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An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hit Hokkaido in Japan on the afternoon of May 31, the country’s Meteorological Agency said, adding that it hit at a depth of 20km. The epicentre of the earthquake was off the east coast of Hokkaido, the agency said, adding that no tsunami warning had... Read More

Moderately powerful earthquakes have been hitting Japan’s northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido, but weather officials say they are unlikely to trigger larger quakes. The Meteorological Agency says a magnitude-6.3 tremor occurred early Monday morning, with its epicenter located off the coast of the Tokachi region. The quake registered an intensity of... Read More

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that it has introduced some new rules for companies in Singapore that offer digital token services, like cryptocurrencies. The rules apply to all companies in the country, including those that only serve customers for digital tokens abroad. As per the announcement, all... Read More

Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has delivered an ultimatum to the city-state’s crypto industry: obtain a Digital Token Service Provider (DTSP) license or stop serving overseas clients by June 30, 2025. The regulator’s firm stance leaves no room for negotiation, with no transition period offered and penalties awaiting non-compliant firms. The... Read More