Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Obtains License in Argentina as a Virtual Asset Service Provider
[Sep 13 7:40 PM] The registry, launched in March by Argentina's National Securities Commission, already has 79 approvals.
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Okx Approved to Provide Cross-Border Payment Services in Singapore
Hong Kong Regulator Finds 'Unsatisfactory Practices' at Some Crypto Entities Seeking Full License: Report
[Aug 26 7:06 AM] Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has found "unsatisfactory practices" at "some" of the cryptocurrency exchanges seeking a full license from it after conducting on-site inspections, Bloomberg reported on Thursday citing people…
Crypto-Friendly Revolut Finally Earns UK Banking License
[Jul 25 2:58 AM] Revolut has entered a "mobilization stage", designed for new banks to operate with restrictions.
Crypto Custody Firm Copper Receives Key License in Hong Kong as it Expands in Asia Pacific
[Jul 17 10:49 AM] The license permits the holder to provide trust and corporate services in the region.
Circle Snags First Stablecoin License Under EU's New MiCA Crypto Rules
[Jul 1 9:00 AM] Circle Mint France will issue the euro-denominated EURC stablecoin and USDC in the European Union in compliance with MiCA.
Hong Kong SFC to compliance check crypto firms offices after license deadline
[May 28 11:57 PM] A total of eleven crypto asset companies and exchanges have withdrawn license applications ahead of the deadline.
Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
[May 28 4:58 AM] Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will conduct on-site inspections of those crypto trading platforms interested in continuing to pursue their licensing applications as a key deadline looms, the regulator announced Tuesday.
Binance, KuCoin Win Registration From India Anti-Money Laundering Regulator as Crypto Credibility Improves
[May 10 4:27 AM] KuCoin has paid a fine of $41,000 and Binance's financial penalty is still to be determined after a hearing with India's FIU.
Zignaly Announces Cosmos-Based ZIGChain, $100M Ecosystem Fund
[Apr 17 9:00 AM] ZIGChain's ecosystem fund is backed by DWF Labs.
South Africa Starts Issuing Crypto Licenses With Luno, Zignaly Among First Recipients
[Apr 11 4:10 AM] Regulators in the country have said they plan to authorize up to 60 digital asset firms by April.
Crypto Lender Nexo Secures First Regulatory Victory in Dubai
[Mar 5 7:00 AM] Nexo, a company offering digital asset services, has won initial approval as a licenced entity in Dubai from the region's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), it announced Tuesday.
Crypto Custodian BitGo Wins In-Principle Approval as Major Payments Institution in Singapore
[Jan 9 7:00 PM] Crypto custodian BitGo has been granted in-principle approval to operate as a Major Payment Institution (MPI) in Singapore.
New York Offers New Virtual Currency Guidance
[Dec 22, 2023 2:00 AM] On Nov. 15, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued new standards for virtual currency (coin) listings and delistings. These new regulations apply to Bitlicensees and limited-purpose trust companies and include business…
Digital Asset Investment Platform Fasset Wins Operational Licence in Dubai
[Nov 30, 2023 12:25 AM] Fasset, a digital asset investment platform, has won the licence to operate in Dubai as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), allowing it to serve institutional investors, qualified investors and retail investors.
Crypto.com Wins Digital Asset License in Dubai
[Nov 14, 2023 12:08 AM] Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has been granted a licence to operate specified virtual asset service activities in Dubai.
US Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins ‘Milestone’ Regulatory Approvals in Europe
[Sep 27, 2023 4:00 PM] Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced new achievements in implementing its strategy to pursue expansion on the European market. The U.S. trading platform for digital assets said it has received regulatory nods from the monetary authorities of…
Crypto Bank Seba Wins In-Principle Approval to Operate in Hong Kong
[Aug 30, 2023 2:20 AM] Approval is the first step in acquiring a full license for Seba Hong Kong to deal in crypto or virtual assets-related products and traditional securities
Bitgo Secures $100 Million in Series C, Firm’s Valuation Climbs to $1.75 Billion
[Aug 16, 2023 11:30 AM] The digital asset trust firm Bitgo, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, has secured $100 million in a Series C funding round. While the company remains tight-lipped about the participants in this financial endeavor, this fresh infusion of…
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…
Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin, Digital Asset Services in El Salvador
[Aug 8, 2023 8:00 AM] The crypto exchange said it now holds licenses to operate in 18 countries.
Crypto.com Approved to Operate in Spain
[Jun 23, 2023 4:11 AM] The crypto exchange said it has registered as a virtual asset service provider with the country's central bank following a "comprehensive" compliance review.
Binance to Quit Netherlands After Failing to Acquire License
[Jun 16, 2023 2:40 AM] The crypto exchange's attempt to secure a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Dutch regulator was unsuccessful.
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…
Kazakhstan Law Limiting Crypto Miners’ Consumption of Electricity Enters Into Force
[Feb 10, 2023 9:30 PM] A new law expanding the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency miners while restricting their access to low-cost electricity has entered into force in Kazakhstan. The legislation introduces a licensing regime for mining with two different…
Bank of France Governor Calls for Mandatory Licensing for Crypto Companies
[Jan 8, 2023 1:30 AM] France has to adopt a licensing regime for crypto service providers, the head of the country’s central bank has suggested. According to the executive, the need to tighten regulatory oversight stems from the “disorder” in the industry throughout the
Uzbekistan Approves Rules for Issuance and Circulation of Crypto Assets
[Dec 2, 2022 10:30 PM] The authority responsible for crypto oversight in Uzbekistan has determined the order of issuing and circulating digital assets in the country. The main reason behind the move is to establish a mechanism that would allow local companies to attract…
Crypto Exchange FTX Fires 3 Top Executives, Report Reveals
[Nov 19, 2022 7:00 AM] Three high-ranking executives of failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX have reportedly been dismissed. Among them is one of the co-founders of what was one of the industry’s largest trading platforms, which is currently in bankruptcy proceedings in…