$json.BodyEdited = “US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent commended Singapore for its pioneering role in stablecoin and digital asset adoption during his meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2025 summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. As global leaders convened to discuss crucial issues such as economic growth, energy security, and technological advancement, Bessent highlighted the United States’ observation of record investments flowing into advanced manufacturing and technology sectors through collaboration with APEC economies.\n\nSingapore, with a population of just 5.9 million, has rapidly become a major hub for digital asset innovation. According to a December 2024 report by ApeX Protocol, Singapore doubled its cryptocurrency licensing compared to the previous year and ranks as a global leader in Web3 employment, registered crypto exchanges, and blockchain patent filings. The city-state balances innovation with regulation, as evidenced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s mandate for crypto firms offering overseas services to obtain licenses or exit the market.\n\nMoreover, Singapore was identified as the world’s most “crypto-obsessed” nation in a September report by ApeX Protocol, with nearly 25% of its population holding digital assets. The city also hosted Token2049 in October, an influential global cryptocurrency conference, cementing its status as a digital asset hub.\n\nThe strong partnership between the United States and Singapore underscores a broader commitment to driving the future of digital finance and technology across the Asia-Pacific region.\n\nRead more: https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-praises-singapore-digital-asset-leadership-apec-summit”;
$json.CompelingTitle = “US Treasury Secretary Highlights Singapore’s Leadership in Digital Assets at APEC 2025 Summit”;