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Singapore’s MAS: FTX Not Licensed, Protection of Local Users Impossible
The regulator noted that FTX operated as an offshore entity.
It reiterated that FTX's local subsidiary Quoine was included in bankruptcy filing.
Monday, 21/11/2022 | 17:15 GMT
by
Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency
Paxos Becomes “Major Payments Institution” in Singapore
It has had a presence in the city-state for ten years.
In March 2022, the company received in-principal approval from MAS.
Wednesday, 02/11/2022 | 10:10 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
Regulation
MAS MD Confirms Singapore’s Plan to Curb Retail Crypto Leverage
He did not provide any timeline for bringing such restrictions.
He admitted that a blanket ban on crypto will never work.
Monday, 29/08/2022 | 06:27 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Regulation
Singapore’s MAS Seeks Information on Crypto Business Activities
The regulator sent questionnaires to several locally operated crypto firms.
Singapore is expected to bring strict regulations around crypto investments.
Friday, 26/08/2022 | 08:51 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
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Sygnum Singapore Receives In-Principle Approval to Enhance Regulated Activities
The company secured approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Sygnum will be able to conduct 3 additional regulated activities under the CMS license.
Monday, 14/03/2022 | 13:58 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
News
Binance.com Drops Services with Singapore Dollar amid MAS Warning
The crypto exchange will now operate in Singapore only under Binance.sg.
Monday, 06/09/2021 | 08:14 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
News
MAS Approves 4 Applications of Digital Bank License in Singapore
The regulatory authority approved applications of Ant Group, Grab, Sea Limited and Greenland Consortium.
Friday, 04/12/2020 | 13:48 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
Regulation
MAS Takes Strict Actions against Financial Misconduct and Money Laundering
The regulator imposed heavy civil and money-laundering related penalties from January 2019 to June 2020.
Wednesday, 04/11/2020 | 09:58 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
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JPMorgan to Roll Out Singapore FX Trading & Pricing Engine
The move further boosts Singapore's position as the top Asia-Pacific FX trading center
Thursday, 29/08/2019 | 10:26 GMT
by
Victor Golovtchenko
Regulation
MAS Exec: Risk is Guiding Our Crypto Regulations
Damien Pang said that, instead of making heavy-handed rules, regulators need to mitigate specific risks posed by digital assets
Thursday, 27/06/2019 | 12:34 GMT
by
David Kimberley
News
MAS Mulling Digital-Only Banking License for FinTech Companies
Currently only licensed financial firms can offer a digital-only service for customers in Singapore
Tuesday, 07/05/2019 | 09:44 GMT
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David Kimberley
Payments
MAS and Bank of Canada Complete Blockchain Payments Test
The two central banks said there may be problems in scaling the system that they used
Thursday, 02/05/2019 | 09:17 GMT
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David Kimberley
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Regulation
MAS to Focus on Helping Brokers Detect Customer Market Abuse
The regulator plans to do this by helping firms strengthen their internal controls.
Wednesday, 20/03/2019 | 07:23 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
Regulation
Singapore Includes Cryptocurrency in New Payments Regulations
The new Payment Services Bill aims to foster innovation and reduce risk in the payment cycle.
Monday, 19/11/2018 | 13:55 GMT
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David Kimberley
Innovation
MAS and Partners Develop DvP Settlement for Tokenized Assets
The Singaporean entities began the collaboration in August with Anquan, Deloitte, and Nasdaq.
Monday, 12/11/2018 | 07:07 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
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Singapore Watchdog Wants Resolution Between Banks and Blockchain
However, the Monetary Authority of Singapore does not intend to offer licences to blockchain businesses.
Wednesday, 10/10/2018 | 12:05 GMT
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Simon Golstein
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Regulation
Singapore’s MAS Slaps 12-Year Ban on Former Fund Manager
The ban follows a court case which saw Lee fined and sentenced to prison.
Thursday, 30/08/2018 | 10:03 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
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MAS Signs FinTech Partnership Agreement with Dubai Regulator
The two regulatory bodies will share information and pursue joint research projects.
Wednesday, 29/08/2018 | 10:08 GMT
by
David Kimberley
FinTech
Singaporean, South Korean Regulators Enter into Fintech Agreement
The cooperation will make it easier for respective fintech ventures to expand into each other's market.
Monday, 16/07/2018 | 08:56 GMT
by
Celeste Skinner
Data
MAS to Develop Guidance on AI, Data Analytics Usage
Are AI and data analytics the future or part the problem?
Monday, 02/04/2018 | 11:03 GMT
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Jeff Patterson
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Monetary Authority of Singapore Issues Penalties over AML/CFT Breaches
The MAS has penalized Standard Chartered Bank and Standard Chartered Trust, $3.95 million and $0.91 million, respectively.
Monday, 19/03/2018 | 10:21 GMT
by
Finance Magnates Staff
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Singapore Consortium Rolls Out New Software Prototype Powered by Blockchain
MAS and ABS have collectively harnessed blockchain technology in a new software prototype for inter-bank payments.
Thursday, 05/10/2017 | 09:27 GMT
by
Jeff Patterson
Execution
MarketAxess Expands Asian Footprint with Regulatory Approval in Singapore
MarketAxess has been approved as a Recognised Market Operator by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Monday, 25/09/2017 | 09:51 GMT
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Jeff Patterson
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Singapore Looks to Regulate ICOs By Cracking Down on Digital Tokens
MAS seeks to control flow of funds through the ICOs by classifying certain types of digital tokens as securities
Tuesday, 01/08/2017 | 08:49 GMT
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Colin Firth
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Singapore Reveals Plans for Central Bank-Issued Cryptocurrencies
Project Ubin could strongly affect how central banks process transaction amongst themselves.
Monday, 24/07/2017 | 17:04 GMT
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