Search Results for: Singapore

December 3, 2024 @ 8:18 am By Michael Wong  |  

US e-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)announced that it has invested more than S$2 billion ($1.49 billion) across its retail and cloud businesses in Singapore in 2023, bolstering its presence in the Southeast Asian market and supporting over 10,000 indirect jobs. The investment encompasses capital expenditure on… Read More

December 1, 2024 @ 7:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

WadzPay Worldwide Pte. Ltd., an innovator in the blockchain tech and financial services company, announced it secured a capital commitment of SGD 50 million in the form of a Share Subscription Facility (SSF) from GEM Global Yield LLC SCS. The SSF will now aim to… Read More

November 22, 2024 @ 4:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo Singapore Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of BitGo, Inc., announced its official launch to provide regulated digital asset custody, trading, settlement, and token management services to the APAC region. The launch comes after BitGo obtained its Major Payment Institution License from the Monetary Authority of… Read More

November 18, 2024 @ 11:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Singapore e-commerce market is growing at a steady pace and is now expected to register a “strong” compound annual growth rate of “8.9% between 2024 and 2028 to reach SGD33.3 billion ($24.8 billion) in 2028,” forecasts GlobalData, a data and analytics company. GlobalData’s E-Commerce… Read More

November 17, 2024 @ 6:06 pm By Michael Wong  |  

FortiCard, a Singapore-based global Fintech firm, has announced the establishment of its subsidiary in the United States and the acquisition of a Money Services Business (MSB) license issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) under the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This development marks… Read More

November 11, 2024 @ 10:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

QCP Trading Pte. Ltd. received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The IPA represents a step toward “full” licensing, allowing QCP Trading to prepare to offer regulated spot trading services for digital payment… Read More

November 11, 2024 @ 1:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tencent announced a partnership with Visa (NYSE: V) to introduce its palm recognition technology for digital payments in international markets. The service will first be rolled out in Singapore, where Visa cardholders from participating banks, including DBS, OCBC, and UOB, will be “part of the… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 5:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Boxo, a “Super App” enabler, announced a partnership with Checkout.com, a payment solutions provider. By leveraging Checkout.com’s platform, Boxo’s clients across MENA and SEA regions will benefit from payment solutions and the ability to deliver seamless customer experiences. This translates to seamless transactions and convenience… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 10:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is launching a new Engineering Hub in Singapore, supported by Singapore Economic Development Board, in order to foster the local developer ecosystem. Coinbase noted in a recent update that it is officially introducing an Engineering Hub in Singapore to support the local developer… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Banque de France and Monetary Authority of Singapore conducted post-quantum cryptography experiment to enhance communication security. The Banque de France (BdF) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced the completion of a joint experiment in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) conducted across “continents over conventional… Read More

November 4, 2024 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital Singapore Pte Ltd has reportedly received approval as a licensed Major Payment Institution from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), marking a key milestone in our global expansion. With this license, Anchorage Digital Singapore now offers a complete, integrated solution including custody, staking,… Read More

November 4, 2024 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to support the commercialization of asset tokenization. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) officially announced on November 4, 2024 its plans to advance tokenization in financial services. These include: forming commercial networks to deepen liquidity of… Read More

November 2, 2024 @ 4:13 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the establishment of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), a new initiative designed to reinforce Singapore’s standing as a major global fintech hub while promoting international connectivity for impactful financial innovation. The GFTN aims to build on… Read More

October 30, 2024 @ 4:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Gemini says it has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license application under the Payment Services Act 2019 in order to provide cross-border money transfer as well as digital payment token… Read More

October 20, 2024 @ 6:54 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) are expected to maintain their credit strength advantage among rated sovereign wealth funds, Moody’s Investors Service said. Moody’s highlighted that both funds display stronger intrinsic credit quality, supported by superior credit metrics, excellent liquidity, and… Read More

October 10, 2024 @ 9:52 am By Michael Wong  |  

American artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI announced its expansion into Singapore, confirming plans to open a regional office later this year. This move underscores Singapore’s prominent role in technology and AI, as well as the increasing demand for advanced AI tools across the Asia Pacific… Read More

October 6, 2024 @ 2:39 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore’s Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) unveiled a comprehensive report, outlining enhanced strategies and recommendations to strengthen the nation’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework. The report emphasizes a whole-of-society approach, urging collaboration between frontline stakeholders and the government to combat increasingly sophisticated money laundering (ML) tactics. The IMC’s… Read More

September 25, 2024 @ 7:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today the establishment of a Cyber and Technology Resilience Experts (CTREX) Panel. The Panel replaces MAS’ Cyber Security Advisory Panel, with an expanded mandate to “cover technology resilience which, together with cybersecurity, significantly underpins the operational resilience of… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 4:54 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based Fintech group M-DAQ Global Pte. Ltd. has launched its Wallex cross-border foreign exchange (FX) and payment solution in Malaysia, following its acquisition of B2B payments service provider Easy Pay Transfers Sdn. Bhd. The launch of Wallex marks the expansion of M-DAQ’s footprint in the… Read More

September 12, 2024 @ 6:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Global State of Crypto report, offering a comprehensive look at attitudes and behavior toward digital assets from different investors across the globe. After two years of ups and downs, the crypto market has “rallied hard… Read More