Singapore's Crypto Regulation

Singapore's financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has finalized regulations for stablecoins, making it one of the first jurisdictions globally to do so. The MAS framework mandates that stablecoin reserves be in low-risk, liquid assets matching or surpassing the coin's value, issuers promptly redeem par value within five days, and provide users with proper disclosures, including reserve audit findings. These rules apply to stablecoins pegged to the Singapore dollar or G10 currency. Stablecoins meeting these criteria will be recognized as "MAS-regulated stablecoins," differentiating them from unregulated tokens. Stablecoins like USDT and USDC are crucial for cryptocurrency trading, allowing seamless conversion between digital coins without fiat conversion.