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by BSC News
August 15, 2023
SCS issuers will be obligated to meet certain requirements, including value stability, capital, disclosure, and redemption.
SUMMARY
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on August 15, unveiled a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at guaranteeing a strong level of value stability for regulated stablecoins within Singapore. This initiative follows an extensive public consultation held in October 2022.
The new framework is specifically targeted at single-currency stablecoins (SCS) linked to either the Singapore Dollar or any G10 currency, and issued within the jurisdiction of Singapore. SCS issuers will be obligated to adhere to key requirements encompassing:
Per MAS, only stablecoin issuers that successfully meet all stipulations within this framework are eligible to seek recognition from MAS, branding their stablecoins as "MAS-regulated stablecoins." The label will ensure that users distinguish them from other non-regulated stablecoins.
Any party found misrepresenting a token as a "MAS-regulated stablecoin" could face penalties as per MAS regulations and could be listed on MAS' Investor Alert List.
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