{"id":63833,"date":"2025-12-01T09:59:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T09:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/singapores-mas-grants-ripple-wider-payment-permissions-as-apac-demand-surges\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T09:59:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T09:59:15","slug":"singapores-mas-grants-ripple-wider-payment-permissions-as-apac-demand-surges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/singapores-mas-grants-ripple-wider-payment-permissions-as-apac-demand-surges\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore\u2019s MAS grants Ripple wider payment permissions as APAC demand surges"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2024\/08\/singapore-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2024\/08\/singapore-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2024\/08\/singapore-smartcrop-750x375.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2024\/08\/singapore-smartcrop-363x181.jpg\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>MAS expands Ripple\u2019s payment permissions for XRP and RLUSD services.<\/li>\n<li>The approval boosts Ripple\u2019s role in fast, regulated APAC cross-border payments.<\/li>\n<li>Regional digital asset activity rises as Ripple deepens Singapore investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has approved an expanded range of payment activities for Ripple Markets APAC, the company\u2019s local subsidiary.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Ripple\/status\/1995331612817469751?s=20\">approval<\/a> allows Ripple to grow its regulated payment services for banks, fintechs, and corporates in one of the world\u2019s most tightly supervised financial markets.<\/p>\n<p>Ripple can now offer a wider suite of digital payment token services linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/xrp-price-prediction-etf-inflows-cme-futures-and-technical-pressure-align\/\">XRP<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/ripple-integrates-its-rlusd-stablecoin-into-ripple-payments\/\">RLUSD<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It also gives the firm more room to deliver cross-border payment solutions that rely on digital assets to settle transactions faster and at a lower cost.<\/p>\n<p>Ripple\u2019s leaders say this development reflects the value of Singapore\u2019s clear regulatory stance.<\/p>\n<p>President Monica Long described MAS as a global benchmark for transparency and stable rules.<\/p>\n<p>She said the decision strengthens Ripple\u2019s plan to deepen its investment in the market and build infrastructure that supports faster global money movement.<\/p>\n<p>MAS\u2019s frameworks under the Payment Services Act give digital asset firms defined rules covering token issuance, custody, and payments.<\/p>\n<h2>Expansion aligned with rising APAC demand<\/h2>\n<p>The approval marks a surge in digital asset activity in the Asia-Pacific region, with a year-over-year increase of about 70%.<\/p>\n<p>Ripple says Singapore sits at the centre of this growth thanks to its advanced policies and its early embrace of regulated digital token services.<\/p>\n<p>Fiona Murray, Ripple\u2019s Vice President and Managing Director for the region, said the expanded license equips the company to serve the institutions driving that growth.<\/p>\n<p>She noted that regulated payment rails remain essential as cross-border activity accelerates across regional markets.<\/p>\n<p>Ripple first established its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>The company later secured a full MPI license, placing it among a select group of blockchain-focused firms approved to provide digital token services in the country.<\/p>\n<h2>Broader capabilities for institutional clients<\/h2>\n<p>With the updated permissions, Ripple can now support end-to-end payment flows through a single integration.<\/p>\n<p>This includes collection, holding, token swaps, and payouts.<\/p>\n<p>The system enables clients to avoid multiple infrastructure partners and reduces their reliance on additional banking relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Ripple Payments, the company\u2019s global solution, merges digital tokens with a payout network that handles conversion, compliance, and settlement operations.<\/p>\n<p>By absorbing the technical and blockchain complexity, Ripple enables institutions to offer digital payment services more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s stablecoin, RLUSD, sits at the core of several of these services.<\/p>\n<p>The stablecoin recently received recognition in Abu Dhabi as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token, allowing licensed firms in the Abu Dhabi Global Market to use it for regulated financial activities.<\/p>\n<p>This adds momentum to Ripple\u2019s broader expansion across the UAE and Asia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/singapores-mas-grants-ripple-wider-payment-permissions-as-apac-demand-surges\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br 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The approval boosts Ripple\u2019s role in fast, regulated APAC cross-border payments. Regional digital asset activity rises as Ripple deepens Singapore investment. 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