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Sygnum Secures Liechtenstein License to Expand Crypto Services in EU

Sygnum, a Swiss digital asset banking group, has registered its local subsidiary with the Liechtenstein financial regulator. This move allows the company to offer regulated services in the EU and…

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Singapore Crypto Exchange BingX Suffers Hot Wallet Exploit, Over $52M Reportedly Stolen

BingX, a Singapore-based crypto exchange, has suffered a hack targeting its hot wallets. The attack affected several blockchains, with Cyvers Alerts estimating a total loss of over $52 million. BingX…

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Singapore Launches Investigation into Worldcoin Account Sales for Potential Regulatory Violations

Singaporean authorities have launched an investigation into the sale of Worldcoin accounts and tokens, suspecting that such activities may breach the country’s Payment Services Act (PS Act) of 2019. The…

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VC Founders Summit: The Largest Convergence of Investors and Founders Set to Take Place in Singapore

PRESS RELEASE. [Singapore, 2024] – The much-anticipated VC Founders Summit is set to take place on September 21st, bringing together venture capitalists, industry leaders, and innovators to shape the future…

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Singapore’s Parliament Addresses Worldcoin Account Misuse and Privacy Risks

Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong addressed concerns in Parliament regarding the risks of Worldcoin’s operations in Singapore, including potential money laundering through the sale of accounts. He emphasized…

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Wazirx Fast-Tracks INR Withdrawals but Users Face 6-Month Crypto Trading Delay

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has accelerated Phase 2 of INR withdrawals after a cyberattack on July 18. Initially scheduled for Sept. 9, eligible users can now withdraw up to 66%…

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Okx Approved to Provide Cross-Border Payment Services in Singapore

Global crypto exchange Okx has secured a license from Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), allowing it to offer digital payment token services. Gracie Lin, the newly…

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Wazirx Files for Moratorium in Singapore Court to Address Users’ Crypto Balances

Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has announced that a moratorium has been filed in Singapore’s High Court under the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act to address users’ crypto balances. The move…

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Singapore Court Imposes 6-Year Prison Sentence on Crypto Ponzi Scheme Mastermind

Yang Bin, a 61-year-old Dutch national, was sentenced by a Singapore court to six years in prison and fined S$16,000 Singapore dollars for orchestrating a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme. Yang’s company,…

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