Bybit has confirmed it is in dialogue with the Monetary Authority of Singapore after Bybit Fintech Limited appeared on the regulator’s Investor Alert List with a listed date of June 17, 2026. The exchange said it does not serve customers in Singapore and is seeking clarification on the specific basis for the listing.
The MAS Investor Alert List identifies entities that may be wrongly perceived as licensed or authorized to provide financial services in Singapore. Inclusion on the list does not, by itself, confirm wrongdoing or establish that a regulatory breach has occurred.
Bybit Says Singapore Access Is Restricted
Bybit said it has maintained longstanding restrictions on users located in Singapore. The exchange cited contractual prohibitions and IP address blocking as part of its control framework.
Bybit is aware that Bybit Fintech Limited has been included on the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) Investor Alert List and is engaging MAS to better understand the basis for this listing.
Bybit has consistently engaged openly and constructively with MAS and has been…
— Bybit (@Bybit_Official) June 18, 2026
The company also said it remains willing to engage constructively with global regulators while it waits for more detail from MAS. Its current position is that the alert listing requires clarification, especially because the platform says it does not serve the local market.
MAS says the list functions as a public warning mechanism, notifying investors about entities that may be mistakenly viewed as licensed, regulated or authorized by the authority. A spokesperson said listings follow evaluation of public feedback and available documentary evidence.
That distinction matters. The alert does not equal an enforcement action, but it does indicate that Singapore’s regulator wants the public to avoid assuming Bybit Fintech Limited is licensed locally.
Singapore Keeps Tight Digital Asset Oversight
The listing reflects Singapore’s broader approach to strict authorization requirements for digital asset platforms. MAS has consistently emphasized that firms targeting residents need formal regulatory approval.
The issue is especially relevant for offshore exchanges because access controls can become part of regulatory analysis. Geo-blocking, contractual restrictions and user onboarding rules may all be considered when assessing whether a platform has actual market presence.
Bybit remains unlicensed to operate in Singapore. The company’s current engagement with MAS is focused on understanding the criteria behind the alert designation and whether additional compliance clarification is needed.
For now, the confirmed development is procedural rather than punitive. Bybit Fintech Limited is listed on the MAS Investor Alert List, the exchange says Singapore users are restricted, and the next step depends on how MAS responds to Bybit’s request for clarification.