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Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin’s operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized that although Worldcoin does not perform a payment service under current laws, buying or selling accounts may constitute a violation. Investigations are ongoing, and the … Read more
Singapore investigates unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity. Go to Source
Global crypto exchange Okx has secured a license from Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), allowing it to offer digital payment token services. Gracie Lin, the newly appointed CEO of Okx’s Singapore entity (Okx SG), highlighted the significance of this license and Singapore’s role in the company’s growth strategy. Okx SG aims … Read more
The agreement was made in a memorandum of understanding, but SBI Holdings must first register as an electronic payment instruments service provider in the country. Go to Source
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has granted an exemption from holding a license to a number of cryptocurrency companies operating in the country under the new Payment Services Act. Among the companies benefiting from this six-month grace period are Binance, Coinbase, Gemini, Bitstamp, Luno, Upbit, and Wirex. Also read: 2x Bitcoin — Wanna Double Your … Read more
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the commencement of the city-state’s new Payment Services Act. The law mandates the implementation of a licensing regime that applies to payment providers, exchanges and other platforms dealing with cryptocurrencies. Their operators are obliged to meet anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations. Also read: Uzbekistan Prepares Crypto … Read more
It has been over a year since Japan’s Financial Services Agency last approved a cryptocurrency exchange to legally operate in the country. Coincheck, which was hacked early last year, has become the 17th fully-registered crypto exchange in the country. The exchange has made numerous improvements after it was acquired by Monex Group. Also read: Indian Supreme … Read more
16 cryptocurrency exchanges that have been approved by the Japanese government are teaming up to form a self-regulatory group, following the hack of one of the country’s most popular exchanges. Besides these exchanges, there are 16 “quasi-operators” for cryptocurrencies as well as about 100 firms seeking to enter the market in Japan. Also read: Japan’s DMM … Read more
The Japanese financial regulator will be issuing its first warning since the legalization of cryptocurrencies as a method of payment in Japan. An overseas initial coin offering agency has reportedly been attracting Japanese investors without a license, repeatedly ignoring the agency’s advice to cease operating in the country. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for … Read more
Analysts Yoshiyuki Suimon and Kazuki Miyamoto claim bitcoin will assist Japan in a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) boost of 0.3% heading into the first three months of 2018. At the end of 2017, the cryptocurrency boasted a ¥12 trillion market capitalization, and if trends continue into early this year, that could translate into lifting Japanese … Read more
