$json.BodyEdited = “US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commended Singapore’s pioneering efforts in stablecoin and digital asset adoption during his meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the APEC 2025 summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. Speaking at the Economic Leaders’ Informal Dialogue, Bessent highlighted how collaboration with APEC economies is driving unprecedented investment into advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Singapore, with its proactive stance on crypto innovation and regulation, has emerged as a global leader in digital asset adoption — granting twice as many cryptocurrency licenses in 2024 compared to the previous year, excelling in Web3 employment, and topping global crypto interest metrics. The city-state’s leadership in hosting influential events like Token2049 further cements its status at the forefront of the digital finance revolution. This recognition underscores Singapore’s vital role in shaping the future of blockchain technology and digital assets within the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Read more: https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-praises-singapore-digital-asset-leadership-apec-summit”;
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