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Binance Pulls Out of Netherlands, Seeks to Deregister Cyprus Unit

[Jun 17, 2023 3:00 AM] The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, said it’s exiting the Dutch market as it has been unable to obtain registration as a crypto service provider. The news comes after Binance’s entity in Cyprus applied to be removed from the country’s…

Binance Seeks to Withdraw Cyprus' Unit Crypto Service Registration

[Jun 14, 2023 7:36 AM] Binance won registration as a crypto asset service provider (CASP) in Cyprus in October last year.

An In-Depth Look at Binance’s TRO Opposition, Filing Insists SEC Manufactured an Emergency ‘for Its Own Purposes’

[Jun 13, 2023 7:30 PM] Binance fired back at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s temporary restraining order (TRO) request on Monday, assuring the court that “there is no risk” to customer assets. The exchange’s legal team dismissed…

'Near impossible to know' what is and isn't a security: Mark Cuban on SEC

[Jun 11, 2023 8:30 PM] The billionaire is the latest to argue that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission hasn’t provided crypto firms with a registration process to follow.

Robinhood Joins Coinbase in Saying It Tried to 'Come In and Register' Like SEC Wanted

[Jun 7, 2023 12:09 PM] With Coinbase (COIN) and Binance accused of running illegal exchanges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the latest industry testimony in the U.S. House of Representatives this week revealed that companies had desperately sought…

Crypto Exchanges Must Share User Data With Russia, Prosecutor General Demands

[Apr 8, 2023 9:30 PM] Digital asset exchanges must be obliged to provide user information to Russia’s law enforcement agencies, the country’s Prosecutor General has insisted. The circulation of cryptocurrencies in the Russian Federation needs to be regulated to counter…

What are the Howey test and its implications for cryptocurrency?

[Mar 18, 2023 8:07 AM] The Howey test’s impact on cryptocurrency, explained — legal implications, compliance requirements and more.

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.

Coinbase staking 'fundamentally different’ to Kraken's — chief lawyer

[Feb 21, 2023 9:46 PM] After the SEC’s crack-down on Kraken, Coinbase’s legal head outlined the differences between Kraken’s staking product and its own.

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…

‘Kraken Down’ — SEC commissioner rebukes own agency over recent action

[Feb 9, 2023 6:44 PM] "Today, the SEC shut down Kraken’s staking program and counted it as a win for investors. I disagree and therefore dissent," said commissioner Hester Pierce.

Russia’s Largest Private Bank Launches Digital Asset Platform

[Feb 5, 2023 3:00 PM] Alfa-Bank, one of the major Russian banking institutions, has established its own platform for digital financial assets. The launch became possible after Russia’s monetary authority added Alfa-Bank to its register of digital asset issuers this…

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…

Coinbase Fined €3.3 Million in Netherlands, Exchange Considers Appeal

[Jan 26, 2023 11:30 PM] The Dutch central bank has imposed a fine on crypto exchange Coinbase for providing services in the past without the necessary registration. The trading platform, which has until March to object to the measure, is currently considering an appeal…

UK's FCA hints at why its given only 15% of crypto firms the regulatory nod

[Jan 26, 2023 8:06 PM] The UK financial watchdog has received 300 crypto firm registration applications but has approved only 41 applicants.

Binance to Increase Presence in Poland in Compliance With Local Regulations

[Jan 20, 2023 1:30 AM] Binance has unveiled intentions to broaden its activities in Poland, another EU member state where the global cryptocurrency exchange is registered. The coin trading platform plans to develop its Polish entity, recruit local talent and launch…

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�