{"id":22724,"date":"2023-10-15T16:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4232647_AE32647_0"},"modified":"2023-10-15T16:05:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-15T16:05:00","slug":"upbit-singapore-secures-in-principle-approval-from-the-mas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=22724","title":{"rendered":"Upbit Singapore secures in-principle approval from the MAS"},"content":{"rendered":"<table name=\"logo_release\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2244092\/Upbit_SG_Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SINGAPORE<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 16, 2023<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Today, we are pleased to announce that the Monetary Authority of <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> (MAS) has granted an in-principle approval (IPA)&nbsp;for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence to Upbit Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Upbit Singapore).&nbsp;The IPA&nbsp;enables Upbit Singapore to continue providing&nbsp;regulated Digital Payment Token services in compliance with the Payment Services Act 2019 whilst awaiting the grant of the full licence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Since 2018, we have been building solid foundations for a robust digital asset business in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, the leading financial hub in <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>. This&nbsp;approval from MAS is a strategic milestone for us to deepen our presence in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, which is at the forefront of digital asset innovation. <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>, as our global powerhouse, unlocks new capabilities for retail, institutional, and infrastructure focused businesses&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Alex Kim<\/span>, founder and CEO of Upbit Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>The MAS sets a high regulatory standard for the digital asset industry, cultivating sustainable innovation. With an inclusive collaboration between the regulator and businesses, <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> is globally reputed for promoting innovation as well as maintaining a steadfast commitment to&nbsp;consumer protection, making it the top location for committed innovators.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are incredibly proud to receive the IPA&nbsp;from MAS, a globally renowned financial regulator. This approval reflects our unwavering commitment to building trusted digital asset businesses in <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span>. Through engaging collaboration with the regulator, businesses and communities, we will contribute to further establish <span class=\"xn-location\">Singapore<\/span> as the leading hub for the next generation of financial businesses&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Azman Hamid<\/span>, Chief Compliance Officer of Upbit Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>Following the grant of the MPI licence from the MAS, Upbit Singapore will join the group of regulated digital asset exchanges operated under Upbit APAC. Upbit APAC, a prominent global digital asset group, includes regulated digital asset exchanges in <span class=\"xn-location\">Indonesia<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>, and VerifyVASP, a leading Travel Rule solution provider. Upbit APAC will accelerate its expansion towards global, institutional, and infrastructure focused businesses, empowering committed builders.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Upbit Singapore:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Upbit Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Upbit APAC Pte. Ltd. (Upbit APAC). As the holding company, Upbit APAC operates Upbit Exchange (<span class=\"xn-location\">Thailand<\/span>) Co., Ltd., a regulated digital asset exchange and broker under Thailand SEC, PT. Upbit Exchange Indonesia, a regulated digital asset exchange under Indonesia BAPPEBTI, and VerifyVASP Pte. 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