Regulatory Turmoil: SEC’s Coinbase Decision, Circle’s Singapore License & Delayed Philippine Framework

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently ordered the SEC to clarify its position on a rulemaking petition from Coinbase, while Circle Singapore secured its MPI license for digital payment token services. The Philippines’ SEC delayed the issuance of a digital assets framework, and Ark Investment Management purchased $21.6 million in Coinbase shares after the SEC lawsuit caused prices to drop.

Singapore MPI License for Circle: Stablecoin Progress or Restrictive Regulations?

Circle Singapore, an affiliate of Circle Internet Financial, received a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This allows them to offer digital payment token services, cross-border and domestic money transfers within Singapore. The move signifies regulatory progress in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industries, but proposed restrictions on stablecoin activities like lending and staking raise concerns.