Singapore Proposes 100% Reserve Rule for Stablecoins, Bans Yield
Singapore proposes rules requiring stablecoins to maintain 100% reserves while banning issuers from paying yield or interest on token holdings.
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Singapore proposes rules requiring stablecoins to maintain 100% reserves while banning issuers from paying yield or interest on token holdings.
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