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Singapore Financial Regulator Releases Updated Guide for ICOs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city state’s central bank and financial regulator, has released an update to its guide for businesses looking to raise money through initial coin offerings (ICOs). The paper, titled A Guide to Digital Token
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The Future of Cross-Border Transfers Could Be Central Bank-Backed Digital Currency
As we slowly but surely move towards a global village into a reality, the overall value of cross-border payments is also expected to rise by 5.5% yearly, increasing from US$22 trillion in 2016 to US$30 trillion in 2022. Yet, according
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Betting On Blockchain In A Decentralised World
Blockchain technology can help people, companies and governments carry out a variety of tasks such as banking more efficiently and securely. However, several key issues need to be addressed, including its ease of use. These were the views of experts
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Singapore and Nasdaq Partnership for Blockchain Settlement of Tokenised Assets
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Singapore Exchange announced a collaboration to develop Delivery versus Payment (DvP) capabilities for settlement of tokenised assets across different blockchain platforms. This will allow financial institutions and corporate investors to carry out simultaneous exchange and
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Fintech Singapore Map 2018 – Singapore’s Fintech Scene
Singapore’s position as an international fintech hub has always been bolstered with strong regulatory support from its central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Fintech is key for Singapore’s future as a global financial hub, which contemplates a
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Top Fintech and Blockchain Books
FintechNews has put together a list of top Fintech books you must read. This Top Fintech Books list tailors for both beginners and experts who want to get a deeper look into Digital Finance. From financial services, mobile banking, blockchain,
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MAS about Crypto Tokens: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Speech by Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, MAS, at Money20/20: This is a conference named after Money. Money has been with us for at least 5000 years. And over the last 300 years or so, we have come to accept
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Hardware Wallets for Cryptocurrencies
It’s widely known that hardware wallets are amongst the safest ways to secure cryptocurrencies and now with the recently exposed Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities, it has become critical for cryptocurrencies users to secure their holdings. A hardware wallet is a
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Fintech Singapore 2017 in Review
The fintech ecosystem in Singapore has grown significantly this year, with now more than 400 fintech ventures based in the city-state and over 30 fintech innovation labs or research centers set up by multinational corporations. The Monetary Authority of Singapore
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Skyline Becomes the First Ever Club in Singapore to Accept Cryptocurrency as Payment for Drinks and Food
Blockshow Asia, the largest gathering of the crypto community in Singapore will be attended by industry pioneers, enthusiasts and keen investors alike. During the 2-day event, Skyline will be accepting cryptocurrency as payment for drinks and food. The cryptocurrency that will
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