#Singapore

Highlights: The UK and Singapore will work together on AI in finance and asset tokenization after holding high-level talks in London. Both countries plan to support joint projects to improve digital finance and expand cooperation between industry groups. Project Guardian […]

Highlights: Bitstamp by Robinhood has secured a MAS license to operate legally in Singapore. APAC expansion starts with a local team and strong global connectivity. Institutional-grade infrastructure powers its crypto platform with high security. Bitstamp by Robinhood has formally entered […]

Highlights: Metro and DTCPAY enable stablecoin payments across physical and online shops in Singapore. Customers can make payments using USDT, USDC, and WUSD, with FDUSD to be introduced in the future. Stablecoins payments in Singapore rose to nearly $1 billion […]

Highlights: Robinhood plans to launch crypto services in Singapore through Bitstamp in late 2025. The expansion aligns with Robinhood’s strategy to establish a strong presence in Asia. Singapore’s regulatory approval through Bitstamp will help Robinhood enter the market smoothly. Robinhood, […]

Highlights: Phemex lost $70 million through a cyberattack by the North Korean hackers targeting hot wallets. Phemex has assured users that the cold wallets are safe and withdrawals will resume soon. The timing enabled the attackers to blend their transactions […]

Highlights: Thailand’s cyber crime investigation bureau plans to ban Polymarket, calling it illegal gambling. Polymarket faces global bans in regions like Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States. Polymarket faced a decline this year, with trading volume dropping since December. Thailand’s […]

Highlights: Singapore’s GRA blocks Polymarket, labeling it an illegal gambling site under local laws. Polymarket users face penalties if caught gambling with unlicensed operators in Singapore.  Polymarket is banned in multiple countries, including Taiwan, France, and the U.S., for legal […]

Highlights: Syndicate used deepfake to scam victims, amassing HK$34M via romance and investment fraud. Scammers employed AI deepfake personas to gain trust and exploit victims financially. Deepfake to scam victims highlights rising technological fraud, with billions lost worldwide in similar […]

Highlights: BitGo has launched in Singapore to provide secure crypto services and follow local regulations.   A survey shows 57% of investors in Singapore plan to invest more in crypto for the long term.   Clear rules in Singapore have attracted firms […]

Highlights: OKX has launched zero-fee on SGD deposits and withdrawals through PayNow and FAST supported by DBS. With Singpass verification, the time taken to onboard a customer to OKX is reduced by up to 90% in Singapore. In September, OKX […]

Highlights: Coinbase launches a Singapore hub to train local blockchain talent and expand its APAC presence. A $1 billion stock buyback shows Coinbase’s commitment to growth despite Q3 earnings missing forecasts. New Silver and Stellar futures diversify Coinbase’s trading options, […]

Highlights: MAS enhances tokenization with new measures for liquidity, infrastructure, and settlements. Project Guardian expands frameworks, boosting industry-wide implementation of tokenized assets. MAS launches GFTN to boost Singapore’s role in global fintech. Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has announced new measures […]