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Live Fireside Chat: Weekly Crypto Market Update with Aura 8 Join us for an unfiltered, high-signal conversation on the current state of the crypto markets. This week on Aura 8, host Vaibhavv Ali sits down with crypto legend Michael Terpin (Founder & CEO of Transform Group, co-founder of BitAngels, and one of the earliest and most respected voices in the industry) for a candid fireside chat. Expect sharp insights on: Current market structure and key levels to watch Macro forces shaping Bitcoin, altcoins, and risk assets The evolving narratives around RWA, AI agents, and tokenization Where smart money is positioning and what to avoid in this cycle This is not another price-prediction show — it’s a strategic, experience-driven discussion between two operators who have lived through multiple market cycles. 📅 Date: Friday, 3 July 2026 🕢 Time: 7:30 PM Dubai (GST) 🎙️ Format: Live Fireside Chat + Audience Q&A Supported by EcoX Dubai, Crypto Mondays, BitAngels, and OffChain. Whether you’re an investor, builder, or serious market participant, this is one of the highest-signal conversations you can tune into this week.

“Singapore & Asia’s Regulatory Tightrope: Catalyst or Constraint for Web3 Innovation?” Singapore has long positioned itself as Asia’s most sophisticated and trusted crypto hub, with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) delivering clear, institutional-grade rules on stablecoins, digital payment tokens, AML/CFT, custody, and operational resilience. Recent developments — including the finalised stablecoin framework, the new Digital Token Service Providers (DTSP) regime effective mid-2025, and ongoing pilots under Project Guardian for tokenized assets and wholesale CBDC — reflect a deliberate strategy: prioritise quality, investor protection, and integration with traditional finance over rapid, retail-driven experimentation. But does this approach accelerate sustainable, institutional Web3 adoption — or does it create high compliance barriers that slow down innovation, push certain business models offshore, and favour large, well-resourced players? In this focused segment, we examine the real-world impact of Singapore’s (and broader Asia’s) regulatory philosophy on founders, investors, tokenization projects, and cross-border activity. Zann Kwan, 关旨斌, CFA — crypto pioneer since 2013, co-founder of Bitcoin Exchange Pte Ltd, board member of ACCESS (Singapore’s leading crypto association), and long-time advisor on digital asset policy and taxation — brings rare on-the-ground perspective. She has witnessed and helped shape Singapore’s regulatory evolution from its earliest days and continues to bridge traditional finance with digital assets in family office and institutional contexts. We’ll explore: • Where MAS rules have successfully enabled credible stablecoins, tokenized real-world assets, and institutional participation • Areas where strict requirements (licensing selectivity, DTSP restrictions, capital and segregation rules) may constrain agility or smaller innovators • How this compares with more agile or pro-innovation frameworks in the UAE/MENA region • Practical implications for global players, event ecosystems, and cross-border Web3 growth This discussion promises a candid, nuanced look at one of the world’s most influential regulatory laboratories — and what it really means for the next phase of Web3 innovation.