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Singapore to Launch Crypto Futures
• The Singapore Exchange plans to launch perpetual Bitcoin futures in the second half of 2025, aimed exclusively at institutional investors
• Subject to regulatory approval by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
• Positions SGX as a competitor to CME Group in the regulated derivatives space
• Aligns with the CFTC's "Crypto Sprint" initiative in the U.S. proposing spot trading of cryptocurrencies on futures exchanges
• Singapore reinforces its position as a global hub for digital assets through regulated offerings
• Institutional risk management systems make cryptocurrency derivatives more attractive to large investors
• Growing regulatory frameworks could create more structured crypto derivatives markets globally