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PAY CUT! Singapore's Temasek docks salary of senior management, others for THIS bad cryptocurrency investment | What led to this?

By Jason Nguyen
Published in Investing
June 06, 2023
1 min read
PAY CUT! Singapore's Temasek docks salary of senior management, others for THIS bad cryptocurrency investment | What led to this?

Singapore’s government-owned investment firm, Temasek, has reportedly docked the salaries of its senior management and other employees who invested in a “bad cryptocurrency”. The move came after the investment in an undisclosed cryptocurrency led to significant losses for Temasek. Sources say that the total loss is estimated to be in the millions. While the exact details of the cryptocurrency and the investment remain undisclosed, it’s likely that it was one of the many speculative investments that have recently gained popularity in the cryptocurrency market. Temasek’s decision to dock salaries has been seen as a rare move for the firm, which has a reputation for being known to give its executives generous salaries and bonuses. With this move, Temasek joins a growing list of firms that have been hit by cryptocurrency losses in recent years. This incident once again highlights the risks associated with investing in the unregulated cryptocurrency market. In conclusion, the incident serves as a cautionary tale for companies and individuals who are considering investing in cryptocurrencies without proper research and understanding of the market.


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