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Ripple Enters Broker-Dealer Arena as Hidden Road Gains FINRA Authorization
[Apr 19 1:30 AM] Ripple just unlocked a game-changing foothold in traditional finance as its $1.25 billion acquisition scores FINRA approval, supercharging institutional access to fixed income markets. Ripple’s Hidden Road Gets FINRA Go-Ahead to Expand Prime…
Okx Goes All In on Europe After Securing MiCA License for 28 Countries
[Feb 19 4:30 AM] Okx has secured a MiCA license, unlocking crypto services for 400 million people across 28 European countries with free euro transactions, local payments, and 300+ trading pairs. Okx Expands Crypto Services Across Europe with MiCA License Crypto…
Bitpanda Secures FCA Approval to Expand Operations in the UK
[Feb 13 12:10 AM] Bitpanda has secured approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate in the United Kingdom, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the European cryptocurrency platform. This approval, along with a recently obtained MiCAR…
Coinbase Secures UK Approval, Unlocking Ambitious Expansion Plans for Mass Adoption
[Feb 5 2:30 AM] Coinbase has secured UK regulatory approval, cementing its dominance as the country’s largest registered digital asset provider and accelerating its global expansion in crypto and fiat services. Crypto Giant Coinbase Gets FCA Approval…
Ripple’s 2025 Breakthrough: Securing Key Licenses in New York and Texas
[Jan 29 4:30 AM] Ripple’s latest licensing wins in New York and Texas solidify its position in blockchain-powered payments, enabling compliant, real-time cross-border solutions for growing institutional demand. Ripple Secures Key Licenses to Strengthen…
Your VASP license won’t save you anymore
[Dec 23, 2024 7:00 AM] Relying solely on VASP licenses and superficial compliance policies isn’t enough.
Barclays-backed Copper withdraws UK crypto license application
[Dec 20, 2024 9:57 AM] The UK FCA previously said that almost 90% of annual crypto license applications had failed as of September.
Crypto compliance ‘no longer optional’ under Australia’s new draft guidelines
[Dec 4, 2024 6:30 AM] Sweeping proposed changes would force most crypto firms in Australia to obtain financial licensing, which some worry could drive innovators offshore.
SafePal launches Telegram crypto wallet with Visa card support
[Nov 2, 2024 6:00 AM] SafePal’s new Mini Wallet App will enable 950 million Telegram users to create individually owned and compliant crypto-friendly Swiss bank accounts, the firm said.
Binance Kazakhstan Receives Formal Consent for Regulatory License
[Sep 7, 2024 1:30 AM] Binance Kazakhstan received formal consent from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) for a full regulatory license, marking a major step toward becoming Kazakhstan’s first fully regulated Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF). The…
Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California
[Sep 4, 2024 10:10 PM] A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain licenses and comply with fee limits and new…
SEC Revokes Lufkin Advisors’ Registration Amid Fraudulent Crypto Activities
[Jun 27, 2024 7:35 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instituted administrative proceedings against Lufkin Advisors LLC on Wednesday. This follows an offer of settlement from Lufkin Advisors, which the SEC has accepted. The SEC found that Lufkin…
Makerdao Co-Founder Rune Christensen: Defi Frontends Might Need Licenses to Operate in Europe
[Apr 5, 2024 11:35 PM] Rune Christensen, a co-founder of the Makerdao project, has warned about the possible disruptions linked to hypothetical EU-wide requirements for defi fronteds to receive a license for operating. Christensen said this would decelerate the EU to the…
Ghana’s Central Bank Names Eight Money Transfer Companies Operating Without Its Approval
[Nov 23, 2023 1:00 AM] The Bank of Ghana recently pointed the finger at eight money transfer organizations which are allegedly operating in Ghana’s remittances and forex market without its approval. The central bank also warned the public and regulated financial…
Bitget Subsidiary Drops Hong Kong License Pursuit Amidst OSL Acquisition Rumors
Paxos to issue USD stablecoin in Singapore, wins initial approval
[Nov 15, 2023 8:53 PM] The USD-backed token will comply with Singapore’s upcoming stablecoin laws and be issued through a new local Paxos entity that’s received initial approval.
Germany’s Fourth Largest Bank Commerzbank Granted Bitcoin And Crypto Custody License
[Nov 15, 2023 9:37 AM] Commerzbank, Germany’s fourth-largest bank, announced its become the first among its peers to secure the Crypto Custody License under Article 1 Section 1a Sentence 1 No 6 German Banking Act (KWG).The newly acquired license empowers Commerzbank…
Ex-FTX execs team up to build new crypto exchange 12 months after FTX collapse: Report
[Nov 11, 2023 9:20 PM] The cryptocurrency exchanges offers a self-custody solution that integrates a multiparty computation technique to secure funds.
South Korean Crypto Exchange Upbit Obtains Regulatory Approval in Singapore
[Oct 18, 2023 5:30 AM] Leading South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has been granted regulatory approval by Singapore’s main financial regulator. The authorization will allow the trading platform to provide regulated services in the Southeast Asian city-state which has…
South Korean exchange Upbit gets initial license nod from Singapore
[Oct 15, 2023 6:46 PM] Upbit Singapore scored initial approval from the country’s central bank and financial regulator for a local crypto license.
Estonia-Licensed Crypto Firms Blamed for €1 Billion in Damages
[Oct 9, 2023 10:30 PM] Bad actors exploited Estonia’s once liberal licensing regime for crypto companies to defraud investors and commit other crimes, an investigative report claims. The authors say they discovered dozens of such cases, including scams and schemes for…
Ripple gets formal approval for Singapore payments license
[Oct 3, 2023 8:43 PM] Ripple said it received its fully-fledged digital payment tokens license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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…
SEBA Bank secures in-principle nod for crypto services in Hong Kong
[Aug 29, 2023 7:00 PM] SEBA Hong Kong’s approval joins a flurry of regulated crypto activity that’s taken place over the past month.
Australia-Based Crypto Lender Sentenced for False Credit License Claims
[Aug 21, 2023 5:30 AM] The Australian securities regulator recently revealed that the crypto lending platform Helio pleaded guilty to the allegation of falsely claiming to be a holder of the Australian Credit License (ACL). For admitting to committing the offense, Helio…
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Warns Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
[Aug 10, 2023 3:00 AM] The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a warning to unlicensed providers of crypto trading services. Concerned about their engagement in “improper practices,” the regulator also said investors should be aware that some…
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…
Blockchain.com scores payment license from Singapore central bank
[Aug 7, 2023 5:44 PM] The crypto exchange is the 12th to receive a crypto-dealing license in the country allowing it to service accredited investors and institutions.
Binance Users Reach 150 Million, CZ Reveals
[Aug 5, 2023 12:00 AM] Registered users of Binance have hit 150 million, the crypto exchange’s founder and CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), announced on social media. The milestone has been reached despite increased regulatory pressure on the world’s largest trading platform…