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Singapore’s MAS curbs speculation, introduces crypto rules

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has taken a step in shaping the future of cryptocurrency within its borders, introducing a set of regulations aimed at safeguarding consumers. In response to the growing influence of cryptocurrencies, MAS has released the final tranche of regulations for Digital Payment Token (DPT) service providers,

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Singapore’s Central Bank to pilot live CBDC for interbank settlements

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to launch a live pilot of a CBDC for wholesale interbank settlements, marking a significant step in the integration of digital currencies into mainstream banking operations. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to implement a live central bank digital currency

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Singapore’s Central Bank MAS to Start Tokenization and ‘Live’ Wholesale CBDC Trials

MAS’ Orchid Blueprint sets out the technology infrastructure required for digital money transfers in the future, and a new set of four trials involving industry players looks to test various components. One, looking at tokenized bank liabilities for retail payments, will first be trialed at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2023,

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Former MAS chair who called crypto ‘highly risky’ wins Singapore’s presidential race

Tharman Shanmugaratnam, former chair of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has won the election for the city-state’s presidency with more than 70% of the vote.According to multiple reports from Sept. 2, Shanmugaratnam defeated presidential candidates Ng Kok Song and Tan Kin Lian to become the next president of Singapore with

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Singapore’s Central Bank Proposes Interoperable Network Design for Tokenizing Assets

Singapore’s MAS created the report with 11 banking giants to run several pilots improve market issuance by tokenizing assets. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is proposing a framework to develop open and interoperable networks for tokenizing assets. On Monday, the central bank published a report containing details of its proposal, called Project

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HSBC, Standard Chartered Set to Run Tokenization Trials for Singapore’s MAS

The initiative, Project Guardian, has enlisted 11 institutions to test asset tokenization across financial asset classes. Pilot studies across wealth management, fixed income and foreign exchange will be carried out by banking giants such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, DBS and Citi, according to the announcement. Source

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Singapore’s Temasek to Exercise Caution in Crypto Space After FTX Nightmare

"Although there was no misconduct by the investment team in reaching their investment recommendation, the investment team and senior management, who are ultimately responsible for investment decisions made, took collective accountability and had their compensation reduced," Temasek Chairman Lim Boon Heng said in a statement posted to its website. Original Source

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