Singapore Intensifies Guard Against Cryptocurrency Drainers: A Cybersecurity Alert
Singapore issues a warning against rising crypto drainer attacks, urging vigilance and proactive measures to protect digital assets from sophisticated cyber threats.

Singapore issues a warning against rising crypto drainer attacks, urging vigilance and proactive measures to protect digital assets from sophisticated cyber threats.
Upbit achieves regulatory success in Singapore, securing an MPI license to expand crypto services. Singapore's clear regulatory framework cements its status as a global crypto hub. Despite this win, challenges in the evolving regulatory environment may impact future operations.
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has issued a warning against deepfake videos circulating on social media, urging the public to be cautious of cryptocurrency investment scams. The Prime Minister clarified a deepfake video on Facebook, emphasizing the use of AI technology to manipulate his voice and image. He called on the public to ignore such videos and report false information. The Prime Minister also noted the escalating threat of deepfake videos, with recent reports indicating a 500% surge in such content within the country in 2023.
Singapore's Monetary Authority strengthens crypto regulations to protect retail investors, introducing measures to curb speculative activities while facing concerns that such stringent oversight may impede the nation's crypto industry aspirations.
Singapore's MAS introduces measures to safeguard against crypto speculation, reinforcing regulatory vigilance and navigating the challenges of Digital Asset Trading.
All prosecutors, regardless of their specific task force, receive basic training related to technology-related crimes and digital evidence. Task force-specific prosecutors are available to provide specialised expertise as required.
The bank currently holds three licenses for crypto, but has thus far refrained from rushing into the space
Two candidates have already made clear their stances on crypto.
Crypto CeFi lender Vauld has suspended "all withdrawals, transactions and deposits."
Comments from the chief fintech officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore may lose Singapore's reputation as one of the most cryptocurrency-friendly countries in the world.