Gemini Secures Major Crypto License in Singapore
Gemini secures Major Payment Institution license from MAS, allowing continued digital asset services in Singapore. This enhances Gemini’s regional strategy. #Update #Crypto
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USDC Expands $25B Payments Flow with Deal
Circle to acquire Tazapay for $400M, expanding USDC’s global reach with over $25B in annual payments; deal closes in 2027 pending regulatory approval. #Update #Crypto $USDC
TOKEN2049 Singapore Gathers 25000 Crypto Enthusiasts
TOKEN2049 Singapore will be held at Marina Bay Sands on Oct. 7-8, 2026, expecting 25,000 attendees and over 1,000 events across the city. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Singapore Bans Interest on Stablecoins
The Monetary Authority of Singapore proposes banning interest on MAS-regulated stablecoins and enhancing issuer safeguards, with foreign stablecoin recognition pathways. #Update #Crypto
DBS Launches Tokenized Gold for Retail Investors
@DBSBank will launch tokenized gold trading for retail customers in H2 2026, offering DBS Physical Gold Tokens backed by physical gold in Singapore. #Update #Crypto $XAU
Stablecoin Service Launches at Singapore Bank
Singapore Gulf Bank launches 24/7 stablecoin minting on SGB Net, waiving Solana gas and bank fees temporarily to boost adoption. Supports USDC; plans to add USDT, USDe, USDG. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Crypto Investor Loses $1M to Fake Game
A Singaporean investor lost all his digital assets, worth approximately $14,000, after downloading a fake game. Victims are advised against storing seed phrases in browser wallets for security. #Breaking #Crypto
Stablecoins Launch on Solana for Fast Exchange
@StraitsX plans to launch Singapore dollar stablecoin $XSGD and U.S. dollar stablecoin $XUSD on Solana in early 2026, enabling instant online currency swaps, enhancing DeFi applications. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Coinbase Launches Enhanced Crypto Services for Institutions
@Coinbase and Standard Chartered expand their partnership to enhance crypto trading, custody, and lending services for institutions, building on existing ties in Singapore. #Update #Crypto $USDC
Bitcoin Launches Perpetual Futures on SGX
@SGX Derivatives will launch bitcoin $BTC and ether $ETH perpetual futures on Nov. 24, enhancing institutional access to crypto markets with traditional margining and clearing. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Tokenized Capital Summit Ignites Singapore Innovation
@GammaPrime hosted the Tokenized Capital Summit in Singapore on September 30, gathering over 2,500 attendees including Arthur Hayes and Anthony Scaramucci to discuss DeFi and traditional finance integration. #Update #Crypto
Crypto Community Unites for TOKEN2049 in Singapore
Over 25,000 attendees from 160+ countries participated in TOKEN2049 in Singapore, featuring 1,000 events and unique activities at Marina Bay Sands. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Token2049 Organizer Cleared of Russia Sanctions
A7A5, backed by sanctioned Promsvyazbank, legally participated in Token2049 per Singapore’s regulations; Bitcoin drops to $122K amid profit-taking. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Stablecoin A7A5 Exhibits at Token2049 Despite Sanctions
A ruble-backed stablecoin, A7A5, linked to a sanctioned Russian bank, sponsored Token2049 in Singapore, raising compliance concerns as Bitcoin hits $125K amid ETF inflows. #Update #Crypto $BTC