Ripple2026-07-09 04:08:17Ripple Joins Singapore MAS BLOOM Initiative to Test XRPL and RLUSD for Programmable SettlementRipple has joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s BLOOM initiative, bringing XRPL and RLUSD into a regulated pilot focused on programmable settlement, trade finance automation, and tokenized cross-border payments.480
Ripple2026-07-09 04:00:24Ripple Joins Singapore Central Bank's BLOOM Initiative, Testing XRPL and RLUSD for Tokenized SettlementsRipple has joined Singapore's MAS BLOOM program, leveraging XRP Ledger and RLUSD stablecoin for programmable settlement pilots with supply chain finance firm Unloq, accelerating institutional adoption of tokenized payments.510
Singapore2026-07-08 23:10:14Singapore Grants Crypto Firms a 6-Month License Exemption Under Payment Services ActSingapore’s MAS allowed several crypto firms, including Binance, Coinbase, Gemini, and Bitstamp, to keep operating temporarily without a license under the new Payment Services Act, subject to notification and transition rules.350
Singapore2026-07-08 21:02:12Singapore MAS Launches Project Guardian with 40+ Firms to Commercialize Tokenized AssetsThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveils Project Guardian, bringing together over 40 financial institutions and policymakers to advance tokenization in capital markets, including new industry groups and frameworks for fixed income and funds.1910
Singapore2026-07-08 21:00:18Singapore MAS Launches Project Guardian to Commercialize Tokenized Assets with Over 40 Financial InstitutionsThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Project Guardian, a collaborative initiative involving over 40 financial institutions including Citigroup, HSBC, and Standard Chartered, to develop and commercialize tokenized assets in capital markets. It also launched GL1 platform expansion and two industry frameworks for fixed income and funds.1750
Singapore2026-07-08 17:08:12Singapore's Tough Crypto Crackdown: Over 100 License Applications Rejected, Only 3 ApprovedSingapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has rejected or seen the withdrawal of over 100 out of 170 crypto license applications, citing risks of money laundering and terrorism financing. Only three firms have been approved, including DBS Vickers and FOMO Pay.1820
Singapore2026-07-08 17:06:20Over 100 Crypto Companies Fail to Get Licenses in Singapore, Only Three ApprovedSingapore's central bank, MAS, has rejected or seen withdrawals from over 100 of about 170 applicants for crypto licenses due to strict anti-money laundering and terrorism financing requirements. Only DBS Vickers, FOMO Pay, and Independent Reserve have secured licenses, while Binance was forced to shut its local platform.1860
