Crypto exchange Bitstamp, now under Robinhood’s umbrella, has officially entered Singapore’s market after receiving the Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
This approval authorizes the firm to operate regulated crypto services locally, adding to its expanding footprint across global financial hubs.
With the license secured before MAS’s June 30 regulatory deadline, Bitstamp joins a small circle of exchanges cleared to operate in Singapore. Others, unable to meet compliance standards, including Bybit and Bitget, face operational uncertainty in the region.
The move highlights Robinhood’s strategic approach to deepen its crypto operations across the Asia-Pacific region. By establishing a regulated base in Singapore, the company leverages the country’s strong regulatory environment and financial infrastructure to support long-term growth.
Bitstamp Builds on Global Trust with Local Strategy
Founded in 2011, Bitstamp has long been recognized for its stability and resilience during crypto market fluctuations. Its new Singapore base will serve as the headquarters for its Asia-Pacific operations.
A locally assembled team will lead regional efforts in compliance, partnership development, and customer engagement.
Bitstamp’s entry reflects an integration of global experience with localized insight. The firm emphasizes in-person collaboration to build confidence in a fast-evolving crypto ecosystem.
Singapore’s transparent legal framework and position as a financial gateway make it an ideal hub for expanding into surrounding APAC markets.
This latest development strengthens Bitstamp’s broader global compliance portfolio. The exchange holds licenses across the US, UK, and EU, including MiCA approval in the European Union.
With its Singapore license, the platform can now offer regulated digital token services across major economies.
Globally trusted with local impact! 🇸🇬 We’re now licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
We’re bringing APAC customers what they need to trade with confidence, access deep liquidity, and trade in a regulated environment.
Count on Bitstamp by Robinhood to be: Licensed.… pic.twitter.com/LKoTMELIp4
— Bitstamp by Robinhood (@Bitstamp) July 3, 2025
Bitstamp Delivers Institutional-Grade Crypto Access in APAC
Bitstamp’s infrastructure supports advanced, institutional-level trading capabilities, including fiat on/off ramps for multiple currencies. It operates with a matching engine on par with Nasdaq’s, ensuring low-latency, high-volume execution.
The company follows the international standard of security, which incorporates ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2 certifications. The platform offers 99.9 percent uptime, which means continuous service, which is important to institutional clients expanding operations to APAC.
Clients have also now been able to trade smoothly in the US, EU, the UK, and now Singapore with equal access to aggregated liquidity pools. This cross-border operation facilitates easier transactions and expansion in the market.
Bitstamp will now be a direct competitor to mature exchanges with MAS licenses such as OKX and Gemini. Nevertheless, its historical regulatory adherence and reliable platform, and its global dependability may provide it with a certain advantage in establishing trust with the institutional investors.
Robinhood Doubles Down on APAC Crypto Growth
Robinhood’s entry into Singapore signals that the company is more serious about APAC and its fast-developing crypto industry. Bitstamp’s presence in the region proves the sustainability of its regulatory status and creates opportunities for strategic collaboration and innovation.
Given a cordial team on grounds, the company will promote trust and offer high-performance crypto services that will accommodate local needs. The APAC expansion indicates the larger aim of Bitstamp and Robinhood: to bring international crypto markets into an interactive cohesion and combine that with the excellence of service at its specific locations.
Amid an intensifying level of competition within the regulated crypto industry in Singapore, Bitstamp has been singled out as a provider with a combination of technical sophistication, regulatory diligence, and reliable service.
