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Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin drops below US$61,000, wiping out gains since Trump’s win

Bitcoin slumped below US$61,000, erasing gains since President Trump's election due to leveraged bets and broader market turbulence.
Bitcoin slumped below US$61,000, erasing gains since President Trump's election due to leveraged bets and broader market turbulence.

Bitcoin-led crypto rout erases nearly half a trillion in a week

Bitcoin regained some ground in Asia on Feb 4, trading at US$76,200 at 10am in Singapore.
Bitcoin regained some ground in Asia on Feb 4, trading at US$76,200 at 10am in Singapore.

Abu Dhabi royal invested in Trump crypto venture, WSJ says

A White House spokesperson told the WSJ that Mr Trump’s assets are in a trust managed by his children.
A White House spokesperson told the WSJ that Mr Trump’s assets are in a trust managed by his children.

Branded Content

Lured by a deepfake video, retiree lost over $4,000 in an investment scheme

In some cases, scammers can take almost a month to cultivate trust before introducing victims to investment opportunities.
In some cases, scammers can take almost a month to cultivate trust before introducing victims to investment opportunities.

Bitcoin plunges below US$80,000 as the crypto slide accelerates

A deepening drawdown has erased more than 30 per cent from Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. 
A deepening drawdown has erased more than 30 per cent from Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. 

Spanish police arrest Chinese hair salon owner accused of financing Hamas

Members of the armed wing of Hamas in Gaza City on Nov 5, 2025.
Members of the armed wing of Hamas in Gaza City on Nov 5, 2025.

Commentary

Stablecoins open the way for intelligent payments in Singapore

Singapore now has more than 130,000 merchants that accept payments from international wallets through the Alipay+ and GrabPay networks.
Singapore now has more than 130,000 merchants that accept payments from international wallets through the Alipay+ and GrabPay networks.

Gold, Bitcoin and REITs: What investors should consider for their portfolios in 2026

Gold is highlighted as a safe haven asset, with gold prices rising to US$4,470 per ounce, and Bitcoin shows resilience amid uncertainty.
Gold is highlighted as a safe haven asset, with gold prices rising to US$4,470 per ounce, and Bitcoin shows resilience amid uncertainty.

Trump says he has no issue with his family’s foreign business deals

US President Donald Trump said he received many votes during the US elections because he backed cryptocurrencies.
US President Donald Trump said he received many votes during the US elections because he backed cryptocurrencies.

Why Cambodia handed over Chen Zhi, accused of billion-dollar crypto scam, to China

Cambodia extradited Chen Zhi, 38, to China in response to a request from Beijing.
Cambodia extradited Chen Zhi, 38, to China in response to a request from Beijing.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.