(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskTrump pushes Congress to move on Clarity Act during White House crypto eventThe CEOs from companies across several tech-forward sectors met with the president in advance of this week's first Innovation Advisory Committee at the CFTC. (opens original source in a new tab)Jesse Hamilton·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin surges above $68,000, liquidating $1.4 billion shorts as Treasury buybacks boost risk appetiteBTC rose about 6% while ether, solana and crypto stocks climbed after the Treasury doubled the size of its bond buybacks. (opens original source in a new tab)Helene Braun·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin nears key technical breakout that could propel prices to $76,000Bitcoin is close to forming a pattern that analysts say could signal prices rising to as high as $76,000. (opens original source in a new tab)Omkar Godbole·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskCoinbase, Circle and Bullish jump as Clarity Act proponents express optimism about billCOIN and BLSH rose about 8% and CRCL gained nearly 10% ahead of a key procedural vote scheduled for Sept. 15. (opens original source in a new tab)Helene Braun·19 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeWebinar: When Account Takeover Moves Past OnboardingAccount takeover shows why fraud risk cannot be treated as an onboarding problem. Fraudsters are using stolen credentials, phishing and social engineering to get into real customer accounts, then move money, change account details or steal sensitive data. Banks see that pressure most clearly at login, account recovery and high risk transactions. The challenge is [...] The post Webinar: When Account Takeover Moves Past Onboarding appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·19 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeVietnamese Users Can Make QR Payments With MoMo in Over 60 MarketsMoMo is expanding the international use of its e-wallet as it adds more services for customers travelling outside Vietnam. Its QR payment function is now available in over 60 markets, according to company information reported by VnExpress. MoMo puts its overseas acceptance network at more than 100 million locations. The service operates through connections with [...] The post Vietnamese Users Can Make QR Payments With MoMo in Over 60 Markets appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Vietnam·19 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeTikTok Pay Could Move Beyond Shopping With Money Transfers Through DMsTikTok may broaden its payment service by adding money transfers to private conversations, Bloomberg reported. The proposed transactions would reportedly be processed through TikTok Pay. The service is currently limited to Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, where customers use it for TikTok Shop purchases. TikTok has not begun trialling the feature in any country, according to [...] The post TikTok Pay Could Move Beyond Shopping With Money Transfers Through DMs appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·19 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeSri Lanka’s Economic Rebound Offers Opportunities to Boost FintechSri Lanka is witnessing the emergence of a vibrant fintech landscape, supported by a developing infrastructure that facilitates cashless transactions and digital finance, and rising digital literacy. According to Dr. Kumudu Megasooriya, Chairperson of Sri Lanka Fintech Network, the current macroeconomic and social conditions are providing an ideal opportunity for the government to establish a [...] The post Sri Lanka’s Economic Rebound Offers Opportunities to Boost Fintech appeared first on Fint (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·19 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeSingapore Targets Fund Managers With Tax Exemption, Talent MeasuresSingapore plans to offer fund managers a new tax break as competition for global investment firms heats up. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Finance plan to exempt certain profit-related returns earned from managing qualifying funds. The exemption would apply when companies, partnerships or individuals receive a contractual share of a [...] The post Singapore Targets Fund Managers With Tax Exemption, Talent Measures appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·19 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskRobot maker Unitree’s IPO surges 600%, outpacing crypto traders’ premarket betsA Hyperliquid perp priced Unitree far above its IPO valuation before Shanghai trading began, but the robot maker’s first public trade still opened roughly 75% above crypto traders’ implied price. (opens original source in a new tab)Shaurya Malwa·19 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeWhatsApp, Facebook and TikTok Face Tougher Anti-Scam Rules in SingaporeWhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok and other major platforms face tougher anti-scam requirements in Singapore. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) issued new Codes of Practice for messaging, social media and e-commerce services under the Online Criminal Harms Act. Most requirements take effect on 31 January 2027. Messaging Services Must Restrict Unknown Contacts Messaging services must restrict approaches [...] The post WhatsApp, Facebook and TikTok Face Tougher Anti-Scam Rules in Singapore appeared first (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·19 August 2026
