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Independent Reserve gets crypto licence from MAS

Independent Reserve gets crypto licence from MAS

It is one of the first virtual asset service providers to obtain full licensure approval.
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MAS grants DBS brokerage arm crypto licence 

The monetary authority also granted one to an Australian firm.
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