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Taproot Unlocks Bitcoin Opportunities, Mintable Aims Big

Bit Digital says the entire crypto mining fleet is now out of China. Taproot upgrade unlocks greater bitcoin network utility. Singapore's Mintable aims to become the world's largest NFT marketplace. We'll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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LA’s Iconic Staples Center to Be Renamed Crypto.com Arena

The naming deal is one of the biggest in sports history, according to the L.A. Times.

The Staples Center in Los Angeles. (David Vives/Unsplash)

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Huobi Global to Expel Singapore Users, Citing Local Regulations

The exchange is looking to expand overseas to make up for lost Chinese users.

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Circle Establishing Singapore Hub Amid Global Expansion

The USDC backer is also seeking stablecoin partners in the region.

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Singapore’s Central Bank Is Laying the Foundations for a CBDC It Doesn’t Think Is Needed: Report

There is, however, no urgent need for a retail CBDC in the country, according to MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon.

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Chinese Find Ways Around Crypto Ban; ANZ Settles Debanking Case

Chinese crypto buyers are finding ways around the country's transaction ban. Singapore’s Atlas signs a deal to expand U.S. crypto mining operations. Australia’s ANZ settles a debanking case with a bitcoin trader. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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DBS Bank’s Brokerage Arm Receives License From Singapore Regulator Under Payment Services Act

The broker says the move enables it to provide its services in the island state through its DBS Digital Exchange.

Monetary Authority of Singapore. (Getty Images)

Policy

Independent Reserve Becomes First Australian Crypto Exchange Licensed in Singapore

The exchange says it has become one of the first VASPs to obtain full licensure approval under Singapore’s Payment Services Act.

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SBI, Sygnum, Azimut Establish $75M VC Fund for Crypto Startup Investments

The fund will invest in companies focused on building DLT, DeFi, and RegTech tools.

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