Binance Takes Further Steps to Tap Crypto Market in Singapore
Recently the Singapore Monetary Authority opened its doors to cryptography by introducing the Payment Services Act. This policy is intended to regulate crypto-currency payments and trading using as a guideline regulations currently governing traditional fiat payment services. Every interested party must apply for the required Singapore licenses, including a standard payment institution license, a money-changing license, and a major payment institution licence. Let’s check to Binance Takes Further Steps to Tap Crypto Market in Singapore.
One of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges has done just that, according to a Feb. 17 Bloomberg article. Binance, with its headquarters in Malta but also offices in cities across Asia, is trying to expand its user base while remaining consistent with the regulations. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao commented on the procedural expediency:
“We submitted the application pretty fast. Binance’s Singapore entity has been in close touch with the local regulators, and they have always been open-minded.”
Other Crypto Exchanges Looking for Expansion in Singapore
Local governments are still trying to decide how to handle them as crypto-currency exchanges expand into new markets. The Payment Services Act is Singapore’s first such legislation, regulating crypto-trading and digital payments.
Binance isn’t the only one seeing the potential of the new regulations in Singapore. Crypto exchange operators Luno, based in London, and Tokyo-based Liquid have also expressed their intent to apply.
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Published at Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:02:44 +0000
