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Here Are All The Licensed Crypto Services Providers in Singapore

Fintech News

The Money-Changing License will enable businesses to conduct money-changing services; the Standard Payment Institution License allows them to conduct multiple payment services below specified thresholds, and the Major Payment Institution License allows businesses to conduct multiple payment services without any transaction volume or float limits.

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Can FATF’s New ‘Travel Rule’ Help Build A Better Crypto Ecosystem?

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The world seems to be divided into two camps, at least when speaking generally: Those who think bitcoin and other digital currencies provide the promise of transactional efficiency in the coming year, and those who view cryptocurrency as mainly a way for drug dealers, terrorists, fraudsters and others to operate in the shadows.

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Here’s How 10 APAC Markets Are Approaching Crypto Regulation

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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) also played a crucial role by exploring the concept of retail and wholesale Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) through its eAUD pilot programme , which focused on a wide array of use cases and essential legal aspects.

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Hong Kong Consults on Proposed Approach to Stablecoin Legislation

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In November 2023, the Bank of England , the Financial Conduct Authority , and the Prudential Regulation Authority issued discussion papers and guidance setting out their proposed regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, related payment systems, and service providers. Standard supervisory powers granted to the HKMA.