Singapore

Highlights: Ripple is testing RLUSD to speed up cross-border trade finance payments. The pilot uses blockchain to automate settlement after trade conditions are verified. Recent March moves show Ripple is expanding RLUSD for regulated business payment use. Ripple is testing […]

Highlights: Standard Chartered-backed Libeara is set to launch a tokenized gold fund that will expand investors’ access to gold at significantly reduced costs.  Access to the new fund, called “MG 999,” will be limited to some category of investors. MG […]

Highlights: Ripple has secured a Singapore license to satisfy the rising demand for regulated tools across the Asia Pacific region. Ripple has expanded its payment scope to strengthen support for institutions that need faster cross-border settlement. RLUSD has also gained […]

Highlights: SGX Derivatives is set to launch perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum on November 24. Contracts feature no expiry, regulated clearing, and institutional-grade standards. Asia leads in crypto derivatives volume, now shifting toward onshore exchange models. Singapore Exchange Derivatives […]

Highlights: MAS and the Deutsche Bundesbank have joined forces to enhance the settlement of digital assets across borders. The objective of the partnership is to reduce the cost and also make international transactions faster. The two central banks will work […]

Highlights: Singapore will pilot tokenized bills settled with central bank digital currency. Stablecoin regulations will focus on reserve backing and reliable redemption. Singapore supports tokenized bank liabilities through the BLOOM initiative. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will initiate a […]

Highlights: Coinbase has launched its business platform in Singapore to offer instant crypto payments. Singapore has become the first market to access Coinbase Business for USDC and XSGD stablecoin transactions. The Coinbase platform enables local firms to automate payroll and […]

Highlights: Coinbase launches XSGD stablecoin for global users, increasing access to Singapore dollars in the crypto space. The collaboration facilitates the smooth access to local currency stablecoins via low-cost Ethereum Layer 2 support. StraitsX and Coinbase will work together to […]

Highlights: The exchange will shut its operations after failing to secure a license from MAS. Users must follow the withdrawal schedule based on portfolio size, with the final deadline set for September. Tokenize plans to move operations to Labuan before […]

Highlights: The UK and Singapore will work together on AI in finance and asset tokenization after holding high-level talks in London. Both countries plan to support joint projects to improve digital finance and expand cooperation between industry groups. Project Guardian […]

Highlights: Bitstamp by Robinhood has secured a MAS license to operate legally in Singapore. APAC expansion starts with a local team and strong global connectivity. Institutional-grade infrastructure powers its crypto platform with high security. Bitstamp by Robinhood has formally entered […]

Highlights: Metro and DTCPAY enable stablecoin payments across physical and online shops in Singapore. Customers can make payments using USDT, USDC, and WUSD, with FDUSD to be introduced in the future. Stablecoins payments in Singapore rose to nearly $1 billion […]