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According to official news, Tether, corporate and institutional bank Pave Bank, and the Singapore non-profit organization GFTN (Global Financial and Technology Network) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 24, 2026, to jointly explore the launch of the "Georgia-Singapore FinTech Scholar Program."The program aims to select outstanding STEM undergraduates from Tbilisi State University to study for one semester at Singapore Management University starting in 2027. The content will cover academic courses, industry exchanges, mentorship, and a graduation project focusing on the Georgia-Southeast Asia FinTech corridor. Participants will also have the opportunity for internships with partner organizations and access to GFTN's global knowledge network resources.Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that this collaboration aims to open global opportunities for young talent and help build a more inclusive financial future.

ChainCatcher news, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the establishment of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to promote the development of Singapore's fintech ecosystem and drive greater synergy and networking with the global fintech community.The first phase of measures includes developing a regulatory sandbox framework, establishing cross-border payment connections, piloting digital assets and tokenization, and facilitating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). GFTN will collaborate with MAS to advance industry and policy dialogue in the areas of payments, asset tokenization, and AI/quantum.