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Monetary Authority of Singapore

Night view of Singapore taken across the water.
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Hex trust
Hex Trust Receives In-Principle Approval from Singapore's MAS For Major Payment Institution License
The Major Payment Institution license would allow for the company to offer regulated Digital Payment Token services, such as custody.
Night view of Singapore taken across the water.
By Sam Reynolds
Jul 24, 2024 at 1:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 24, 2024
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GSR co-founders Cristian Gil and Rich Rosenblum (GSR)
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Singapore
Crypto Market Maker GSR Receives Singapore Crypto License
The license is the first awarded by Singapore to a crypto market maker.
GSR co-founders Cristian Gil and Rich Rosenblum (GSR)
By Sam Reynolds
Apr 4, 2024 at 7:03 a.m. UTC
Apr 4, 2024
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Singapore view.(Larry Teo/Unsplash)
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Singapore Enacts Licencing Requirements for Crypto Custody Services and Others
The change in scope also includes cross-border money transfers even when the money is not accepted or received in the city-state, and the facilitation of the transmission of c...
Singapore view.(Larry Teo/Unsplash)
By Amitoj Singh
Apr 2, 2024 at 6:25 a.m. UTC
Apr 2, 2024
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Bitstamp CEO Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux (Bitstamp)
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European Crypto Exchange Bitstamp Receives In-Principle Approval in Singapore
Bitstamp describes itself as the "first crypto exchange with major European Union (EU) presence to secure in-principle approval in Singapore."
Bitstamp CEO Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux (Bitstamp)
By Jamie Crawley
Mar 6, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 6, 2024
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Singapore, view of Marina Bay with Gardens By The Bay manmade trees in the background (SoleneC1/Pixabay)
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Crypto Exchange Upbit Gets Full Licensing in Singapore
Upbit said it is "poised to expand [its] range of offerings," having acquired a MPI license.
Singapore, view of Marina Bay with Gardens By The Bay manmade trees in the background (SoleneC1/Pixabay)
By Jamie Crawley
Jan 8, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. UTC
Jan 8, 2024
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How Singapore's Stance on Digital Assets Compares to Other Places
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How Singapore's Stance on Digital Assets Compares to Other Places
Singapore has been trying to strike the right balance between regulation and innovation in crypto, but how does the country's approach compare with other regions in Asia? TRM...
How Singapore's Stance on Digital Assets Compares to Other Places
By CoinDesk Staff
Dec 6, 2023 at 4:44 p.m. UTC
Dec 6, 2023
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Singapore’s Approach to Crypto Regulation
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Singapore’s Approach to Crypto Regulation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released the second and final tranche of responses as feedback on a consultation paper of proposed regulations for crypto se...
Singapore’s Approach to Crypto Regulation
By CoinDesk Staff
Dec 6, 2023 at 4:39 p.m. UTC
Dec 6, 2023
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Ravi Menon, Managing Director of MAS
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'Cryptocurrencies Have Failed the Test of Digital Money,' MAS' Managing Director Says
Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, said crypto has performed poorly as a medium of exchange or store of value.
Ravi Menon, Managing Director of MAS
By Sam Reynolds
Nov 16, 2023 at 5:38 a.m. UTC
Nov 16, 2023
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Singapore
Singapore's Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
Stablecoins must hold minimum base capital 1 million Singapore dollars ($740,000) and provide redemption within no more than five business days of a request
Singapore (Shutterstock)
By Jamie Crawley
Aug 15, 2023 at 11:42 a.m. UTC
Aug 15, 2023
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Singapore cityscape worm eye view (Shutterstock)
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Singapore's MAS Orders Crypto Firms to Keep Customer Assets in a Trust by Year-End
The MAS has also restricted crypto service providers from facilitating lending and staking of tokens by their retail customers.
Singapore cityscape worm eye view (Shutterstock)
By Amitoj Singh
Jul 3, 2023 at 8:42 a.m. UTC
Jul 3, 2023
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