Bitstamp Wins MAS Licence to Operate Crypto in Singapore
The licence was issued following a new mandate from Singapore's Monetary Authority requiring all locally based crypto firms to register.
Fhumulani Lukoto
Fhumulani Lukoto holds a Bachelors Degree in Journalism enabling her to become the writer she is today. Her passion for cryptocurrency and bitcoin started in 2021 when she began producing content in the space. A naturally inquisitive person, she dove head first into all things crypto to gain the huge wealth of knowledge she has today. Based out of Gauteng, South Africa, Fhumulani is a core member of the content team at Coin Insider.
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Malaysia to Ease Crypto Listings, Boost Innovation
Malaysia's securities regulator is inviting public input on a proposal to permit listing specific cryptocurrencies on exchanges without...
Circle Seeks US Trust Bank Charter to Manage USDC Reserves
Several other crypto firms are also exploring national bank charter applications, following the example of Anchorage Digital Bank, which...
Bhutan Adopts Crypto Payments Amid Limited Connectivity
Bhutan is charting a new course in digital finance by adopting cryptocurrency payments, even as much of its population contends with...
Indian Politician Urges Bitcoin Reserve Pilot Amid US Shift
A spokesperson for India’s ruling BJP advocated for a pilot program to explore a Bitcoin reserve and urged the government to address the...
South Korea’s Central Bank Backs Gradual Stablecoin Launch
Bank of Korea Governor Ryoo Sangdai stated that banks should initially issue stablecoins and introduce them gradually.
Japan Eyes Crypto Reclassification to Enable ETFs, Cut Taxes
Japan’s FSA has proposed designating cryptocurrencies as financial products, which could allow crypto ETFs and introduce a flat 20% capital...
VMS Group to Invest in Crypto, Managing $4B in Assets
According to managing partner Elton Cheung, VMS Group plans to allocate up to $10 million to Re7 Capital’s strategies in a bid to diversify...
MicroStrategy Buys $26M in Bitcoin Amid Market Downturn
Michael Saylor’s firm, MicroStrategy, purchased an additional 245 Bitcoin last week, following his renewed commitment to a long-term...
Texas Becomes First State to Fund Official Bitcoin Reserve
Texas is the first US state to allocate public funds to an independent Bitcoin reserve, with plans to position BTC as a long-term strategic...
Visa & Yellow Card Push Digital Dollar Use Across Africa
Yellow Card aims to launch stablecoin payments with Visa in at least one African nation this year, responding to a growing demand fueled by...
House Panel Advances CLARITY Act for Crypto Oversight
The CLARITY Act is set to proceed to the House floor after the House Financial Services Committee approved the crypto market structure bill...