Indian Government & Singapore’s Central Bank Partner over Blockchain & Fintech
Andhra Pradesh, an Indian state located in the south of the country and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank, have announced a partnership that will aim to promote Fintech innovation with a focus on blockchain and digital payments. Signed on Saturday in India, the “Fintech Cooperation Agreement” will see the MAS, Singapore’s financial regulator and central bank, partner Andhra Pradesh, a state known for its pro-tech ideologies with a history of welcoming foreign investment and partnerships to set up infrastructure within its state boundaries. A press....
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