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Singapore Home Affairs Minister warns citizens to avoid cryptocurrencies Singapore's Home Affairs Minister warns citizens to avoid cryptocurrencies due to the rise in sophisticated scams and the risk of fraud.MP Tan Woo Meng has proposed introducing fines for cryptocurrency fraud, signaling a shift in political sentiment.

Politics No change yet, but authorities have hinted at tougher legislation to combat #cryptocurrency crime. Singapore's Home Affairs Minister Soon Gak Lin warned the public to avoid #cryptocurrencies at a recent budget hearing. The country has a reputation for being industry-friendly, but a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam is changing the minds of some politicians. Soon spoke mostly in favor of citizens, but other figures were stricter. Member of Parliament Tan #Woo Meng made a speech in favor of punishing crypto fraudsters on Monday. However, it is premature to say that Singapore will completely change its policy. Can Singapore crack down on cryptocurrencies? Over the past few years, Singapore has earned a reputation as a particularly cryptocurrency-friendly jurisdiction. Last year, the city-state led Asia in the number of crypto business licenses, and in January this year, it was named the "most cryptocurrency-friendly country in the world. However, according to local reports, Singapore's Home Minister has now issued a stern warning about cryptocurrencies: "Our advice is to stay away from cryptocurrencies. The risk of getting burned is very high and if you fall victim to fraudsters, you are unlikely to get your money back, said Mr. Soon Gak Lin, who is also Minister for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development. _ "". Mr. Soon made the comments at a recent hearing of the Home Ministry's Expenditure and Budget Committee. He said crypto fraudsters accounted for a quarter of all fraud losses in Singapore last year. He added that these sophisticated tactics target both newcomers and users of cryptocurrencies, and the country is determined to fight back.

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