Cryptocurrency adoption suffers a setback as Singapore officials shut down crypto ATMs. In what appears to be a body blow to mainstream adoption, financial regulators in Singapore took cryptocurrency ... ( read original story ...)
1,615 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore; 1,185 Omicron infections confirmed
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 1,615 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Wednesday (Jan 19), comprising 1,205 local infections and 410 imported ones. There was one fatality, according to the latest ... ( read original story ...)
DBS warns of SMS phishing scam ‘actively targeting’ customers
SINGAPORE: DBS Bank warned on Wednesday (Jan 19) that a phishing scam is "actively targeting" customers via suspicious login alert scams. The warning comes on the back of a recent spate of ... ( read original story ...)
DBS warns of SMS phishing scam after fake messages received by customers
DBS Bank warned customers on Wednesday (19 January) about a fake SMS claiming to be from the bank. The phishing scam involves the SMS being sent to customers claiming that their accounts have been ... ( read original story ...)
Banks in Singapore to remove clickable links in emails or SMS to customers: MAS
In the next two weeks, banks in Singapore will remove clickable links in emails or SMS sent to retail customers and implement other additional measures amid the spate of recent phishing scams. ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports no serious side effects from Covid-19 jab among children aged 5 to 11
No serious suspected adverse events (AEs) associated with the Covid-19 vaccine have been reported for children between five and 11 years old as at Dec 31, said the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). ( read original story ...)
FTAG Ventures Invests Over S$10 Million in BeLive, and Other Livestreaming Companies
FTAG Ventures Invests Over S$10 Million in BeLive, and Other Livestreaming Companies. SINGAPORE, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FTAG Ventures raised its total investments in Southe ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore crypto ATMs shut down after central bank crackdown
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has reportedly decided to shut down cryptocurrency automatic teller machines in the city-state. According to Bloomberg, to comply with new regulations issued by the ... ( read original story ...)
Free things to do and see in Singapore in January and February
They say the best things in life are free, and it truly is with the fun activities happening in Singapore right now! So here's a highlight of what you can do without spending a dime. ( read original story ...)
No Crypto ATM’s in Singapore Until MAS Clarifies on New Guidelines
Bitcoin ATM operators in Singapore halt their services as they await further clarification from the central bank following new guidelines. ( read original story ...)
Singapore forges ties with Malaysia and Indonesia to tackle piracy
Transit of over 1,000 vessels daily through the Singapore Strait remains safe, with robbers who attack ships often unarmed and vessels’ crew unharmed, according to Singapore authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Publicis Groupe Power of One Team Wins Singapore Tourism Board
Little Black Book, Power of One, or Shophouse @ Publicis, will be taking on the strategic challenge of helping the STB ‘navigate tourism’ in the coming years ... ( read original story ...)
10 Heartland Gems of Singapore’s South To Suss Out Like Michelin Food, Plant Boutiques & Bike Shops
Here are 10 heartland gems in Singapore's south for you to suss out, from affordable Michelin food to a quirky plant boutique. ( read original story ...)
All affected OCBC customers of recent SMS scams to get ‘full goodwill payouts’
SINGAPORE - All OCBC customers affected by a recent spate of SMS phishing scams will receive "full goodwill payouts" covering the amount they lost, OCBC Bank said in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 19). ( read original story ...)
OCBC says all affected customers of recent SMS scam to get ‘full goodwill payouts’ covering the money lost
SINGAPORE: All OCBC customers affected by the recent SMS phishing scam will receive "full goodwill payouts" covering the amount they lost, the bank said on Wednesday (Jan 19). More than 100 victims ... ( read original story ...)
OCBC announces it will pay all SMS scam victims full sum they lost
SINGAPORE - All OCBC customers affected by a recent spate of SMS phishing scams will receive "full goodwill payouts" covering the amount they lost, OCBC Bank said in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 19). ( read original story ...)