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    Cryptocurrency

    MAS Grants In-Principle Approval to Crypto Major Cumberland

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

    Cumberland’s regulatory progress in Singapore comes after the US SEC agreed to drop its lawsuit against the firm earlier this month.

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    Cybersecurity

    Taiwan Fines Singapore Fintech Firm Over China Links

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

    AnyTech violated Taiwan’s investment norms due to links to a Beijing-based investor. Cathay United Bank terminated its contract with the Singapore company.

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    Sustainable Finance

    Singapore’s Banks Embrace the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy

    By Nithya Subramanian | 19/03/2025

    MAS information paper reveals how banks are referencing the taxonomy in their sustainable financing frameworks.

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    Cryptocurrency

    Asia a Key Destination as Crypto Startups Exit Europe

    By Thisanka Siripala | 18/03/2025

    The report says 75% of Europe’s virtual asset service providers could lose registration under MiCA by mid-2025.

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    Structural Regulation

    Singapore and Vietnam Strengthen Regulatory Cooperation

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

    Regulators will collaborate on capital markets, digital assets, cross-border payment connectivity, and fintech growth.

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    Liquidity Risk

    MAS Engaging with Chocolate Finance Over Suspended Withdrawals

    By Nithya Subramanian | 14/03/2025

    MAS said it will continue to engage Chocolate Finance to ensure that all customer withdrawals will be met in an “orderly fashion”.

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    Trading & Investment

    SGX to Launch Brazilian Real Futures Contracts in Asia

    By Nithya Subramanian | 13/03/2025

    The move will enable global investors in Asia to manage risks with the Brazilian Real during their local time zone.

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    Reporting & Disclosures

    SGX: Climate Reporting Progress Positive but Gaps Remain

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

    While nearly all SGX-listed issuers have begun climate reporting, only 28% provided all 11 recommended disclosures under the TCFD framework.

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    Trading & Investment

    SGX Adds 3 More Hong Kong Stocks to SDR Portfolio

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/03/2025

    SGX has added three more HK-listed companies to its SDR lineup. More SDRs linked to Thai and Hong Kong companies will be introduced by mid 2025.

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    Cryptocurrency

    SGX to List Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in H2 2025

    By Nithya Subramanian | 11/03/2025

    The new contracts, which are pending regulatory approval, will be available only to institutional clients and professional investors.

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