{"id":51142,"date":"2023-06-01T10:14:44","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T14:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=51142"},"modified":"2023-06-01T10:18:20","modified_gmt":"2023-06-01T14:18:20","slug":"crypto-com-gets-singapore-license-for-dpt-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/crypto-com-gets-singapore-license-for-dpt-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto.com Gets Singapore License for DPT Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Crypto.com has secured a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services from the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/monetary-authority-of-singapore-shortlists-15-companies-to-develop-retail-cbdc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/crypto.com-.jpeg\" alt=\"Crypto.com Gets Singapore License for DPT Services\" class=\"wp-image-51144\" width=\"736\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/crypto.com-.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/crypto.com--300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/crypto.com--768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/crypto.com--750x563.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This license will enable Crypto.com to continue offering its DPT services, including e-money issuance, account issuance, and money transfers, to customers in Singapore.<br><br>MAS grants the MPI license as\u00a0regulatory approval to provide\u00a0payment services in Singapore. The MAS is a globally recognized regulator that ensures responsible innovation in the digital asset sector and protects consumers, safety, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MPI license encompasses various payment services, including DPT services, which involve dealing in or facilitating the exchange of cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any\u00a0holder of an <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/monetary-authority-of-singapore-grants-crypto-com-in-principle-license.html\">MPI license<\/a> must also comply with stringent anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-future-of-digital-assets-in-singapore\">The Future of Digital Assets in Singapore<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The MPI license is a sign of Crypto.com\u2019s commitment to its home market in Singapore, which has operated since 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, stated: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to receive the license from a regulator that prioritizes consumer protection, safety, and security. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with MAS and leading at the forefront of crypto in our home market of Singapore.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The MPI license also reflects Crypto.com\u2019s commitment to the shared principles of the MAS, including consumer protection, safety, and security. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>General Manager of Crypto.com Chin Tah Ang stated, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cSingapore continues to be a hub for blockchain and fintech innovation. The Major Payment Institution license underscores our ongoing commitment to build with the Web3 community in Singapore.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The MPI license will enable Crypto.com to continue to offer its DPT services to customers in Singapore, including e-money issuance, account issuance, and money transfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will give users more options and ease of crypto and NFT market access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MPI license will also enhance Crypto.com\u2019s reputation as a trusted and secure platform for trading or facilitating the exchange of cryptocurrencies and NFTs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will attract more users and investors who value regulatory compliance and consumer protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/business\/cryptocom-gets-major-payment-institution-licence-from-mas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">This license<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a> will also support Crypto.com\u2019s vision of Cryptocurrency in Every <strong>Wallet\u2122<\/strong>. Through its commitment to innovation and empowerment, Crypto.com is accelerating cryptocurrency adoption and fostering a more equitable digital ecosystem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crypto.com has secured a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This license will enable Crypto.com to continue offering its DPT services, including e-money issuance, account issuance, and money transfers, to customers in Singapore. 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