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Compass Mining Partners With Mindshift to Expand Bitcoin Mining in South Korea
9.10.2024
Compass Mining has announced a partnership with Mindshift, a licensed digital asset service provider in South Korea, to extend bitcoin mining services to the region. The collaboration aims to address challenges like high electricity costs while making bitcoin mining more accessible to South Korean...
Bybit Türkiye Gains Recognition as a Crypto Asset Service Provider by Turkish Regulator
23.9.2024
Bybit Türkiye, the partner platform of global cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, has been officially listed as a crypto asset service provider by the Capital Markets Board (CMB) of Turkey. Turkish Regulator Grants Bybit Türkiye Crypto Asset Service Provider Status According to Bybit...
Sygnum Unit Receives Liechtenstein License as a Crypto Asset Service Provider
23.9.2024
The registration paves the way for the Switzerland and Singapore-based banking group to expand into the European Union and European Economic Area
Crypto.com bags a Payment Service Provider Licence in Bahrain
19.9.2024
Crypto.com has received full approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain to provide payment service provider (PSP) services.…
Bit2me Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Argentina
15.9.2024
Bit2me, a leading Spanish crypto exchange, has secured approval as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) from Argentina’s National Securities Commission (CNV) on September 13, 2024. This authorization aligns Bit2me with local regulatory standards, providing confidence to both investors...
Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Obtains License in Argentina as a Virtual Asset Service Provider
13.9.2024
The registry, launched in March by Argentina's National Securities Commission, already has 79 approvals
French Regulator Begins Accepting Crypto Service Provider Applications Ahead of MiCA Regulation
6.8.2024
The French financial regulatory authority has begun accepting applications for authorization as a crypto asset service provider under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, ahead of its implementation in December 2024. This regulation mandates prior authorization for market...
South Korea's strict laws on crypto exchanges come into force
20.7.2024
The new regulations issued by South Korea’s watchdog to protect user assets on crypto exchanges went into effect on July 19
Taiwan Mobile receives VASP license, entry to crypto market
5.7.2024
Taiwan’s second-largest telecom has found a way into the crypto market, bring resources and experience with it
South Africa Approves 63 Crypto Asset Service Provider License Applications
4.7.2024
South Africa’s financial services industry regulator announced on July 2 that it had approved an additional 63 crypto asset service provider license applications. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has received a total of 383 applications, with only five being declined. Notably,...
Taiwan establishes association to help crypto firms self regulate
13.6.2024
The association was formed after the country’s Justice Ministry proposed AML amendments for crypto firms that could result in penalties, including up to two years in prison
Crypto Exchange Crypto.com Secures Spot on Ireland's Virtual Assets Service Provider Register
11.6.2024
The company has also received approval in Dubai, U.K., the Netherlands and Spain
NYDFS Issues New Crypto Firm Guidance for Consumer Complaints
30.5.2024
New York’s top financial regulator has issued new guidance which requires cryptocurrency service providers to collect relevant data to assess whether they are resolving customer service requests and complaints in a timely and fair manner, it announced Thursday
Telegram Wallet enforces new KYC rules, switches provider
30.5.2024
Before the KYC change, Telegram Wallet users did not have to provide any personal information to use the default version of the wallet
Hong Kong Will Inspect Offices of Crypto Platforms as Important Compliance Deadline Looms
28.5.2024
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
OKX Withdraws VASP License Application in Hong Kong
24.5.2024
OKX announced on Friday that it has withdrawn its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license application in Hong Kong and will cease to provide trading services to residents.
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Crypto exchange Kraken has ‘no plans’ to delist USDT in Europe for now
20.5.2024
Concerns were raised after a Bloomberg article reported Kraken was “actively reviewing” which tokens it could continue to list under the European Union’s upcoming MiCA framework
Bitcoin Lightning Payments Service Provider, Ibex Pay, to Suspend US Operations
16.5.2024
Ibex Pay, a payment rail that accepts Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network, announced on May 15 that it will cease operations in the U.S. The payment firm stated that the suspension of services for the U.S. market will take effect on May 31, but did not provide reasons for the decision....
MoonPay Donates $1 Million To Stand With Crypto Ahead Of 2024 Elections
13.5.2024
MoonPay is donating $1 million to digital advocacy group Stand With Crypto ahead of the 2024 elections, the company confirmed to Crypto News Monday. The crypto payment service provider's donation comes on the heels of news that Stand With Crypto has launched a PAC to dunk pro-crypto candidates...
Thai SEC Instructed to Share Information on Unauthorized Digital Asset Platforms With Government
24.4.2024
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has been instructed to share information on unauthorized digital asset service providers with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. The regulator warned investors using such platforms of the risks they face which include the possibility of being...