‘Brutal and unrelentingly hard’: Singapore regulator’s clampdown on crypto

The remarks from the regulator’s chief fintech officer could see the city-state lose its perception as one of the most crypto-friendly countries in the world. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Singapore’s Central Bank: We Want to Be a Responsible Global Crypto Hub

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank and the regulator of the crypto sector, says that its licensing process for digital asset service providers needs to be stringent. “It needs to be because we want to be a responsible global crypto hub with innovative players, but also with strong risk management capabilities,” … Read more

Cryptocurrency ATMs Close Down in Singapore Following Central Bank’s Announcement

Cryptocurrency ATMs have closed down in Singapore following the guidelines issued by the central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). “To comply with the sudden announcement, we have ceased to offer buy or sell services via our five ATMs while seeking further clarification from the MAS,” said one crypto ATM operator. Crypto ATMs Shut … Read more

Singapore Introduces Licensing for Crypto Platforms, New Payment Services Now Act in Force

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the commencement of the city-state’s new Payment Services Act. The law mandates the implementation of a licensing regime that applies to payment providers, exchanges and other platforms dealing with cryptocurrencies. Their operators are obliged to meet anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations. Also read: Uzbekistan Prepares Crypto … Read more

Singapore Hosts New Fiat-Crypto Exchange, Welcomes Crypto Bank Accounts

It has been a busy week for Singapore as it relates to cryptocurrency. The city-state is set open the first fiat-crypto exchange in Southeast Asia, while the financial regulator has vowed to help crypto companies set up local bank accounts, according to media reports.  Also read: Salt to Offer Crypto-Backed Loans in 7 Global Markets, … Read more

PR: Genie Financial Services ICO Adds Cryptocurrency Heavyweight David Drake and Other Experts to Its Advisory Board

Crowd Genie Financial Services Pte Ltd (“Crowd Genie”), an operator of a Peer-to-Peer (“P2P”) lending platform licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”), looking to build an Asia-wide exchange of financial assets through its related entity CGSPV Pte. Ltd., today announced the appointment of a new board of advisors ahead of its Initial Coin … Read more