$json.BodyEdited = “US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acclaimed Singapore’s pioneering role in embracing stablecoins and digital assets during his meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the APEC 2025 summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. The event, which gathers leaders to deliberate on global economic growth, energy security, and technological advancements, provided a platform for Bessent to highlight Singapore’s significant strides in the digital asset landscape. Bessent emphasized that the US is witnessing unprecedented investment inflows into advanced manufacturing and technology sectors through its collaborations with APEC member economies. Singapore, with a population of just 5.9 million, has rapidly positioned itself as a global leader in crypto adoption, doubled its cryptocurrency licenses in 2024, and ranks highest worldwide in Web3 employment, crypto exchange registrations, and blockchain patent filings. Alongside fostering innovation, Singapore remains committed to regulatory oversight, as demonstrated by directives requiring crypto firms serving customers abroad to be licensed. The city-state’s prominence was further underlined by hosting Token2049, one of the most influential crypto conferences worldwide. This recognition at APEC underscores Singapore’s role as a trailblazer in digital finance within the Asia-Pacific region. For more details, visit https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-praises-singapore-digital-asset-leadership-apec-summit”;
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