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Competition in carbon exchanges heats up
Carbon exchanges are becoming more popular as ESG and digital assets capture the imagination of the Singapore markets.
June 18, 2021
Bonds and treasuries
Investors can now invest in digital tokens with exposure to Astrea VI Bonds at lower minimum rate
Investing in these bonds now start from a minimum of US$20,000.
March 22, 2021
Fintech
Singapore a clear fintech leader in Southeast Asia: Fitch Solutions
SINGAPORE (Sept 9): Singapore has the most developed financial technology ecosystem in Southeast Asia, according to a report by Fitch Solutions.
September 09, 2019
Cryptocurrency
No end in sight for crypto sell-off as Bitcoin approaches US$4,000
LONDON (Nov 21): Turmoil engulfed cryptocurrency markets again on Tuesday, with every major coin extending a rout that’s rocked confidence in the nascent asset class just as US regulators try to close in on alleged fraud.
November 21, 2018
Singapore Fintech Festival 2017
MAS releases guide to digital token offerings; announces new payments framework
SINGAPORE (Nov 14): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a guide to digital token offerings or initial coin offerings, where capital is raised via the use of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin.
November 14, 2017
Fintech
Bitcoin tumbles as PBOC declares initial coin offerings illegal
(Sept 5): Bitcoin tumbled the most since July after China’s central bank said initial coin offerings are illegal and asked all related fundraising activity to be halted immediately, issuing the strongest regulatory challenge so far to the burgeoning mar
September 05, 2017
Issue of digital tokens to be regulated by Securities and Futures Act: MAS
SINGAPORE (Aug 1): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) says the offer or issue of digital tokens in Singapore will be regulated if the digital tokens constitute products regulated under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA).
August 01, 2017