Singapore Strives to Become Global Crypto Hub, Monetary Authority Reveals
Singapore, already a major financial center in the world, is now aiming to become a cryptocurrency hub as well. The city-state is seeking to secure its role as a leading player in the crypto space, the head of its central banking institution has indicated in recent comments. Singapore to Establish Itself as Center for Crypto Business Authorities in Singapore are taking steps to cement its position as a key player in crypto business, the official who has been at the helm of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a decade has revealed in an interview. It comes as Singapore and other....
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