A new trial will examine if digitalizing fixed income securities with DLT can bring new efficiencies to the Asian markets.
MAS, JPMorgan Build Payments System With Inter-Blockchain Connectivity
Working with JPMorgan and Temasek, Singapore’s central bank has developed a prototype blockchain-based cross border payments system.
The State of Security Token Regulations in Asia
Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations around cryptocurrencies and security tokens.
Hong Kong’s HashKey Capital Invests in Terra’s Mining Token
It is the eighth funding event in thirteen months using the mining token.
Cryptofinancier Nexo Partners With Korea’s Terra to Create Loan Platform
Singapore and Switzerland are joining forces to bring crypto lending to East Asia.
Exchange Behemoth Binance Opens Singapore Branch
This is the third exchange within the Binance ecosystem, including Binance Uganda and Binance Jersey.
Singapore Proposes to End GST Taxation on Cryptocurrencies
The Singaporean government’s taxation agency is proposing to exempt its goods and services tax (GST) on cryptocurrency transactions.
Singapore Exchange Bitrue Hacked for Over $4 Million in Crypto
Bitrue was hacked early Thursday morning for over $4 million in XRP and cardano. Users who experienced losses will be refunded, it says.
Security Token Platform iSTOX Admitted to Central Bank Sandbox
iSTOX, a Singapore Exchange-backed security token platform, has joined a regulatory sandbox set up by Singapore’s central bank.
Central Banks Settle Cross-Border Payments With Blockchain for First Time
The central banks of Canada and Singapore have for the first time settled cross-border payments using blockchain and central bank digital currencies.
Central Banks Settle Cross-Border Payments With Blockchain for First Time
The central banks of Canada and Singapore have for the first time settled cross-border payments using blockchain and central bank digital currencies.
Trade Organization ICC Eyes Blockchain Adoption for Its 45 Million Members
The world’s biggest business organization is making blockchain available to its many members including Amazon, Coca Cola, McDonald’s and PayPal.
Crypto Exchange Binance Is Setting Up Shop in Singapore This Month
A Singapore fiat-to-crypto exchange launch, a DEX on the mainnet and token staking are all in the Binance news today.
Singapore-Based Crypto Exchange DragonEx Has Been Hacked
Singapore-based exchange DragonEx says it has been hacked for an undisclosed amount in a large number of cryptocurrencies.
BMW, Intel Partner With Government-Backed Blockchain Accelerator
BMW Group Asia, Intel and Nielsen are now corporate partners of the Singapore government-supported blockchain accelerator Tribe.
Bain-Backed Crypto Exchange Seed CX Is Expanding to Asia
Chicago-based cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX, which Bain Capital backed last year, is expanding to Asia via a local partnership.
Court Rules Quoine Exchange Liable for Reversing Bitcoin Trades Worth Millions
A Singapore court has ruled crypto exchange Quoine liable for reversing trades for a total of 3,092 bitcoin by market maker B2C2.
Singapore State-Owned Fund Backed Coinbase’s $300 Million Raise: Report
GIC Private Limited, a Singapore government-owned fund, backed Coinbase’s major funding round last year, say Bloomberg sources.
Singapore Government Agency Backs New Blockchain Accelerator
Enterprise Singapore, a government agency set up to develop the startup ecosystem, is supporting a new blockchain accelerator program.
Singapore’s Stock Exchange Clarifies Rules for Listed Firms Issuing ICOs
SGX has clarified the rules for publicly listed companies planning to conduct token sales.