Cyprus freezes crypto applications ahead of EU-wide MiCA transition
[Oct 17 7:16 PM] The CySEC has warned crypto asset service providers of coming changes as the continent braces for MiCA.
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BBVA Enhances Institutional Crypto Solutions With USDC Integration
[Sep 10 8:30 AM] BBVA has integrated stablecoin USDC into its services in Switzerland, allowing institutional clients to manage USDC alongside traditional investments. This move enhances efficiency and enables faster, secure crypto trading. The USDC addition…
Coinbase Expands Crypto Services to Hawaii Following Regulatory Changes
[Aug 13 5:30 PM] The publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced its expansion into Hawaii, allowing residents to access a range of crypto services. The move comes after the state clarified its regulations, enabling Coinbase to offer its platform…
How law enforcement struggles with sophisticated crypto laundering
[Jul 11 8:03 AM] Advanced crypto laundering techniques continue to challenge law enforcement and crypto-related services, as highlighted in a new Chainalysis report on money laundering.
Hong Kong Regulators Restrict Retail Investor Access to ‘Complex’ Crypto Products
[Oct 22, 2023 9:30 PM] The securities regulator and the central banking institution of Hong Kong have updated the region’s crypto policy in response to enquiries from the industry. In a circular on the virtual asset-related activities of intermediaries, the authorities…
Binance Announces UK Domain Compliant With New Crypto Promotion Rules
[Oct 7, 2023 1:30 PM] Crypto trading giant Binance has launched a new domain for U.K. customers under Britain’s updated regulations for financial promotions. The exchange will offer retail users in the country only those products and services that comply with the latest…
Binance Reopens Registrations in Belgium, Restores Services
[Sep 27, 2023 1:30 AM] Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is now accepting new registrations of Belgian users following an interruption caused by regulatory actions against it. In June, the trading platform was ordered to cease providing crypto exchange and custody services…
Coinbase Registers as Crypto Exchange and Wallet Provider in Spain
[Sep 25, 2023 2:30 AM] U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a registration in Spain that will allow it to offer a range of services for digital assets. The authorization fits into the company’s current strategy for global expansion through acquiring local…
Regulator Sues Crypto Exchange Kraken Provider in Australia
[Sep 22, 2023 5:30 AM] Australia’s securities regulator has initiated civil proceedings against Bit Trade Pty Ltd, an entity providing Kraken services to Australian users. According to the government agency, the company failed to comply with regulatory obligations meant…
Citigroup Unveils Citi Token Services for Cash Management and Trade Finance
[Sep 19, 2023 10:00 PM] Citigroup has announced the creation and piloting of Citi Token Services for cash management and trade finance. “Citi Token Services will integrate tokenized deposits and smart contracts into Citi’s global network, upgrading core cash…
Swiss SEBA Bank Obtains In-Principle Approval to Offer Crypto Services in Hong Kong
[Aug 30, 2023 9:30 PM] Switzerland-based crypto-friendly SEBA Bank announced it has received an approval-in-principle to operate in Hong Kong. The regulatory nod brings the Swiss bank’s local entity closer to becoming a licensed provider of various services for crypto…
French Regulator Revises Crypto Rules to Align With EU’s MiCA Law
[Aug 12, 2023 9:30 PM] France’s financial market regulator said it’s adjusting the rules for crypto companies in line with Europe’s new regulatory framework. The changes, which will enter into force next year, seek to enhance registration requirements for businesses…
Blockchain․com Obtains Payment License in Singapore
[Aug 9, 2023 3:30 AM] Crypto company Blockchain․com has been granted a payment license in Singapore that will enable it to provide regulated services for digital assets. The authorization in the city-state, which is a major trading hub for the platform, is part of its…
Saxo Bank Ordered to Liquidate Its Portfolio of Crypto Assets by Danish Financial Regulator
Pakistan to Ban Online Services Related to Cryptocurrencies
[May 18, 2023 3:30 AM] Authorities in Pakistan intend to prohibit all internet-based crypto services despite significant digital-asset investments made by Pakistanis. The decision comes as government officials in Islamabad take a strong stance against the legalization of…
Nearly 400 Crypto Firms Lose Their Estonian Licenses Under New Rules
[May 11, 2023 5:30 AM] The majority of crypto companies attracted by the once favorable Estonian regulations have either abandoned or lost their licenses. According to the latest numbers released by the Baltic nation’s anti-money laundering bureau, only 100 businesses…
Report: Paypal Puts Stablecoin Plans on Hold as US Regulators Crack Down on Crypto Industry
[Feb 11, 2023 1:30 PM] During the first week of 2023, payment service giant Paypal said it was exploring the launch of a stablecoin. At the time, an executive at Paypal stated that if the company moved forward, it would work closely with financial regulators. However, on…