Singapore’s ICO gamble


IT is well known among blockchain and cryptocurrency enthusiasts that Singapore has taken a more open approach toward that industry compared with many other advanced jurisdictions.

For starters, it is one of the few places in the world where the authorities have made a distinction between security tokens and utility tokens, enabling the latter to conduct their initial coin offering (ICO) without risking breaching any securities laws.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Business , ICO

Next In Business News

Ringgit ends firmer against most currencies, down versus US dollar
Citaglobal bags RM82.1mil residential college contract
PTT Synergy to acquire Penang land for RM62.53mil
Mondelez International unveils RM90mil investment in Crumb Tower, deepening commitment to Malaysia
Vestland bags RM410mil high-rise contract, FY26 wins hit RM1.5bil
FBM KLCI sinks below 1,700 amid regional sell-off
IEA warns 2026 oil supply gap will widen on delayed return of normal Gulf flows
Hong Kong watchdog tells firms how to cooperate in raids as scrutiny of share sales grows
SC hosts inaugural Asean sustainability summit to strengthen regional resilience
Indian central bank likely intervenes to defend rupee as oil prices climb, traders say

Others Also Read