Bitwise registers Solana ETF in US state Delaware
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US crypto exchange Gemini launches in France after DASP registration
[Nov 19 12:45 PM] Gemini’s market entry comes as France has added at least 2% more crypto users over the past two years, according to the firm.
UK Stands Firm on Tough Crypto Regulations, Warns Against Lowering Crypto Standards
[Oct 23 7:30 AM] A Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) official has emphasized the importance of high regulatory standards for crypto asset registrations. She defended the UK’s stringent rules, aiming to protect consumers and financial markets while fostering a…
SEC Charges Cumberland DRW for Unregistered $2 Billion Crypto Securities Dealings
[Oct 10 11:30 PM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Cumberland DRW LLC, a Chicago-based firm, for operating as an unregistered dealer in over $2 billion of crypto assets classified as securities. The SEC claims that Cumberland violated…
SEC Hits Flyfish Club With Charges for Unregistered NFT Offering
[Sep 18 2:10 AM] The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Flyfish Club for conducting an unregistered offering of crypto asset securities through non-fungible tokens (NFTs), raising $14.8 million for an exclusive restaurant project…
Second U.S. Firm tZero Said to Become Crypto Broker Dealer Under SEC Oversight
[Sep 10 3:43 PM] A second company, tZero Group Inc., said it's achieved status as a fully registered U.S. broker dealer under a rule allowing for crypto firms to join those ranks, following a path previously blazed by Prometheum Inc.
UK Regulator: 87% of Crypto Firms Fail to Meet Registration Requirements
[Sep 9 1:30 AM] The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that over 87% of crypto registrations were either rejected, withdrawn, or refused as part of its ongoing efforts to combat fraud and enhance consumer protection. In its annual report, the FCA…
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda Calls for S-1 Form Tailored for Digital Assets
[Sep 3 11:54 AM] Uyeda said the U.S. agency can work with crypto firms to figure out how to differentiate S-1 forms for digital assets.
Controversial Crypto Firm Prometheum to Treat Uniswap and Arbitrum's Tokens as Securities
[Aug 21 1:00 PM] Prometheum is forging ahead with its strategy to comply with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's view on cryptocurrency transactions by letting two more tokens into its custody operation for crypto securities, whether the rest of the…
Binance Completes Registration With India's Financial Intelligence Unit Months After Being Fined
[Aug 15 9:05 AM] The registration was provisionally approved in June, subject to the crypto exchange paying a fine of about $2.2 million.
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.
Makerdao Co-Founder Rune Christensen: Defi Frontends Might Need Licenses to Operate in Europe
[Apr 5 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…
Coinbase Says Canadian License Makes It Country's Biggest Registered Crypto Exchange
[Apr 4 11:55 AM] Coinbase's expansion into Canada has cleared the hurdle of a "restricted dealer" registration, the company said on Thursday, making it the biggest registered crypto exchange in that jurisdiction.
SEC's Gensler Says Crypto Firms Skip Public Disclosures by Dodging Registration
[Mar 22 10:15 AM] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler used a speech on the "public good" of securities disclosures on Friday to point specifically at the crypto industry as a problem area.
Crypto.com Receives UK Authorization as an Electronic Money Institution
[Dec 4, 2023 7:10 AM] The exchange said it plans to use the license to offer e-money products in the U.K.
Standard Chartered-Backed Zodia Markets Gains Registration in Ireland
[Oct 27, 2023 4:03 AM] Ireland is emerging as an attractive destination for crypto firms; Coinbase designated the country as its EU hub earlier this month.
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…
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…
Indian Crypto Investment Platform Mudrex Expands to Italy
[Sep 25, 2023 8:17 AM] Mudrex successfully registered with Italy's Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM), a mandatory step for crypto firms, on Sept. 1, according to the CEO.
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…
Bitwise Retracts Bitcoin and Ether Market Cap Weight Strategy ETF Registration
[Sep 3, 2023 1:30 AM] In a recent submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bitwise has decided to retract its registration for its Bitcoin and Ether Market Cap Weight Strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF). The reasoning behind this action remains…
Colorado DMV Accepts Crypto Payments Through Paypal
[Sep 2, 2023 1:30 AM] The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced it accepts cryptocurrency for its online services via the payment processor Paypal. Besides paying local taxes with coins, residents of the crypto-friendly state will be able to use…
SEC Charges Impact Theory in First NFT-Related Lawsuit Over Unregistered Token Sales
[Aug 28, 2023 1:30 PM] The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Los Angeles-based media company Impact Theory with offering and selling unregistered securities in the form of crypto asset tokens. Notably, this marks the SEC’s first lawsuit targeting…
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…
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…
Crypto․com Granted Registration Approval in the Netherlands
[Jul 30, 2023 2:30 AM] Digital asset exchange Crypto․com has been approved for registration as a crypto service provider in the Netherlands. The regulatory nod comes after a review of its business operations and compliance with the Dutch anti-money laundering…
Crypto.com Trumps Binance, Securing Netherlands Registration as Larger Rival Withdraws
[Jul 28, 2023 5:46 AM] The Netherlands, which has taken a tough line on rivals such as Binance and Coinbase, follows France, Dubai and the U.K. in recognizing the crypto exchange.
Mark Cuban, John Reed Stark clash over the cause of FTX’s collapse
[Jul 4, 2023 9:28 PM] Mark Cuban thinks the SEC could have saved U.S. customers from FTX had it adopted Japan’s approach to crypto regulation, but John Reed Stark disagrees.
Banking Giants Crédit Agricole, Santander Seek to Provide Crypto Custody Under French Registration
[Jun 25, 2023 1:30 AM] A subsidiary co-owned by Crédit Agricole and Santander has registered as a digital asset service provider in France. The registration of Caceis, a company that specializes in offering financial services to institutional investors, allows the two…
Binance Netherlands exit — Dutch central bank says registration failings are confidential
[Jun 21, 2023 1:14 AM] De Nederlandsche Bank cannot share details of Binance’s registration failings in the country due to the confidentiality requirements of its supervisory laws.