cryptocurrency

Hong Kong’s ZA Bank offers crypto trading services to retail users

Global crypto market capitalization has surged 90% to over US$2.3t.

Crypto platform Gemini clinches in-principle approval in Singapore

Gemini is one step closer to getting a major payment institution license.

Visa, dtcpay launch card enabling digital currency conversion

The card will be available for public registration in Q4 2024.

DBS unveils crypto options trading and structured notes for wealth clients

They may earn yield on fiat depending on the product’s structure and price movements.

Crypto ownership down to 26% despite resilience

However, 23% are likely to reenter the market.

MAS warns of misuse in Worldcoin token, account trading

This incident could potentially violate the Payment Services Act 2019.

AMINA onboards clients for crypto financial services

Its initial product offering includes crypto ETPs, dual currency notes, and capital-protected notes.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Citi to cut 20,000 jobs in two years; Spain’s BBVA expects higher dividend payout

And crypto firms in UK are introducing new risk assessment and profile tests ahead of stricter regulations.

What’s in store for crypto’s future after the FTX debacle

Asian Banking & Finance spoke with industry experts and crypto leaders to learn how the exchange's bankruptcy affected the industry.

FTX-tied assets of Singapore users not protected by MAS: statement

FTX is not licensed by MAS, operates offshore, and did not actively solicit Singaporeans, the central bank said.

Wong says SG had plans to tighten rules on crypto even before FTX bankruptcy

Singapore is open to digital innovation but not crypto speculation.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Crypto exchange FTX owes $3.1b to creditors; Deutsche ex-trader sues bank for $150m

And Italy’s UniCredit gives German staff bonuses up to 2,500 euros for inflation.

Tokenised assets, stable coins central to Singapore’s crypto hub ambitions

Collaboration is key to achieving finance goals, says MAS’ Ravi Menon.