
Indian crypto exchange WazirX has just secured the approval of the Singapore High Court to convene with its users in a bid to address debts and recover following a costly cyberattack last year. In July, the North Korean Lazarus group hacked WazirX and stole more than $230 million worth of assets, the massive loss prompted […]
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) says that stablecoins have the potential to become a widely adopted means of payment. In an interview with The Business Times, MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun says stablecoins have immense potential provided that regulations are in place to keep the crypto assets from straying from their linked value. […]
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) says that stablecoins have the potential to become a widely adopted means of payment. In an interview with The Business Times, MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun says stablecoins have immense potential provided that regulations are in place to keep the crypto assets from straying from their linked value. […]
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) says that stablecoins have the potential to become a widely adopted means of payment. In an interview with The Business Times, MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun says stablecoins have immense potential provided that regulations are in place to keep the crypto assets from straying from their linked value. […]
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The richest country in Southeast Asia has reportedly become the global leader in crypto adoption. Citing data from consultancy Henley & Partners, Bloomberg reports that Singapore is beating all other countries in embracing cryptocurrencies with the necessary infrastructure and rules the nation built for the digital asset industry. Singapore now has about 30 payments firms, […]
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This week’s Crypto Biz explores Singapore Gulf Bank’s plans to acquire a stablecoin firm, Binance delisting tokens, Cantor Fitzgerald’s stake in Tether and the first DOGE ETP.
The future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States could see a significant shift as Paul Atkins, a former commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission known for his pro-innovation views, emerges as a frontrunner to lead the agency under a new administration at the White House.
Atkins previously served as commissioner and staffer under two chairs, Richard Breeden and Arthur Levitt, and is known as an expert in securities law and a balanced regulator. Most importantly, he holds a strong background in digital assets.
According to his profile on Patomak Global Partners, where he serves as CEO, Atkins has been at the core of industry efforts to develop best practices for digital asset issuances and trading platforms since 2017. He co-chairs the Token Alliance, an initiative by the Chamber of Digital Commerce aimed at shaping policy for tokenized networks and digital asset issuers.