South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit on Monday announced that it has gained preliminary consent from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to provide digital payment token services within ...
South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Wins Singapore Permit
South Korean leading crypto exchange Upbit has received an in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to offer digital payment token services in the city state, according to a ...
Singapore’s competition watchdog raises concerns over Grab’s proposed takeover of Trans-Cab
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore said a more detailed review is needed. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore crypto exchange scores major regulatory win
Subsequently, on 3 October, Swiss cryptocurrency bank subsidiary Sygnum Singapore obtained its full MPI license, followed by Ripple [XRP], which received full approval on 4 October. These approvals ...
Upbit Singapore Joins Elite Group with Prestigious MPI License
Upbit Singapore secures a coveted MPI license from MAS, fortifying its stature in the digital asset sector and exemplifying Singapore's growing commitment to the crypto universe.
Upbit Singapore Gains In-Principal Approval for Major Payment Institution License from MAS
Upbit, South Koreas leading crypto exchange, has secured in-principal approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), enhancing its foothold in ...
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Singapore shares fall 0.69% on Monday, tracking regional losses
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Singapore’s ambition in novel bilateral carbon market faces competitor, near-term supply hurdles
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Singapore may consider carsharing for EVs amidst pricey COEs – expert
It is a practical way of using EVs sans purchasing vehicles with pricey COE. With an increasing adoption of electric vehicles, Singapore may consider introducing carsharing programmes with offerings ...
Hite Jinro Singapore: A Toast to Global Expansion with New Soju Production Facility in Vietnam
Amid the fragrant aroma of fermenting rice and the distant hum of bustling city life, an ambitious plan takes root in the heart of Vietnam’s Thai Binh Province. Hite Jinro Singapore, a leading ...
Asia emerges as a promising haven amid the crypto winter
The crypto conference held in Singapore in September attracted an unprecedented crowd of 20,000 attendees, filling the island state with an even greater number of blockchain enthusiasts who hopped in ...
South Korean exchange Upbit gets initial license nod from Singapore
Related: Su Zhu’s $36M Singapore mansion transformed into eco-farm post-3AC collapse A potential full approval for Upbit would see the exchange join a total of 15 crypto firms with full MPI licenses ...
Singapore shophouses are blazing-hot properties
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Singapore: Account Labs to Launch Google-Login Web3 Wallet After Raising $7.7M
Singapore-based Web3 wallet solution provider Account Labs ... This groundbreaking innovation further facilitates topping up using Mastercard or Visa, ensuring a seamless crypto finance experience.
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit gets Singapore regulator’s nod
SINGAPORE - South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit’s Singapore entity has received a preliminary nod from the regulator, paving the way for the firm to build its regional business from the ...