Blockchain / Crypto
Thai SEC adds USDC and USDT to the cryptocurrencies list
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has added USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) to the cryptocurrencies list
Matrixport’s Fly Wing receives major payment institution license from MAS in Singapore
Fly Wing Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrixport, a one-stop crypto financial services platform in Asia, has on Tuesday announced that it has been granted the major payment institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
BTSE’s Jeff Mei on the growing role of AI in the crypto industry [Q&A]
The intersection of AI and #cryptocurrency presents numerous synergies. AI can enhance trading strategies by providing real-time analytics and predictive modeling, which can lead to better investment decisions over time. Additionally, AI-driven tools can help identify market patterns and automate trading processes. We are witnessing these synergies manifest…
Hong Kong’s Hex Trust receives major payment institution license from MAS
Hex Technologies (Hex Trust), a Hong Kong-based digital assets financial institution, announced Thursday that it has received a major payment institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Animoca Brands bookings rise to $314M in 2024 amid digital asset business growth
Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands announced Wednesday that its bookings (total sales and income generating activity) rose to $314 million in 2024, from $280 million a year ago.
CGS offers Malaysia’s first publicly available CME Crypto Futures
CGS International Futures Malaysia (CGS MYF), the futures broking division of an integrated financial services company CGS International Securities Malaysia (CGS MY), has on Thursday announced the launch of the first publicly available CME Crypto Futures contracts in Malaysia for the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, Bitcoin (BTC) and…
Singapore’s Cobo partners with CoinCover, Shift Markets to strengthen crypto security and exchange infrastructure
Cobo, a Singapore-based digital asset custody and infrastructure solutions firm, has announced the signing of two strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with global cryptocurrency insurance-backed technology firm CoinCover and crypto-as-a-service provider Shift Markets.
Standard Chartered, Animoca Brands and HKT team up to issue HKD-backed stablecoin
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and HKT have entered into agreements to establish a joint venture (JV) with the intention to apply for a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) in the new regulatory regime in order to issue a Hong Kong dollar-backed stable coin.
SC introduces regulatory sandbox to facilitate innovation
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has on Monday released its Regulatory Sandbox Guidelines, detailing the eligibility criteria and requirements for participation.
Singapore’s StraitsX partners with Standard Chartered to strengthen stablecoin infrastructure
Through this collaboration, Standard Chartered will serve as one of StraitsX’s trusted banking partners, providing robust cash management and custody services for the reserve assets backing StraitsX’s U.S. Dollar and Singapore Dollar stablecoins, XUSD and XSGD.
