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Bloomberg: Singapore Becomes the World’s Leading Digital Hub
Singapore and Hong Kong have long competed to establish themselves as global hubs for digital assets. Both financial centers have introduced regulatory sandboxes, tokenization initiatives, and legal frameworks to attract crypto companies. Now, one city has emerged as the clear leader.Paxos Launches New Stablecoin USDG
On October 31, Paxos, a prominent blockchain and tokenization infrastructure provider, launched its new stablecoin, the Global Dollar (USDG), pegged to the U.S. dollar. USDG has been developed under the strict guidelines of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
The SuperAI Event to Kick Off in Singapore
This weekend the AI industry will come together for SuperAI’s debut event in Singapore. Asia’s biggest AI event will take place at Marina Bay Sands on 5-6 June and will welcome guests and leading industry representatives from companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Boston Dynamics, Nvidia, Salesfroce, and more. 
Singapore’s PM Caught in Deepfake Crypto Controversy
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has issued a warning about the spread of deepfake videos where he appears to endorse cryptocurrency investments promising guaranteed returns. He revealed that his deputy has also been targeted by a similar cyber attack. Crypto Regulations in Singapore
Singapore is recognized as an early adopter and innovator in cryptocurrency regulation. Back in 2019, well ahead of the MiCA regulation, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) established a set of rules for crypto companies, bringing clarity and legitimacy to digital finance. 
Buterin Encourages Individual Participation in Staking
At Ethereum Singapore 2024, ETH co-founder Vitalik Buterin urged for more individual staking, highlighting its importance for the security and decentralization of the network. He noted that independent and diverse stakeholders can counterbalance centralized entities and reduce their control. Irene Zhao: Model’s Career in Crypto and Public Controversies
Irene Zhao is a Singapore-based Instagram model and a crypto influencer. She got into crypto in early 2022 when her NFT collection, IreneDAO, had a successful launch with over $5.5 million trading volume, according to data from OpenSea. IreneDAO NFTs drew the attention of YouTuber Logan Paul, who bought around 20 pieces for around $270,000. Singapore Unveils AR Contact Lenses
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) have innovated contact lenses with AR functionalities. These advanced lenses not only project virtual data onto the real world but also harness a novel energy source for their operation. imToken Crypto Wallet Contests MAS's Decision
The cryptocurrency wallet imToken's team has released a statement responding to the Singapore Monetary Authority’s (MAS) decision to place the company on its Investor Alert List (IAL). This list is designed to warn potential investors about companies that may be problematic or suspicious. NTU Researchers Crack Chatbot Censorship Using AI
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have discovered a method to circumvent the censorship of certain artificial intelligence-based chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Google Bard. They created a unique AI tool that generates specific prompts, effectively navigating around these limitations. 