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Singapore takes the lead in establishing norms for ‘designated’ digital currency

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has unveiled a proposed common protocol aimed at establishing clear conditions for the utilization of digital currencies. As financial institutions in the city-state embark on trials involving purpose-bound

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Ripple Crypto Obtains In-Principle Approval for Major Payments Institution License in Singapore

“We're pleased that Singapore has taken a forward-looking approach to how to regulate digital assets,” Stu Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer of Ripple, said in an interview with CryptoX. “With their licensing framework, they have figured out how to create a clear taxonomy for digital assets, balancing the need to protect

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Singapore MAS proposes digital money standards with major industry players

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released a proposal for a common protocol that would specify the conditions for the use of various types of digital currencies. On June 21 MAS published a whitepaper that covers technical specifications outlining the lifecycle of its new Purpose Bound Money (PBM) concept, along

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Singapore Ride-Hailing Giant Grab Plans First Massive Layoffs since Pandemic

Despite expressing positive revenue projections for 2023 and accelerating its profitability timeline in February, Grab is now planning a fresh round of layoffs. Grab Holdings, a Singapore-based ride-hailing and food delivery company, is gearing up for its largest round of layoffs since the pandemic, according to a report by Bloomberg on

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Thailand launches retail CBDC pilot with 2 banks and Singapore payment service

The Bank of Thailand will launch a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot project in a regulatory sandbox this month. Three payment providers will take part, according to local media. The project will involve up to 10,000 users and run through August.Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), Siam Commercial Bank and

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Circle is latest recipient of Major Payment Institution license in Singapore

Circle’s Singapore affiliate, Circle Internet Singapore, has received a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Circle Singapore received in-principle MPI approval from MAS in November and opened its office in the city-state in May.An MPI license allows Circle to offer digital payment token services

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Crypto.com Secures License from Monetary Authority of Singapore as Payment Institution

Securing this recent license will allow Crypto.com to offer DPT services to a wide range of customers in Singapore. In a major development, Crypto.com announced that it has secured the license of a Major Payment Institution (MPI) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for offering Digital Payment Token (DPT) services

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Cryptocurrency Exchange Crypto.com Receives Digital Token License from Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

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