Blockchain
Kasikornbank targets 24/7 USD settlement with Ant International
Kasikornbank targets 24/7 USD settlement with Ant International
They will use Kinexys by J.P. Morgan’s blockchain deposit accounts.
Stablecoin regulation likely to improve after US elections
Stablecoin adoption grows with enhanced tech and regulations.
Digital assets create new “rails” for money movement
It complements existing banking infrastructure.
StraitsX partners with Ant, Grab for blockchain payments
Starting September, tourists from 12 regions can use their home payment apps.
Blockchain enhances liquidity in private and alternative investments
Blockchain makes private investments more accessible and boosts financial inclusion.
How OCBC’s blockchain expertise is powering Singapore’s digital currency ambitions
OCBC is aiming to commercialise one or two of its blockchain solutions in 2024.
MAS teams up with BIS, Swiss and France central banks to test wholesale CBDCs
Project Mariana used DeFi technology concepts on a public blockchain.
DBS completes intraday repo transaction on a blockchain-based network
Repo transactions will finish within hours instead of one to two days.
Singapore’s Blockchain & Crypto startups capture most seed investments in H1
This is despite MAS moving to tighten retail investors’ access to crypto.
MAS to explore digital assets use cases with Project Guardian
The first pilot sees DBS, JP Morgan, and Marketnode explore lending on a public blockchain.
Half of APAC banks at risk of missing digital transformation targets: study
Banking leaders admit that they are at risk of ceasing to exist in 5-10 years.
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