In just the last two weeks, a number of tie-ups between Web3 and non-Web3 firms were announced. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Coinbase secures major payment institution license in Singapore
In a significant move for the cryptocurrency industry, Coinbase, a leading crypto exchange operator, has been granted a Major Payment Institution license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Man, 74, loses $70k life savings to scammer who told him he ‘had a lot of wisdom and experience’
For six hours, a 74-year-old man chatted online with a friendly roast duck seller he met on Facebook, only to find his life savings almost wiped out soon after. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com ...
Woman in S’pore loses over RM380,000 after downloading third-party app to buy durian tour ticket
A part-time bakery worker lost over US$81,000 (RM381,307 or S$111,000) to scammers who siphoned money from her two DBS bank accounts after infecting her Android phone with malware.
DBS keeps ‘buy’ call on Singtel following long-awaited divestment of loss-making Trustwave
According to Singtel, the divestment is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter and will not have a material impact on its FY2024 ending March 2024. In its Oct 2 note, DBS points out that ahead ...
Qantas: Why police are NOT investigating a passenger’s disturbing threats that forced a Singapore-bound flight to make an emergency landing in Darwin after he started downing …
Police have revealed there will be no further investigations after a Qantas flight to Singapore was forced to make an emergency landing in Darwin when a a 'drunk' man started making threats. The ...
Singapore Spac Vertex Technology to buy Taiwanese streaming platform for up to $925 million
SINGAPORE - Temasek-backed Vertex Technology Acquistion Corporation (VTAC), the first Spac listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), has inked a deal to buy Taiwanese live streaming platform 17Live for ...
Vertex Plans Singapore’s First SPAC Merger With Taiwan Firm
(Bloomberg) -- Singapore-listed Vertex Technology Acquisition Corp. has proposed a merger with Taiwanese live streaming platform 17Live Inc., on track to become the city state’s first blank-check firm ...
Battambang courts agro investment from Singapore
Battambang provincial governor Sok Lou highlighted the region’s agricultural potential, especially its quality rice, in his recent meeting with Singaporean ambassador Teo Lay Cheng. Lou encouraged ...
Crypto exchange Coinbase obtains Monetary Authority Of Singapore licence
The Singapore arm of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said on Monday that it had obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence from the city-state's central bank. The licence, granted by the ...
Singapore will increase utility tariffs in sign of more costs pain
SP Group will raise the average electricity price by 3.7% for the three months through December compared with the previous quarter ...
Tech outfit Vertex plans Singapore’s first SPAC merger with Taiwan firm
Singapore-listed Vertex Technology Acquisition Corp. has proposed a merger with Taiwanese live streaming platform 17Live Inc., on track to become the city state’s first blank-check firm to acquire a ...
UOB warns against fake invitation to meet Taylor Swift
UOB has issued its latest scam alert to warn its consumers against a fake invitation to a meet-and-greet session with global pop star Taylor Swift.
Fugitive Behind Crypto Hedge Fund That Lost $10B Arrested At Changi Airport While Trying To Flee
He will be held in prison for four months, and while there, liquidators will engage him in an investigation related to the failed crypto hedge fund, which will reportedly include the recovery of ...
Crypto exchange Coinbase receives full Singapore licence
SINGAPORE - The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, Coinbase, has received a full Singapore licence to offer more digital asset payment services here.
Coinbase Attains Full License to Expand Crypto Payment Services in Singapore
Crypto exchange Coinbase has secured a full major payment institution (MPI) license under Singapore's Payment Services Act. Read on to know more.