Ripple, the crypto infrastructure behemoth behind world’s #3 digital asset XRP coin & the emerging RLUSD stablecoin, just attained a key license in Singapore. This allows seamless cross-border transactions for institutions based in Singapore.
MPI License Win Supercharges XRP-RLUSD Duo
With XRP coin & RLUSD stablecoin as settlement methods, this service is provided by Ripple’s Asian branch, Ripple Markets APAC (RMA). Netting billions in trading volume a day, XRP Ledger’s rails are among the most stable Layer-1 chains in terms of institutional usability.
The expanded scope of activities revolves around all-things Major Payment Institution (MPI), enabling Ripple to “build the infrastructure financial institutions need to move money efficiently, quickly, and safely”, – said Ripple’s President Monica Long in a press release.
Certainly, the Asian-Pacific region has been covered by Ripple since the U.S. tech giant established headquarters in Singapore’s capital back in 2017, so the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) license has been something the XRP & RLUSD issuers have been working on for nearly a decade.
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Ripple snagged an expanded Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on December 1, 2025.
It’s Singapore’s top-tier regulatory stamp for payment firms handling big volumes, including digital tokens, under MAS rules.
XRP acts as a speedy bridge for cross-border transfers, while RLUSD is Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin for steady settlements.
It’s Asia’s crypto-friendly hub with clear regs that draw global players, boosting innovation while keeping things safe.
It means cheaper and near-instant global money transfers are now fully regulated and ready for mainstream use.
