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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has officially postponed the implementation of its new bank capital rules for crypto assets until January 1, 2027, or later

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is reportedly planning to launch perpetual futures contracts for cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, to cater to the growing demand from institutional clients.

Singapore / Labuan, Malaysia – Crypto exchange Tokenize Xchange announced on July 20 that it will cease its operations in Singapore by September 30, following the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) decision to reject its application for a digital payment token license.

Singapore is making significant strides to promote tokenization within its financial sector, aiming to facilitate broader adoption of tokenized assets.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has officially launched the Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN) as part of its ongoing efforts to establish Singapore as a leading global hub for fintech innovation.

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) has officially joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) Project Guardian, aiming to explore the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) in financial markets.

Crypto-native financial services firm JST Digital has announced that its Singapore arm has secured in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Singapore, a major financial hub, has identified digital payment token (DPT) services as a sector with an increased risk of terrorism financing. This raises concerns about anonymity and money laundering within the cryptocurrency space.

Taurus, a leading provider of crypto technology solutions, has revealed its plans to expand into the North American market with the opening of a new office in Vancouver.

This is the first license that Singapore has given to a cryptocurrency market maker.