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Singapore Reveals Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has revealed the regulatory framework for compliant stablecoins. Singapore is the top Fintech hub in Asia. MAS is a key collaborator in enabling Fintech innovation. In 2022, MAS kicked off a public consultation on stablecoins, asset-backed digital assets typically… Read More

Monetary Authority of Singapore Imposes Additional Capital Requirement on DBS Bank for Disruption of Banking Services

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has reportedly imposed on DBS Bank Ltd (DBS Bank) an additional capital requirement, “following the widespread unavailability of DBS Bank’s digital banking services on 29 March 2023 and a subsequent disruption to its digital banking and ATM services on… Read More

Singapore Looks to Reduce Consumer Risk of Crypto Trading, Encourages Stablecoins with New Rules

-Retail Investors May Be Banned from Using Leverage in Crypto Trading -Banks Allowed to Issue Stablecoins The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed new initiatives aimed at mitigating risk to consumers in regard to crypto trading. At the same time, MAS has proposed new… Read More

Monetary Authority of Singapore Tells Financial Institutions to use Fintech to On-Board Customers

Financial technology of Fintech is the future. Physical branches are going away. Recently, at the Paris Fintech Forum, Jay Sidhu stated that if banks do not shrink their bank branches by 90% they will disappear. Think about that for a minute (especially if you work… Read More

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