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Singapore's High Court has declined to stay a cryptocurrency case in favour of SIAC arbitration. The representative action was brought by users of a Singapore-based cryptocurrency platform...

In our earlier CNPupdate article published on 27 September 2018, we discussed the tax implications in relation to Initial Coin Offerings ("ICOs"). This article is the first article of a two-part series that provides...

In the first article of this two-part feature, we provided an update on the latest tax guidelines published on 19 November 2019 by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore ("IRAS") in relation to Goods...

The Singapore High Court has, for the first time, set out clear guidance on how to determine the valuation date for damages in cryptocurrency disputes.

Singapore does not have a single regulatory regime governing digital assets; rather, regulations depend on the nature of the assets and activities involved.

It all started in early November 2022 with a leaked balance sheet that revealed that the value of FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's trading company, Alameda Research, was bolstered heavily...

Singapore recently launched two ESG initiatives to accelerate the growth of a "vibrant and robust" ESG ecosystem in the city state.

The concept of tokenization of real-world assets is here to stay and likely to become an integral part of global financial systems in the coming years.

2022 has been described as the year of the crypto crash, when virtual currencies suddenly lost their lustre, even before many could wrap their heads around what they were.

When Singapore became independent a little more than 50 years ago, the small and resource-poor developing country originally had little chance of survival.

In our previous article, we explored the merits and pitfalls of a marriage between blockchain tokenization technology and traditional securities in the form of equity interests.

The lockdown measures implemented during the Covid-19 crisis have provided an extended proof of concept for a remote living and working model.

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the launch of the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) ...

Trade finance represents the financial instruments and products that are used by companies to facilitate international trade and commerce.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued Notice FSM-N31on Cyber Hygiene effective 30th June, 2025. It mandates all licensed Digital Token Service Providers...

The Metaverse and NFTs present exciting opportunities for businesses, creators and consumers. However, new technologies will inevitably bring challenges on the legal front.

There's a huge rise in digital scams and fraud including cryptocurrency-related schemes. If victims have reported the matter to the police, the police may investigate and seize assets relating to the crime.