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SEC Actions in US May Affect Binance in Other Regions, Hong Kong Lawyer Says

[Jun 7, 2023 11:30 PM] The crackdown initiated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may affect Binance in other regions and its license application in Hong Kong, according to a crypto-compliance lawyer. The expert believes the regulator wants the largest…

Crypto firms jockey for Hong Kong licenses ahead of June 1 retail opening

[May 29, 2023 7:36 PM] Hong Kong’s retail trading regime is days away from going live and crypto exchanges are keen to make entry into the region.

Crypto Exchange OKX Targets France as Regional Hub With Plan to Hire 100 People

[May 23, 2023 12:00 AM] OKX has applied for a Digital Asset Service Provider license to join dozens of companies that have already won approval.

Hong Kong to Have Tight Crypto Regulations, Head of Monetary Authority Says

[May 10, 2023 2:30 AM] Companies attracted by the plan to turn Hong Kong into a hub for digital assets should expect strict regulations, the region has indicated. Authorities are preparing new licensing rules for service providers working with cryptocurrencies and…

Nigeria's SEC Mulls Allowing Tokenized Equity, Property But Not Crypto: Bloomberg

[May 1, 2023 1:49 AM] The regulator is considering applications for digital asset exchanges on a trial basis.

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Receives License to Operate in Bermuda

[Apr 20, 2023 10:27 AM] Coinbase (COIN) has obtained a license to offer its services in Bermuda as part of its international expansion efforts, the firm announced in a blog post on Wednesday.

UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms

[Apr 18, 2023 5:05 AM] The regime applies to all companies seeking to provide services in the country, unless already licensed in financial free zones in the United Arab Emirates.

High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent

[Apr 13, 2023 1:00 AM] EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector.

Breaking: Binance CEO CZ rejects allegations of market manipulation

[Mar 27, 2023 5:00 PM] The response comes in relation to a series of claims made by the CFTC in its March 27 complaint against Binance.

Coinbase met with Australian banking regulators over local crypto regulations

[Mar 16, 2023 12:05 AM] Coinbase’s vice president of international policy told Cointelegraph the meetings took place in Canberra and Sydney and touched on the government’s token mapping efforts.

France on the verge of passing stringent crypto firm licensing laws

[Feb 28, 2023 8:01 PM] The bill was passed with a vote of 109 in favor and 71 against and will now rely on the approval of president Emmanuel Macron to be signed into law.

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…

Kazakhstan Launches Consultation on Proposals to Improve Crypto Trading

[Feb 4, 2023 4:00 AM] Financial authorities in Kazakhstan are starting a public consultation on draft changes to the country’s framework for digital-asset trading. The proposals include measures to reduce risks in the crypto market and improvements to the structure of…

Uzbekistan Collects Over $300,000 From Crypto Sector

[Feb 3, 2023 5:30 PM] While operations with digital assets are not taxed in Uzbekistan, the government is receiving a growing amount of revenues from the industry. The increase in budget receipts has been attributed to the licensing regime and the introduction of fees…

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 Licenses 2 Crypto Exchange Service Providers

[Nov 21, 2022 5:00 AM] The regulatory body overseeing the crypto market in Uzbekistan has issued licenses to two companies that will be providing exchange services. The decision to authorize their activities aims to make it easier for Uzbekistanis to purchase and sell…