Singapore Tightens Crypto Licensing Rules, Targets Offshore-Only Providers
Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has issued clarifications on its regulatory framework, forcing offshore-only crypto service providers into urgent compliance mode. The June 6 guidance threatens to cut off unregulated access to digital asset markets unless firms meet licensing requirements by June 30.
The move signals Singapore's hardening stance toward cryptocurrency operations that serve local investors without proper oversight. Offshore platforms facilitating tokenized finance or digital asset trading for Singaporean users now face a compliance race against the deadline.