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REGULATION | Singapore Moves to Tighten Stablecoin Rules with 100% Reserve ...
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) proposes stablecoin rules requiring 100% reserve backing and prohibits interest payments, framing stablecoins strictly as payment instruments. Reserves must be held separately with licensed institutions, enhancing regulatory clarity and financial stability.
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Singapore just closed the door on yield-driven stablecoin competition. If you build or rely on stablecoins there, you must rethink your token economics and compliance immediately.
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