Singapore
Pandemic Will Speed Bitcoin Adoption, Says DBS Bank Economist
When it comes to bitcoin, Singapore's DBS Bank sees a "pandemic-led acceleration of adoption."

HSBC and Singapore Exchange Execute Successful $300M Digital Bond Issuance
Corporate bonds from Olam International – a major commodities supplier – were issued on SGX's digital asset platform.

Singapore's Central Bank Backs New Code of Practice for Crypto Companies
The guidance is aimed at assisting regulatory compliance and enhance crypto industry conduct under the city-state's payment laws.

Singapore May Extend Crypto Regulation to Include Overseas Activities
Under the central bank's proposals, Singapore regulation would end up covering the overseas activities of locally based crypto companies.

Singapore's Central Bank Eyes Commercial Role for Its Blockchain Payments Tech
Project Ubin has completed its last development phase and is now being considered as the basis for commercial digital currency ventures.

Singapore Man Fined $72K for Promoting Crypto Ponzi OneCoin
Police said the man is the first to be charged under the Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Selling (Prohibition) Act.

Singapore Begins Crackdown on Unlicensed Bitcoin Sellers
Singapore authorities charged a 23-year-old woman with breaking the city-state’s months-old ban on unlicensed bitcoin sales.

Singapore Ride-Sharing App Lets Customers Pay With Bitcoin
Singapore-based Ryde announced it will be the first ride-hailing service to incorporate bitcoin payments into its own app.

Gemini Plots Singapore Expansion With Appointment of New Asia Director
Gemini has appointed a new Managing Director of Asia-Pacific, and is now applying for a license to operate in Singapore.

Genesis Trading Buys Crypto Custodian Vo1t in Bid to Become Prime Broker
Digital currency trader and lender Genesis Global Trading is moving toward full-service prime brokerage with the acquisition of crypto custodian Vo1t.
