Singapore Tightens Stablecoin Rules, MAS Unveils New Standards for Crypto Issuers

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Rommie Analytics

Key Takeaways:

  • Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) is consulting on legislative amendments to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework under the Payment Services Act.
  • The proposed rules center on reserve assets and stability, redemption, disclosures and protections for holders of regulated stablecoins.
  • MAS is also asking for opinions on stablecoins issued across borders, foreign-issued stablecoins and the interest payments that can be made to the holders of stablecoins.