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South Africa’s FSCA Confirms Licenses to 75 Crypto Service Providers
23.4.2024
South African regulator - Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) - has granted crypto license to 75 institutions including global crypto exchanges Luno and VALR.
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Crypto Market Maker GSR Wins Singapore’s Stringent License
4.4.2024
Singapore regulators have granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license to crypto market maker GSR Markets, establishing the company as among the initial recipients of such authorization within its sector.
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Hong Kong’s Crypto License Scheme Sees 24 Applicants, Far Fewer Than Singapore’s 70
1.3.2024
The number of applicants for Hong Kong's VATP license has reached 24, compared to 70 applicants seen in a similar scheme in Singapore.
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Spain’s Regulator Flags 3 Crypto Firms Over Unregistered Status
27.2.2024
Spain’s financial regulator warned investors of 18 companies offering services in the country despite registration issues.
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Australian Court Sides With ASIC in a Case Pitting the Regulator Against a Crypto Startup
11.2.2024
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) recently prevailed in its case against Block Earner after a court ruled that the crypto startup’s product offering violated the country’s Corporations Act. The judge ruled that the ASIC had “succeeded in establishing...
South Africa Gears up to Issue First Batch of FSP Licenses to Crypto Providers
26.1.2024
South Africa is reportedly preparing to issue the first batch of financial services provider (FSP) licences to crypto service providers. Gerhard van Deventer, head of enforcement at South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), confirmed the move speaking at a podcast on Moneyweb...
Philippines Securities Regulator Says Binance Is Operating Without a License
30.11.2023
Crypto exchange Binance is not a registered corporation in the Philippines hence its activities in the country are not above board, the Asian country’s securities regulator has said. The regulator warned of a possible jail term for individuals found enabling Binance’s activities in...
Ghana’s Central Bank Names Eight Money Transfer Companies Operating Without Its Approval
23.11.2023
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 institutions against having dealings with the eight...
Bitget Subsidiary Drops Hong Kong License Pursuit Amidst OSL Acquisition Rumors
16.11.2023
The Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitget’s Hong Kong division said on Nov. 13 that it is no longer seeking a trading license to operate in that region. Market rumors suggest that Bitgetx’s decision not to seek the license may be linked to the rumored Bitget acquisition of OSL,...
Australia-Based Crypto Lender Sentenced for False Credit License Claims
21.8.2023
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 is said to have entered...
UK banks risk losing licenses for debanking customers over political views
21.7.2023
The British government may impose tighter freedom of speech protections on banking permits following a public dispute between Nigel Farage and Coutts bank
Australia's financial regulator cancels license for FTX's local entity
19.7.2023
ASIC had previously suspended FTX's license to operate in Australia, now the securities regulator has canceled it entirely
Dubai crypto regulator suspends BitOasis crypto exchange license
11.7.2023
BitOasis was the crypto exchange to get an operational license in Dubai, which has now been suspended by the local regulator for not meeting key conditions in time
Hong Kong to step in as ‘options are dwindling’ globally — FinTech chair
8.5.2023
Neil Tan, Chair of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, said the opening of the financial industry to digital assets was “just a natural progression."
Coinbase gets Bermuda license, reportedly plans launch of offshore exchange
20.4.2023
It's reported the U.S.-based crypto exchange is planning to quickly launch a derivatives exchange based in the island nation
Hong Kong’s crypto ambition gets subtle nod from Beijing: Report
21.2.2023
While China has cracked down on cryptocurrencies in the mainland, it's apparently taking a softer approach to Hong Kong's crypto hub aspirations
Finder.com sued by Australian regulator over its crypto yield product
16.12.2022
ASIC claimed a crypto yield-bearing product from Finder’s registered exchange was unlicensed, the firm disagreed but refused to say if it would fight the suit
Aplikace Wallet od BudgetBakers získala licenci od České národní banky, může se přímo napojit na banky
30.5.2019
Český fintechový startup BudgetBakers, který vyvíjí aplikaci pro správu osobních financí Wallet, získal licenci od České národní banky k napojení do bankovního rozhraní API. Evropská směrnice PSD2 nařizující bankám zpřístupnit údaje o účtech klientů třetí straně začala platit již v lednu minulého...