MAS
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore's central bank. The mission of the MAS is to promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth, and a sound and progressive financial center. The MAS has leveraged blockchain technology for its Project Ubin central bank digital currency (CBDC) project.
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US Prosecutors Seek Leniency for Ex-Celsius Exec Roni Cohen-Pavon
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