Singapore

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.

20. Juni 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.

7. Juni 2023

Su Zhu, a co-founder of defunct crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), has obtained a restraining order against Arthur Hayes, a co-founder of the BitMEX trading platform, from a Singapore court. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as the order states the ruling can be served to Hayes via his Twitter account.

10. Mai 2023

Coinbase (COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong indicated that the crypto exchange would consider moving away from the U.S. if the regulatory environment for the industry does not become clearer. Separately, crypto exchange Luno is withdrawing from Singapore while the UAE's securities regulator is starting to accept license applications from crypto firms. "The Hash" panel discusses the global crypto shuffle.

18. Apr. 2023

The crypto industry is in the middle of a banking crisis with the collapse of crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank, and Crypto.com hasn’t been spared. The Singapore-headquartered exchange can now only provide euro-denominated banking services to users in the European Economic Area (EEA), having previously lost the ability to accept USD deposits because of issues with its banking partners. "The Hash" panel discusses why this is a historic moment in crypto.

9. März 2023

Singapore's police said they have started to investigate Terraform Labs, the company behind the failed terraUSD (UST) stablecoin, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments after the collapse of TerraUSD last year led to a wave of bankruptcies in the crypto industry, including those of hedge fund Three Arrows Capital and crypto lenders Voyager Digital and Celsius Network.

6. März 2023

Bloomberg reports that Singapore police said they have commenced an investigation into Terraform Labs, the company behind the failed TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin. This comes after the SEC sued Terraform Labs last month, alleging that the crypto firm and its co-founder Do Kwon misled investors about UST's stability. "First Mover" hosts weigh in.

6. März 2023

While sentiment toward crypto may be souring among U.S. regulators and lawmakers, Asia is revising policies to welcome crypto. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the difference in the U.S. and Asia's approach to crypto regulation, citing the implosion of FTX and stablecoin legislations. Plus, what can be learned from regulatory frameworks in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. And, insights on FTX users in China.

26. Jan. 2023

Singapore-based exchange Huobi confirmed Thursday that Tron founder Justin Sun is not just a member of the Global Advisory Board, but is leading the exchange. The exchange also addressed concerns of so-called rat trading. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Huobi amid lingering crypto winter concerns.

20. Jan. 2023

Singapore-based crypto options trading firm QCP Capital said the recent risk revival in traditional markets and cryptocurrencies might not sustain because the U.S. central bank is still fighting inflation. "The Hash" panel discusses their outlook for the crypto industry and the economy at large amid broader uncertainty in the market.

19. Jan. 2023