Singapore

ICOs

Public Firm Becomes First to Launch an ICO in Singapore

An e-commerce platform that recently launched a token sale aimed to raise $50 million has become Singapore's first public firm to hold an ICO.

Business  ·  10 August 2018
Singapore

Government-Backed Blockchain Trade Platform Launches in Singapore

A digital services firm owned by a Singapore government agency and a major port operator has launched a blockchain platform for cross-border trade.

Business  ·  19 July 2018
Exchanges

Singapore Warns 8 Exchanges Over Unregistered Securities Trading

Singapore's central bank has warned eight digital token exchanges and an ICO issuer to stop trading tokens deemed unauthorized securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 May 2018
Exchanges

Singapore Proposes Regulatory Boost for Decentralized Exchanges

Singapore's central bank is proposing a change to existing exchange market rules aimed to ease blockchain adoption and decentralization.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 May 2018
Singapore

Singapore Plans Blockchain Push to Boost Financial Inclusion

The Singapore government is looking to boost blockchain development in an effort to improve financial inclusion across Southeast Asian countries. 

Business  ·  9 April 2018
Singapore

Singapore Launches Blockchain Challenge with Funding Prizes

The Singapore government is launching an innovation-boosting blockchain challenge that will reward successful projects with funding.

Tech  ·  30 March 2018
Exchanges

Singapore Weighs Need for New Rules to Protect Crypto Investors

Singapore's de facto central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, is looking at whether new regulations are needed to protect crypto investors.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2018
Exchanges

Singapore Deputy PM: ‘No Strong Case to Ban Cryptocurrency Trading’

Responding to lawmakers' questions, Singapore's deputy prime minister has said there's "no strong case" to ban cryptocurrency trading in the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 February 2018
Regulation

Singapore Lawmakers Question Prime Minister Over Crypto Regulation

Members of Singapore's parliament have asked if the government will reconsider the country's stance on cryptocurrency regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2018
Wallets

Singapore Airlines to Launch Blockchain-Based Loyalty Wallet

Singapore's largest airline operator is turning to blockchain technology to boost spending of its loyalty program air miles.

Business  ·  5 February 2018
Regulation

Singapore Central Bank Urges ‘Extreme Caution’ on Bitcoin Investment

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has become the latest financial watchdog to issue a warning on the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 December 2017
Japan

MUFG, NTT Data Trial Blockchain for Cross-Border Trade

MUFG and NTT Data are collaborating on a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed to foster trade between Singapore and Japan.

Markets  ·  6 December 2017
Insurance

Prudential, StarHub to Launch Blockchain Trade Platform In Singapore

Insurance giant Prudential has partnered with Singapore telco StarHub to launch a new blockchain-based digital trade platform for enterprises.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2017
Banking

Ubin Part 2: Singapore Central Bank Publishes Blockchain Project Details

A new report from the Monetary Authority of Singapore details the second phase of its "Project Ubin" blockchain project.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 November 2017
Banking

Accenture Develops DLT Prototypes for Singapore’s Central Bank

Professional services firm Accenture is working on several prototypes being developed as part of Singapore's "Project Ubin" blockchain initiative.

Business  ·  12 October 2017