The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is embarking on an ambitious plan to accelerate tokenisation across financial services. The initiative aims to establish commercial networks to...
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Fintech industry has big role in addressing sustainability, inclusion and climate change
There is a need for a comprehensive strategy to holistically address existential challenges stemming from the pandemic, climate change, poverty, and gender bias, said Ajay Banga,...
Singapore to issue live digital money for payment, in step to broaden its use
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will issue "live" digital money in a trial next year that could enhance settlements between banks.
Trial of digital Singapore dollar offers preview of what’s possible with digital currency
Singapore is testing out a digital Singapore dollar that would let government agencies, businesses and consumers transact a lot more easily.
Coinbase gets Singapore license, partners Google Cloud to offer crypto for payment
Coinbase gets a license to provide regulated cryptocurrency services in Singapore. It's also letting Google Cloud customers pay with crypto.
As crypto worries deepen, focus on the blockchain technology: MAS fintech chief
The volatility of cryptocurrencies has been a distraction to the important uses the underlying blockchain technology can be developed for.