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Central Bank of Kyrgyzstan Signs MoU with CertiK to Jointly Build Digital Som Security Framework
According to reports from Bitcoin.com, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) signed a memorandum of understanding with blockchain security company Certik on September 9. The two parties will collaborate in areas such as cybersecurity, digital asset custody, anti-money laundering (AML), and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) to jointly advance the security development of the country's digital currency, the Digital Som. Under the agreement, NBKR will deploy Certik's monitoring tools to implement 24/7 compliance monitoring of digital assets, and provide technical training and knowledge transfer to central bank personnel. Previously, Certik has provided technical advisory support to U.S. regulators and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Robinhood Receives In-Principle Approval to Launch Brokerage Business in Singapore
According to an official announcement, Robinhood has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to launch brokerage services in Singapore, covering securities trading, exchange-traded derivatives, custody, product financing, and collective investment schemes. Robinhood stated that Singapore will serve as its Asia-Pacific headquarters to support its international expansion. Its subsidiary, Bitstamp Asia Pte. Ltd., already holds a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license issued by the MAS. Note that in-principle approval is not equivalent to a formal license; Robinhood Singapore Pte. Ltd. must still meet relevant conditions before receiving final approval to commence operations.
Central banks of Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand join BLOOM to advance cross-border digital currency settlement interoperability
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have joined Project BLOOM as policy-making members. The three central banks will collaborate with industry participants in their respective jurisdictions to explore acceptance, conversion, and settlement mechanisms for various forms of digital currencies across cross-institutional, cross-network, and cross-jurisdictional scenarios.
MAS: Could Shift to Looser Policy After AI Boosts Productivity
According to The Straits Times, Edward Robinson, Chief Economist at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, stated on October 20 at the Beijing Financial Street Forum that while central banks may consider easing monetary policy once artificial intelligence generates widespread productivity gains, the current AI investment boom is fueling demand, requiring policies to remain appropriately restrictive. He noted that AI-related investments are driving economic growth, but the technology has yet to deliver significant productivity improvements across the broader economy, and urged a gradual, data-dependent approach. The Monetary Authority of Singapore tightened monetary policy in April and July 2026 due to rising inflation risks, and maintained its stance unchanged in October; its October 14 statement warned that if the AI boom generates wider economic spillovers and pushes up unit labor costs, domestic inflation could remain elevated. Robinson said that AI-driven electronics accounted for more than 70% of Asia's export growth this year, but growth in industries producing AI-related technologies was driven primarily by increased investment and more intensive use of existing resources rather than efficiency gains. Citing OECD estimates, he added that with sufficiently broad adoption and appropriate investment, AI could boost annual total factor productivity growth by as much as 0.6 percentage points.
Headquartered in Singapore, Hyperliquid is not within the MAS's regulatory jurisdiction
Odaily News: Hyperliquid Labs has confirmed that its headquarters are located in Singapore. Corporate documents show Singapore as its registered headquarters, and recent job postings also indicate that it has an office locally. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) previously stated that it does not consider Hyperliquid to fall within its regulatory jurisdiction, and said it is unclear whether Hyperliquid is regulated by any major jurisdiction. Hyperliquid Labs stated that Hyperliquid is currently unregulated and has never claimed to be licensed or authorized by the MAS. Hyperliquid-related products allow users to trade on the price movements of assets such as cryptocurrencies, crude oil, and equities.
Central Bank of Kyrgyzstan Signs MoU with CertiK to Jointly Build Digital Som Security Framework
According to reports from Bitcoin.com, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) signed a memorandum of understanding with blockchain security company Certik on September 9. The two parties will collaborate in areas such as cybersecurity, digital asset custody, anti-money laundering (AML), and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) to jointly advance the security development of the country's digital currency, the Digital Som. Under the agreement, NBKR will deploy Certik's monitoring tools to implement 24/7 compliance monitoring of digital assets, and provide technical training and knowledge transfer to central bank personnel. Previously, Certik has provided technical advisory support to U.S. regulators and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Gemini Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore, Covering Digital Payment Tokens and Cross-Border Transfer Services
Odaily reports: Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), enabling it to provide digital payment token and cross-border transfer services.The license supports Gemini in offering spot trading, custody, and over-the-counter (OTC) services to both retail and institutional clients. Gemini has been serving customers in Singapore since 2020.Gemini co-founder and President Cameron Winklevoss stated that obtaining the license reflects the company's commitment to the Singapore market. Co-founder and CEO Tyler Winklevoss said Singapore will serve as the company's regional strategic hub. (Bitcoin.com News)
Mantle officially launches USDG and becomes a partner of Global Dollar Network
According to official announcements, Mantle has announced that USDG, a US dollar stablecoin issued by Paxos, has officially launched, becoming one of the first native stablecoins on the Mantle network. This integration establishes Mantle as a partner of the Global Dollar Network (GDN). Mantle will directly participate in GDN's reward-sharing mechanism, standing alongside over 150 partners, including Robinhood and Kraken, to drive user growth. As one of the few stablecoins subject to dual regulation under both the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the European Union's MiCA framework, USDG currently has a circulating value exceeding $3.5 billion. One of Mantle's missions is to introduce more institutional-grade assets, including tokenized equities, yield-bearing stablecoins, and tokenized funds, thereby providing borderless investment access for everyone. The integration of USDG will further advance Mantle's development into an open financial network bridging institutional players and users. According to reports, the addition of USDG further enriches Mantle's existing portfolio of institutional-grade assets, which includes Agora's AUSD, Ethena's USDe, Ondo's USDY, and Tether's USDT0, among others. Over the past year, Mantle's stablecoin TVL has surpassed $982 million, with RWA T
Central Bank of Kyrgyzstan Signs MoU with CertiK to Jointly Build Digital Som Security Framework
According to reports from Bitcoin.com, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) signed a memorandum of understanding with blockchain security company Certik on September 9. The two parties will collaborate in areas such as cybersecurity, digital asset custody, anti-money laundering (AML), and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) to jointly advance the security development of the country's digital currency, the Digital Som. Under the agreement, NBKR will deploy Certik's monitoring tools to implement 24/7 compliance monitoring of digital assets, and provide technical training and knowledge transfer to central bank personnel. Previously, Certik has provided technical advisory support to U.S. regulators and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Gemini Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore, Covering Digital Payment Tokens and Cross-Border Transfer Services
Odaily reports: Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), enabling it to provide digital payment token and cross-border transfer services.The license supports Gemini in offering spot trading, custody, and over-the-counter (OTC) services to both retail and institutional clients. Gemini has been serving customers in Singapore since 2020.Gemini co-founder and President Cameron Winklevoss stated that obtaining the license reflects the company's commitment to the Singapore market. Co-founder and CEO Tyler Winklevoss said Singapore will serve as the company's regional strategic hub. (Bitcoin.com News)
Mantle officially launches USDG and becomes a partner of Global Dollar Network
According to official announcements, Mantle has announced that USDG, a US dollar stablecoin issued by Paxos, has officially launched, becoming one of the first native stablecoins on the Mantle network. This integration establishes Mantle as a partner of the Global Dollar Network (GDN). Mantle will directly participate in GDN's reward-sharing mechanism, standing alongside over 150 partners, including Robinhood and Kraken, to drive user growth. As one of the few stablecoins subject to dual regulation under both the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the European Union's MiCA framework, USDG currently has a circulating value exceeding $3.5 billion. One of Mantle's missions is to introduce more institutional-grade assets, including tokenized equities, yield-bearing stablecoins, and tokenized funds, thereby providing borderless investment access for everyone. The integration of USDG will further advance Mantle's development into an open financial network bridging institutional players and users. According to reports, the addition of USDG further enriches Mantle's existing portfolio of institutional-grade assets, which includes Agora's AUSD, Ethena's USDe, Ondo's USDY, and Tether's USDT0, among others. Over the past year, Mantle's stablecoin TVL has surpassed $982 million, with RWA T
Singapore will invest $173 million over the next three years to support fintech innovations including AI.
According to Bloomberg, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that it will allocate SGD 220 million (approximately USD 173 million) over the next three years to support FinTech and innovation development, aiming to maintain its competitive advantage over rival financial hubs such as Hong Kong in the FinTech sector. The initiative will focus on cultivating FinTech talent and accelerating the research, development, application, and deployment of cutting-edge FinTech. MAS plans to support at least 1,000 internship positions while driving the financial industry to prepare for emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. MAS stated that the program aims to further enhance the innovation capabilities and competitiveness of Singapore's financial sector.
Bybit responds to being placed on MAS Investor Alert List: engaging with regulators for clarification
crypto trading platform Bybit has stated it has noted its inclusion on the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Investor Alert List and is actively communicating with the MAS to better understand the basis for this listing.Bybit stated that it has always maintained open and constructive communication with the MAS and has continuously taken measures to prevent users in Singapore from accessing its platform, including clearly restricting this in its Terms of Service and implementing geo-blocking of IP addresses from Singapore. Bybit currently does not provide services to users in Singapore and stated it will continue to cooperate with regulatory bodies globally. Further updates will be announced at the appropriate time should there be any new developments.
Robinhood Receives In-Principle Approval to Launch Brokerage Business in Singapore
According to an official announcement, Robinhood has received in-principle approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to launch brokerage services in Singapore, covering securities trading, exchange-traded derivatives, custody, product financing, and collective investment schemes. Robinhood stated that Singapore will serve as its Asia-Pacific headquarters to support its international expansion. Its subsidiary, Bitstamp Asia Pte. Ltd., already holds a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license issued by the MAS. Note that in-principle approval is not equivalent to a formal license; Robinhood Singapore Pte. Ltd. must still meet relevant conditions before receiving final approval to commence operations.
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Central banks of Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand join BLOOM to advance cross-border digital currency settlement interoperability
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have joined Project BLOOM as policy-making members. The three central banks will collaborate with industry participants in their respective jurisdictions to explore acceptance, conversion, and settlement mechanisms for various forms of digital currencies across cross-institutional, cross-network, and cross-jurisdictional scenarios.
MAS: Could Shift to Looser Policy After AI Boosts Productivity
According to The Straits Times, Edward Robinson, Chief Economist at the Monetary Authority of Singapore, stated on October 20 at the Beijing Financial Street Forum that while central banks may consider easing monetary policy once artificial intelligence generates widespread productivity gains, the current AI investment boom is fueling demand, requiring policies to remain appropriately restrictive. He noted that AI-related investments are driving economic growth, but the technology has yet to deliver significant productivity improvements across the broader economy, and urged a gradual, data-dependent approach. The Monetary Authority of Singapore tightened monetary policy in April and July 2026 due to rising inflation risks, and maintained its stance unchanged in October; its October 14 statement warned that if the AI boom generates wider economic spillovers and pushes up unit labor costs, domestic inflation could remain elevated. Robinson said that AI-driven electronics accounted for more than 70% of Asia's export growth this year, but growth in industries producing AI-related technologies was driven primarily by increased investment and more intensive use of existing resources rather than efficiency gains. Citing OECD estimates, he added that with sufficiently broad adoption and appropriate investment, AI could boost annual total factor productivity growth by as much as 0.6 percentage points.
Headquartered in Singapore, Hyperliquid is not within the MAS's regulatory jurisdiction
Odaily News: Hyperliquid Labs has confirmed that its headquarters are located in Singapore. Corporate documents show Singapore as its registered headquarters, and recent job postings also indicate that it has an office locally. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) previously stated that it does not consider Hyperliquid to fall within its regulatory jurisdiction, and said it is unclear whether Hyperliquid is regulated by any major jurisdiction. Hyperliquid Labs stated that Hyperliquid is currently unregulated and has never claimed to be licensed or authorized by the MAS. Hyperliquid-related products allow users to trade on the price movements of assets such as cryptocurrencies, crude oil, and equities.
Central Bank of Kyrgyzstan Signs MoU with CertiK to Jointly Build Digital Som Security Framework
According to reports from Bitcoin.com, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic (NBKR) signed a memorandum of understanding with blockchain security company Certik on September 9. The two parties will collaborate in areas such as cybersecurity, digital asset custody, anti-money laundering (AML), and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) to jointly advance the security development of the country's digital currency, the Digital Som. Under the agreement, NBKR will deploy Certik's monitoring tools to implement 24/7 compliance monitoring of digital assets, and provide technical training and knowledge transfer to central bank personnel. Previously, Certik has provided technical advisory support to U.S. regulators and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
Gemini Secures Major Payment Institution License in Singapore, Covering Digital Payment Tokens and Cross-Border Transfer Services
Odaily reports: Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), enabling it to provide digital payment token and cross-border transfer services.The license supports Gemini in offering spot trading, custody, and over-the-counter (OTC) services to both retail and institutional clients. Gemini has been serving customers in Singapore since 2020.Gemini co-founder and President Cameron Winklevoss stated that obtaining the license reflects the company's commitment to the Singapore market. Co-founder and CEO Tyler Winklevoss said Singapore will serve as the company's regional strategic hub. (Bitcoin.com News)
Mantle officially launches USDG and becomes a partner of Global Dollar Network
According to official announcements, Mantle has announced that USDG, a US dollar stablecoin issued by Paxos, has officially launched, becoming one of the first native stablecoins on the Mantle network. This integration establishes Mantle as a partner of the Global Dollar Network (GDN). Mantle will directly participate in GDN's reward-sharing mechanism, standing alongside over 150 partners, including Robinhood and Kraken, to drive user growth. As one of the few stablecoins subject to dual regulation under both the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the European Union's MiCA framework, USDG currently has a circulating value exceeding $3.5 billion. One of Mantle's missions is to introduce more institutional-grade assets, including tokenized equities, yield-bearing stablecoins, and tokenized funds, thereby providing borderless investment access for everyone. The integration of USDG will further advance Mantle's development into an open financial network bridging institutional players and users. According to reports, the addition of USDG further enriches Mantle's existing portfolio of institutional-grade assets, which includes Agora's AUSD, Ethena's USDe, Ondo's USDY, and Tether's USDT0, among others. Over the past year, Mantle's stablecoin TVL has surpassed $982 million, with RWA T