Singapore

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into the crypto regulatory framework in Singapore and Thailand as the countries establish ground rules for the industry. Plus, the latest developments in the non-fungible token (NFT) markets. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Jul 7, 2023

Zug, Singapore, and London ranked the highest in CoinDesk's Crypto Hubs 2023 list this year, which details the best places in the world to live and work in crypto. Iomob CEO and co-founder Boyd Cohen, who consulted with CoinDesk to create the list, discusses the methodology behind how these rankings came to be and what surprised him during the process.

Jun 30, 2023

Zhuling Chen, founder and CEO of RockX, discusses the lessons learned after the collapse of crypto darlings Terraform Labs and Three Arrows Capital. “It was an alert to everyone, both to the government and also to people that were embracing the innovations,” Chen said.

Jun 28, 2023

Singapore nabbed second place in CoinDesk's Crypto Hub rankings this year, which outlines the best places to live freely and work smart in the Web3 and blockchain space. RockX founder and CEO Zhuling Chen weighs in on the crypto environment in Singapore and the regulatory outlook after the collapse of Terraform Labs and Three Arrows Capital.

Jun 28, 2023

Consensus Magazine

Sa paglilipat ng mga regulasyong rehimen sa buong mundo, ang Crypto ay kumikilos upang mahanap ang pinakamahusay na mga lokal na pag-uugat, makakuha ng lisensya, magparehistro o maging. Ang Crypto Hubs 2023, ang aming ranggo sa nangungunang 15 pandaigdigang Crypto hub, ay isang magandang lugar upang magsimula.

By Jeanhee KimJun 27, 2023

Consensus Magazine

Isang fintech hub ang naging maagang nag-adopt ng Crypto , ang Singapore ay nakalikom ng bilyun-bilyon sa pamamagitan ng mga ICO. Mag-cue party sa mga yate at sa mga luxury villa. Ngunit pagkatapos ng pagbagsak ng homegrown Crypto darlings Terraform Labs at Three Arrows Capital, ang No. 2 spot sa Crypto Hubs 2023 ng CoinDesk ay naghahanap ng tamang balanse sa regulasyon upang hikayatin ang Crypto nang hindi na muling masunog.

By Jeanhee KimJun 27, 2023

Singapore's central bank is proposing ways to design open, interoperable networks for tokenized digital assets. "The Hash" panel discusses the framework presented by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), as banking giants like Standard Chartered, HSBC and Citi are set to run multiple tokenization trials across wealth management, fixed income and foreign exchange.

Jun 26, 2023

Blockchain firm Ripple announced that it has obtained in-principle approval for a Major Payments Institution License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the nation’s central bank and regulator. Host Megha Chaddah discusses the latest expansion of the firm and the state of crypto in the UAE. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Jun 23, 2023

Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. The city’s strategic position as a gateway to China, combined with its robust access to capital, are strengthening its ambitions to become a leader in the virtual assets arena. However, Hong Kong faces stiff competition as it vies with Dubai and Singapore. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tan explains why the comprehensive rules set by the city’s Securities and Futures Commission — including the facilitation of retail trading while ensuring investor protection — have become key attractions for these firms.

Jun 20, 2023

Circle Singapore has now received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for digital payment token services in Singapore, after having obtained in-principle approval last November. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the stable issuer's new license.

Jun 7, 2023