Taipei-based cryptocurrency exchange XREX has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license.<h2 id="header-0">BitCheck payment tool offering</h2>The approval marks a crucial step for the fledgling exchange business, enabling it to offer digital payment token products and services in Singapore. Once it’s upgraded to a full license, XREX will be able to expand its BitCheck payment tool, currently facilitating transactions involving fiat currencies, stablecoins and various cryptocurrencies.This regulatory milestone places XREX among the approved exchanges, stablecoin issuers, neobanks and payment service providers in Singapore. Since the introduction of the licensing regime in January 2020, the MAS has received over 580 applications for payment services licenses, with fewer than 20 Digital Payment Token (DPT) licenses and in-principle approvals granted to date. XREX now joins the ranks of established entities like <a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/coinbase-acquires-license-to-enhance-crypto-operations-in-singapore-ee706a91573e" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Coinbase</a>, DBS Vickers, <a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/circle-makes-inroads-in-singapore-with-license-award-40518c216cf" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Circle</a>, <a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/paxos-gets-green-light-from-singapore-regulator-for-usd-stablecoin-216ab1cef258" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Paxos</a>, <a href="https://medium.com/&#64;coinness.gl/ripple-expands-in-asia-pacific-with-full-license-to-operate-in-singapore-32fc27953564" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ripple</a> and Revolut in receiving approval from the MAS.Taking to X on Friday, the company <a href="https://x.com/xrexinc/status/1725358412266172837?s&#61;20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">acknowledged</a> the license award while outlining that the license would mean that it can now start to offer an e-money issuance service, cross-border money transfers, account issuance services, digital payment token services, as well as merchant acquisition and domestic money transfer services.<h2 id="header-1">Serving home and overseas markets</h2>Wayne Huang, Co-Founder and Group CEO of XREX, <a href="https://www.theblock.co/post/263275/xrex-obtains-in-principle-approval-for-major-payment-institution-license-in-singapore" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">emphasized</a> that XREX Singapore will serve as the primary provider of products across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Simultaneously, XREX Taiwan will continue to play a pivotal role in product design, engineering, research and threat analysis functions for the company. Positioning itself as the Asia Pacific headquarters for the group, XREX Singapore aims to target emerging markets in the region where access to USD liquidity may present challenges.Christopher Chye, CEO of XREX Singapore, expressed the significance of the approval, noting the thorough scrutiny by Singapore’s regulatory authorities. Chye stated:“Singapore wants to attract responsible actors, and the reality is that doing so necessitates a fine-tooth comb. This is great for Singapore and great for our industry as a whole. XREX is looking forward to introducing cheaper, safer, and faster domestic and cross-border payments for Singapore and emerging market businesses.”It was no secret that the company had been working towards acquiring a license in Singapore for some time. In December 2022, its Singapore team <a href="https://x.com/xrexinc/status/1605516719367168002?s&#61;20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">tweeted out</a> such a claim, adding that an MPI license from MAS “is one of the most coveted and well-regarded licenses worldwide.”Highlighting Singapore’s progressive and robust regulatory framework, Nick Chang, XREX Group and XREX Singapore Head of Compliance, said:“Singapore boasts a progressive and robust regulatory framework, offering our users the clarity and confidence they need to access digital assets and use stablecoins.”XREX has also made in-roads into the European market. In May of last year, the company <a href="https://investlithuania.com/news/crypto-powered-taiwanese-xrex-joins-lithuanias-vibrant-fintech-ecosystem/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">opened</a> an office in Lithuania, while becoming a crypto asset service provider within the Baltic state. Earlier this year the company <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/xrex-enhances-platform-safety-with-advanced-blockchain-analysis--solutions-by-chainalysis-301884135.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">strengthened</a> its compliance process by integrating transaction monitoring and investigative tools from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.

XREX secures MPI license from Singapore regulator

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