Blockchain / Crypto

Ant Group’s unit to seek stablecoin permits in Hong Kong, Singapore – report

Singapore-headquartered Ant International will apply for the stablecoin issuer’s licence in Hong Kong as soon as the city’s Stablecoins Ordinance goes into effect in August, the people said, according to the report. As well as Singapore, the company is also planning to seek a permit in Luxembourg, they added.

Malaysia’s SC greenlights digital assets HBAR and GRT proposed by Luno

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has approved two additional digital assets, HBAR and GRT, following Luno’s comprehensive coin selection process and proposal to the regulator.

MAS clarifies regulatory regime for digital token service providers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on last Friday clarified the applicable scope for its digital token service providers (DTSPs) regime.

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Driving crypto institutional adoption with True Global license setup

As regulatory clarity continues to emerge, institutions will increasingly demand higher standards of compliance from their partners. So it is essential to have a global license setup to position providers at the forefront of this trend, as institutions can rely on a trusted and reliable partner for their investments.

Singapore’s MemeCore expands to South Korea with acquisition of KOSDAQ-listed company

MemeCore, a Singapore-based blockchain firm, has officially announced the commencement of its acquisition process for a KOSDAQ-listed company, marking a significant step in its expansion into the South Korean market.

StraitsX partners Ripple to launch XSGD Stablecoin on the XRP Ledger

StraitsX, a Singapore-based digital payment infrastructure provider, announced Tuesday the launch of its Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin, XSGD, on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a decentralized layer-1 blockchain.

CoKeeps, Maybank Trustees forge partnership on blockchain-powered custodial and asset management solutions

CoKeeps Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based blockchain infrastructure company, and Maybank Trustees Berhad, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malayan Banking Berhad, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on exploring and implementing blockchain-based custodial and asset management solutions in support of Malaysia’s national digital transformation ambitions.

SignalPlus CEO Chris Yu on how AI transforms crypto options trading [Q&A]

In this TNGlobal Q&A with Chris Yu, Co-Founder and CEO of SignalPlus, he discusses the pain points SignalPlus aims to alleviate, the role of AI in driving mainstream crypto adoption, and the company's strategic initiatives following its recent fundraise. He also shares insights on navigating the turbulent crypto market and the strategies employed to weather…

Singapore’s Crypto.com sets up Washington, D.C. office

Singapore's crypto trading platform Crypto.com announced Wednesday that it will establish a North America regional office in Washington, D.C.

SC seeks public feedback on proposed framework on tokenization of capital market products in Malaysia

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Tuesday published a consultation paper to seek public feedback on a proposed framework for tokenized capital market products.