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Singapore, Thailand Clarify Crypto Rules; NFTs Become New Cultural Frontier

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."

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The Methodology Behind Coindesk’s Crypto Hubs 2023 Ranking

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.

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Outlook for Singapore's Crypto Industry After Terraform Labs, 3AC Implosions

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.

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Where Is Singapore's Crypto Industry Headed?

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.

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Crypto Hubs 2023 : où vivre librement et travailler intelligemment

Avec l'évolution des régimes réglementaires dans le monde entier, la Crypto est en mouvement pour trouver les meilleurs endroits où s'implanter, obtenir une licence, s'enregistrer ou simplement exister. Crypto Hubs 2023, notre classement des 15 meilleurs hubs Crypto mondiaux, est un bon point de départ.

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Singapour : le centre de la richesse Crypto asiatique est prêt pour une réinitialisation

Singapour, pôle de la fintech devenu l'un des premiers à adopter les Crypto , a levé des milliards grâce aux ICO. Des fêtes sur des yachts et dans des villas de luxe ont eu lieu. Mais après l'effondrement des chouchous locaux de la Crypto, Terraform Labs et Three Arrows Capital, la deuxième place du Crypto Hubs 2023 de CoinDesk est à la recherche du bon équilibre réglementaire pour encourager la Crypto sans se faire à nouveau avoir.

Gemini co-founders Tyler & Cameron Winklevoss, seen in colorful tuxedos,  announced in June that they will expand their Singapore headcount to more than 100 employees, about 20% of the total worldwide staff.

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Singapore's Central Bank Presents Design Framework for Interoperable Digital Asset Networks

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.

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UAE Welcomes Digital Assets as Ripple Wins in Singapore

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."

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Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push

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.

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USDC Issuer Circle Receives Digital Token License in Singapore

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.

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