed income issuance platforms for their post-trade infrastructure.

News  ·  22 January 2021
Regulation

Crypto Custody Firm Leaves Singapore’s Regulatory Sandbox With License, ISO Rating

The firm exits the sandbox with what it claims is the first ISO 27001 certification for a crypto custody provider.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 January 2021
CBDCs

SDX Chief Gets Philosophical About Crypto’s Swiss-Singapore Connection

The crypto corridor connecting Switzerland and Singapore is firming up, involving many of the usual suspects in banking, custody and trading.

Business  ·  11 December 2020
Exchanges

DBS Bank’s Digital Exchange to Begin Trading Crypto ‘Next Week’

The DBS Digital Exchange is 10% owned by Singapore's SGX stock exchange.

Business  ·  10 December 2020
ING Bank

ING Bank Opens Up About Crypto Custody Solution at Singapore Fintech Event

Speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival, ING's blockchain lead spoke publicly for the first time about the bank's trials with digital assets.

Business  ·  9 December 2020
Exchanges

SBI Teams Up With Swiss SIX Exchange to Offer Institutional Crypto Services in Singapore

An SBI Holdings subsidiary and SIX Digital Exchange will offer digital asset services for institutional investors in Singapore.

Business  ·  8 December 2020
Enterprise Blockchain

Singapore’s National Research Foundation Invests $9M in Blockchain Innovation

The government-backed foundation is funding research and development of commercial use cases for blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  7 December 2020
Singapore

Jack Ma’s Ant Group, 3 Other Digital Banks Get OK to Operate in Singapore

The approved digital banks will be able to start operating from Singapore in early 2022.

News  ·  4 December 2020
Australia

Australia and Singapore to Trial ‘Paperless’ Trade Using Blockchain Technology

Australia's border agency will trial blockchain solutions aimed at simplifying cross-border trade with Singapore.

Business  ·  25 November 2020
BitMEX

Revamped Crypto Derivatives Exchange Qume Set to Fly in Wake of BitMEX Woes

The timing couldn’t be better for regulation-focused trading platform Qume, which unveils a revamped set of services Monday.

Business  ·  12 October 2020
Exchanges

Winklevoss-Founded Crypto Exchange Gemini Hires Former Morgan Stanley Exec

The U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange has tapped a former Morgan Stanley executive to head its compliance operations in Asia.

News  ·  8 October 2020
CoinFlash

Singapore Man Caned for Stealing $267K From Bitcoin Investor

The man was sentenced to three years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for his part in the robbery and beating of a bitcoin buyer.

News  ·  11 September 2020