Policy Event Β· High impact

Singapore MAS Halts New Crypto Licenses, Enforces Strict Compliance Rules

Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has halted new crypto licenses, enforcing strict rules on capital, compliance, and consumer protection. Only a handful of firms remain licensed after the June 2025 deadline. The strict approach contrasts with Hong Kong's more active licensing regime.

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APAC FINSTAB analysis

For APAC operators, this creates a high-impact signal around licensing, regulation in Singapore. Protocols/assets in scope: BTC, ETH. Teams should monitor the original source, map the change to licensing, custody, disclosure, and market-access obligations, and update their jurisdiction playbooks before the next compliance review.

Compliance read-through: map this event to entity licensing, market-access, custody, disclosure, token listing, and operational-risk obligations before expanding or marketing in the affected jurisdiction.

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