Category: Singapore

  • Huobi Cloud Forms Joint Venture with BlockGames

    Huobi Cloud Forms Joint Venture with BlockGames

    Blockchain exchange provider Huobi Cloud revealed a bold move into the realm of online gaming Monday, Sept. 17, via an official press release stating the company’s intent to partner with BlockGames. Will Video Games Popularize Blockchain Technology? The new project, called BG.top, is hosted by BlockGames and backed by Huobi and, according to its website, aims…

  • The Daily: Binance Tests Fiat Exchange, Russians Mull Crypto Platforms

    The Daily: Binance Tests Fiat Exchange, Russians Mull Crypto Platforms

    Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will start testing a fiat currency trading platform in Singapore and we’ve got the story in Sunday’s edition of The Daily. Also, two islands in Russia are competing to host the country’s first regulated exchange, and the ECB says Europe doesn’t need a central bank issued crypto.…

  • US Regulatory Authority and Singapore to Collaborate on FinTech Innovation Initiative

    Making its way into the mainstream, blockchain continues to garner attention from governments around the world. On Sept. 13, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) partnered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in an effort to promote fintech innovation. ‘Joint Commitment to Grow the FinTech Landscape’ The signed agreement aims to support new…

  • Huobi ‘Aggressively’ Enters Japanese Market With Plans to Become the Largest Exchange

    Huobi ‘Aggressively’ Enters Japanese Market With Plans to Become the Largest Exchange

    Crypto exchange Huobi is entering the Japanese market by acquiring a majority stake in one of the 16 government-approved crypto exchanges in the country. The company says it plans to “aggressively scale this trading platform into the largest in Japan,” with an eye on global expansion in the future. Also read: 160 Crypto Exchanges Seek to…

  • Kucoin Expands Into Australia After $3M Bitcoin Australia Deal

    Kucoin Expands Into Australia After $3M Bitcoin Australia Deal

    Kucoin is expanding into Australia after it agreed to invest $3 million in Bitcoin Australia. The deal is seen as a win-win for both cryptocurrency exchanges, each seeking to expand into its own direction – Kucoin establishing a niche in the rapidly growing Australian market. Bitcoin Australia is targeting the UK next.   Also read: As…

  • Regulations Round-Up: Tokenized Securities in Singapore, China Warns of Illegal Fundraising

    Regulations Round-Up: Tokenized Securities in Singapore, China Warns of Illegal Fundraising

    In recent regulatory news, Chinese authorities have issued a warning seeking to encourage citizens to be skeptical regarding the promotional claims of illegal fundraising schemes operating with cryptocurrencies, Singapore Exchange and the Monetary Authority of Singapore have partnered with Anquan, Deloitte, and Nasdaq to settle tokenized securities using distributed ledger technology, and Hungary’s finance ministry…

  • PR: The New Era of Jewellery Pioneered By The Pure Diamond Blockchain Project

    PR: The New Era of Jewellery Pioneered By The Pure Diamond Blockchain Project

    This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. The innovative Singaporean based Pure Diamond Blockchain Project is founded…

  • Japan Roundup: Public Companies Unveil New Mining Plan, Exchange, Token Fund

    Japan Roundup: Public Companies Unveil New Mining Plan, Exchange, Token Fund

    Three Japanese public companies have individually made announcements regarding their cryptocurrency operations. Forside has grown its mining operation with a plan to sell 7nm bitcoin mining rigs. Farsteps is planning a Singapore exchange launch. Meanwhile, Line Corp, the operator of Japan’s most popular chat app, has added crypto price quotes to its Clova AI assistant…

  • PR: Vaultbank Partners with Kingdom Trust for Qualified Custodial Services for Crypto Assets

    PR: Vaultbank Partners with Kingdom Trust for Qualified Custodial Services for Crypto Assets

    This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. Vaultbank has partnered with Kingdom Trust to provide a qualified…

  • PR: Bibox Gains Swiss VQF License – Accelerating Global Expansion

    PR: Bibox Gains Swiss VQF License – Accelerating Global Expansion

    This is a paid press release, which contains forward looking statements, and should be treated as advertising or promotional material. Bitcoin.com does not endorse nor support this product/service. Bitcoin.com is not responsible for or liable for any content, accuracy or quality within the press release. On 16th August 2018, Bibox, a leading AI-enhanced digital asset…