Blockchain/Bitcoin
Binance Launches Fiat-to-Crypto Gateway for Singapore Users
Binance – the global cryptocurrency exchange that in the last 24 hours has facilitated more than $2 billion in trading volume, has just announced that is has launched a Fiat-to-Crypto gateway for citizens based in Singapore. The platform, which it
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Singapore’s New GST Proposal for Crypto “One of the Friendliest Tax Regulations in the World”
The proposal of the Singapore government’s taxation agency to remove goods and services tax (GST) from cryptocurrency transactions could give a boost to the burgeoning sector, experts and industry participants claim. Earlier this month, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
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A Blockchain-Powered Data Marketplace for Used Cars Launches in Singapore
sgCarMart is launching a Know-Your-Vehicle used car data marketplace, in a bid to help users make better decisions. The company will utilise a decentralised data exchange protocol by Ocean Protocol to make the vision a reality. Glenn Ong, General Manager of
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Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: Not All Problems Need a Blockchain Solution
Prime Minister Lee Hsien advised sober assessment of blockchain technology in a Facebook post shared earlier. Ironically on his Facebook post he was also commenting on the Facebook’s controversial cryptocurrency project, Libra. Describing Facebook’s Libra, he said it has “a
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SGD 16.8 Million Raised for Blockchain Solutions Through Singapore’s Government Backed Blockchain Accelerator
Today, Tribe Accelerator, Singapore’s first government supported blockchain accelerator, held its first ever Demo Day at Facebook’s Asia-Pacific Headquarters in Singapore. The Demo Day is part of a global demo tour that will showcase the market-ready solutions developed by Tribe’s
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AI, Blockchain and Thought Control: The World in 2069
Many businesses face a breathless race to keep up with the latest technology – fighting to ensure they are working efficiently and effectively and aren’t leaving open the chance that their rivals will steal a march on them. In that
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Singapore’s Central Bank Has Some Serious Reservations about Facebook’s Cryptocurrency
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is now among the regulators that have expressed reservations about Facebook’s upcoming cryptocurrency, Libra. The central bank sees significant obstacles in Facebook’s way, according to a Bloomberg report, and they are “not trivial”. Ravi Menon,
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World’s First Traditional Equity Shares on the Blockchain Launches in Singapore
Blueshare, the world’s first traditional equity shares on the Ethereum blockchain, held its Singapore private launch dinner on June 24, 2019 at Mitzo restaurant of Grand Park Orchard Hotel. Dr. Zlatin Sarastov, Chief Financial Officer, and Mario Dimitroff, Head of
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A Blockchain-Based Alternative to Grab is Now Listed on Binance
Binance just announced a partnership with a Singapore-based blockchain company with a simple goal: keeping relevant information about a vehicle transparent and available on an immutable network. MVL is a blockchain protocol mainly known for running Tada, a blockchain-based alternative
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10 Years Old Blockchain Entrepreneur Steals the Show at Tech-Summit in Bangkok
One of the ASEAN region’s youngest entrepreneurs, KIDLetCoin CEO and Co-Founder, 10 year old Kaede Takenaka, spoke about blockchain and cryptocurrencies at this year’s Techsauce Global Summit in Bangkok. The entrepreneur spoke about educating young kids on smart currencies
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