Singapore
Singaporean DBS Bank to Expand Bitcoin Offerings to Retail Traders
Singapore-based bank and financial operator DBS is on track to expand its Bitcoin trading services to its retail customers.
Fintech Investments Amount in Singapore Reached over $3.9 Billion in 2021
The fintech sector in Singapore made significant strides in 2021 by hitting $3.94 billion, with crypto and blockchain funding contributing nearly half at 1.48 billion.
Singapore Shuts down Crypto ATMs After Ban on Public Crypto Ads
All cryptocurrency ATMs in Singapore have been shut down by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, following the city-state's prohibition of all crypto-related advertisements in public spaces.
Singapore Bars Crypto Service Providers for Public Ads
In a bid to protect members of the investing public, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has prohibited all outdoor advertisements for all cryptocurrencies or digital payment tokens (DPT) service providers.
Cryptocurrency Firms Starting to See Singapore as Unhospitable, Nikkei Says
Cryptocurrency companies that were attracted to Singapore for their crypto-friendly stance have begun to realise the difficulty of legally operating in the city-state, Nikkei Asia reported.
Binance Withdraws S'pore Bourse Application, Closing Local Trading Platform by Feb
Binance Asia Services Ltd has withdrawn its application for a local license to run a bourse in crypto-friendly Singapore and shut down its trading platform.
Singapore’s OCBC Bank Weighs Launching Crypto Services Amid Surge in Customer Interests
The second-largest bank in southeast Asia – OCBC – is considering setting up a cryptocurrency service to fulfil customer demands.
Crypto Giant Circle Plans to Establish Regional Headquarters in Singapore
Circle cryptocurrency company is launching an investment arm called Circle Ventures, establishing a regional headquarters in Singapore, and expanding support for interest-yielding products and stablecoins in the region.
First China, Now Singapore; Local Regulations Pushing Huobi Out of Asian Markets
Digital currency trading platform, Huobi Global is shutting its doors to its Singapore-based users in a bid to comply with local regulations in the country.
MAS Sees Potential in Retail-CBDC for the City-State
Despite its plans to float Project Orchid, the technology infrastructure, and the technical competencies necessary to issue a digital Singapore dollar, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is not in a hurry to follow the bandwagon.