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Why is Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank Making a Play in Crypto-Assets?

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Our customer base of professional investors – corporate and institutional investors, brokers, financial institutions, accredited investors and family offices – recognised this too.” To be sure, digital asset investing is risky, and high volatility has often been seen in the trading of cryptocurrencies and other assets within this class. .

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8 Trends Shaping The Future Of Blockchain Technology

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While the prices of cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets have fallen from their 2017 peaks, equity investment into blockchain startups is on pace to hit all-time highs in 2018. THE FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECH. See how venture firms, corporates, regulators, and builders are shaping the future of blockchain technology. in February.

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Singapore Fintech Report 2024: Losses Continue to Mount for Digital Banks

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In parallel, Singapore remains an active participants in Project Nexus , an initiative spearheaded by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to enhance global payments network connectivity. The platform, which serves accredited investors, also saw a 36% growth in active trading clients, reflecting robust investor interest.

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Singapore is A Global Leader in Crypto Adoption – Here’s Why

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percent of its population owning digital assets, the city-state isn’t just participating in the crypto revolution—it’s leading it. Key aspects of these new guidelines include a clear distinction between retail and accredited investors, with specific financial thresholds for accredited investor status.

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ICOs Have Raised Billions — But Now VCs Are Swooping In

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Bypassing the skepticism and more onerous process of traditional VC financing, blockchain teams raised more than $18B over the past year through initial coin offerings (ICOs), often with little more than a white paper. THE FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECH. Track the blockchain companies in this brief and many more on our platform.

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Companies ‘Pivoting To Blockchain’ See Huge Stock Spikes — But Does The Hype Hold Up?

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When it comes to blockchain technology, there’s a lot of hype. Now some public companies are pivoting away from their core products — be that cameras, diagnostic machinery, or even iced tea — to adopt new blockchain strategies. Live briefing: BLOCKCHAIN TRENDS IN 2018.

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Legion Raises $2M for Merit-Based ICO Platform

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Road Town, British Virgin Islands, August 27th, 2024, Chainwire Legion plans to become one of the first MiCA-compliant CASPs and bring access to early fundraising and token offerings to non-accredited investors. According to the team, Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) revolutionized how blockchain projects fundraise.

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