Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has launched a pilot program for the live issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) based on the Singapore dollar. This move represents a significant departure from previous simulations, as MAS collaborates with local banks to practically test the use of CBDCs in real-world domestic payment scenarios. The pilot program […]
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a pilot program for a Singapore Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for bank settlements. This marks a shift from previous simulations to real-world trials with local banks, aiming to enable instant settlement of payments among commercial banks using the CBDC. Unlike Singapore, the US has been less […]
Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has announced a pilot program for a live Singapore dollar-based central bank digital currency (CBDC). This wholesale CBDC will be used by local banks for settlements. MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon revealed the plan during the Singapore Fintech Festival. Previously, the MAS had only simulated the […]
Hong Kong-based crypto exchange Hashkey has introduced insurance coverage for its clients’ assets stored in hot and cold wallets. The policy will cover 50% of assets in cold wallets and 100% of assets in hot wallets, with a potential payout of $50 million to $400 million in the event of a claim. Hashkey is also […]
The Philippines is making a significant move towards a digital era in finance by introducing tokenized treasury bonds. The Bureau of the Treasury plans to offer 10 billion pesos (approximately $179 million) in one-year tokenized bonds to institutional buyers. These bonds, issued by state-owned institutions, will have a minimum denomination of 10 million pesos and […]
Representative Kim Nam-Kuk, a lawyer and politician from South Korea, has agreed to sell his cryptocurrency assets in response to allegations of improprieties and a conflict of interest. The decision comes as Kim faces an investigation regarding the withdrawal of $4.5 million worth of WEMIX tokens. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Financial Services […]
Paxos, a blockchain platform, has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to launch a US dollar stablecoin in Singapore. This move marks the expansion of Paxos Digital Singapore into the Asian market and aligns with MAS’ forthcoming stablecoin framework. The approval comes after the release of several tokenization pilots in the […]
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is expanding its operations to Thailand with the launch of “Gulf Binance” in 2024. The exchange has partnered with Gulf Innova, a subsidiary of Thai conglomerate Gulf Energy, to establish this new entity. This move marks Binance’s first regulated business in Southeast Asia, as Gulf Binance has obtained a […]
In early 2024, Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, plans to launch a new exchange in Thailand through a joint venture with Gulf Energy Development. The project, known as Gulf Binance, received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission and is set to launch on an invitation-only basis on November 15, 2023, before […]
Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is set to launch a new exchange in Thailand in early 2024. The exchange, called Gulf Binance, is a joint venture with Gulf Energy Development, a major energy company in Thailand. Initially, Gulf Binance will be available on an invitation-only basis, with a public rollout planned for […]
