Singapore Considers Stricter Rules for Retail Crypto Investors — Regulator Sa...

Singapore Considers Stricter Rules for Retail Crypto Investors — Regulator Sa...

Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is contemplating imposing stricter rules on retail crypto investors. “MAS regards cryptocurrencies as unsuitable for use as money and as highly hazardous for retail investors,” said the central bank chief. New Rules May Be Coming to Retail Crypto Investors in....


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