MAS Approval and License Expansion

MAS has approved Ripple’s expansion of its MPI license payment activities. Ripple can now legally offer digital payment solutions using digital payment tokens (DPTs), stablecoins — including its own RLUSD — and other crypto assets under the MAS regulatory framework. This development marks a significant step for fintech and crypto integration in the Asia-Pacific region.

Ripple CEO Monica Long commented:

“MAS has set a leading standard for regulatory clarity in digital assets, and we highly value Singapore’s forward-looking approach. Ripple has always adopted a regulation-focused strategy. Singapore proves that innovation thrives when rules are clear. This expanded license strengthens our ability to continue investing in Singapore and provide financial institutions with the infrastructure needed to transfer money efficiently, quickly, and securely.”

Ripple’s Asia-Pacific Strategy

The MAS approval demonstrates Ripple’s commitment to regulatory compliance in the Asia-Pacific region. Ripple will continue to provide digital payment solutions to corporate clients and financial institutions in Singapore while strengthening its blockchain-based infrastructure. The use of stablecoins and other digital payment tokens will also increase cross-border payment capabilities.

Fiona Murray, Ripple’s Vice President and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific, added:

“The Asia-Pacific region leads the world in real digital asset adoption, and on-chain activity has increased by roughly 70% year-on-year. Singapore is at the center of this growth. With this expanded payment scope, we can offer faster, more efficient payments and a broad range of regulated payment services to the institutions driving this growth.”

Ripple Payments provides fast, transparent, and reliable cross-border payments and on/off ramps for banks, crypto firms, and fintechs worldwide. The company’s fully licensed end-to-end solution manages infrastructure and operational complexity, enabling businesses to launch digital payment services quickly without additional costs or operational burden.

Why This Approval Matters

This MAS approval allows Ripple to offer digital payment solutions in Singapore legally and within a regulated framework. Ripple can now increase speed and reliability for payments using stablecoins such as RLUSD and other DPTs, while strengthening its strategic position in the Asia-Pacific region. The license also enhances Ripple’s credibility in corporate partnerships and global compliance.

Since establishing its Asia-Pacific hub in Singapore in 2017, Ripple has leveraged MAS’s leading regulatory role and clear frameworks to strengthen its operational infrastructure in the region. This step reinforces Ripple’s commitment to compliance, transparency, and strong regulatory partnerships.

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With this approval, GSR becomes the first crypto liquidity provider to achieve dual regulatory authorization from both the FCA and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

New Services and Rising Demand

The FCA approval will enable GSR to provide services such as over-the-counter (OTC) and programmatic execution trading for clients in the UK.

• This development is particularly significant as demand for regulated crypto trading solutions has risen sharply since Bitcoin surpassed the $100,000 milestone in December 2024.
• Institutional investors entering the market throughout the year have further fueled this demand.

Dual Regulatory Authorization

GSR’s Group CEO, Xin Song, highlighted that dual authorization allows the firm to “confidently expand [its] services to institutional and professional clients globally.”

This dual compliance demonstrates GSR Markets UK’s adherence to the regulatory standards of major global markets in both the UK and Singapore.

Service Expansion

With FCA’s green light, the company is well-positioned to address the growing demand for regulated and reliable trading platforms as industry players increasingly prioritize compliant solutions in crypto markets.

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GSR Markets UK CEO Jakob Palmstierna noted that this milestone will enable the company to better support its clients “as they navigate the dynamic, rapidly growing market.”

The firm’s global operations include over 120 employees in the UK, making it one of the largest crypto-native employers in the region.

MPI License in Singapore

On April 4, 2024, GSR Markets secured its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from MAS. This license allows the firm to offer multiple payment services and exceed the volume limitations imposed on payment firms.

• With the MPI license, GSR can surpass the SG$3 million ($2.2 million) volume limit for a single payment service and the SG$6 million ($4.4 million) monthly limit for two or more services.

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