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IG Group Completes Purchase of Independent Reserve Following Singapore Regulatory Approval
3.2.2026
IG Group has finalized its acquisition of Independent Reserve, one of Australia’s leading regulated cryptocurrency exchanges, marking a major expansion into digital assets across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East. Regulatory Approval and Legacy IG Group has officially completed its acquisition...
Ripple secures full EU e-money license in Luxembourg
2.2.2026
The payments firm said Luxembourg’s CSSF has granted final Electronic Money Institution approval, moving it from “in-principle” status to a license it can use to expand Ripple Payments across the bloc
Latam Powerhouse Nu Receives Approval to Launch Digital Bank in the US
1.2.2026
Nu, the Latam-focused neobank, has reached a milestone by receiving a conditional approval to establish a national bank in the U.S., Nubank N.A. The organization, which serves over 127 million customers, says its new challenge will be to prove that digital-first services are the future of...
Nubank wins conditional US approval to form national bank
30.1.2026
The conditional approval moves the Latin American fintech into the bank organization phase as it seeks to expand regulated banking and crypto services in the United States
Latin America’s biggest digital bank just won a key battle to offer crypto custody in U.S.
30.1.2026
The Brazilian digital bank announced it received conditional OCC approval to provide deposit accounts, credit cards, lending and digital asset custody in the United States
SEC clarifies rules for tokenized stocks, tightening scrutiny on synthetic equity
29.1.2026
The agency says issuer approval is required for true tokenized ownership, warning that many stock tokens sold to retail investors provide only indirect or synthetic exposure
Valour Secures UK FCA Approval, Launches Staking ETPs on London Stock Exchange
27.1.2026
Valour gains UK Financial Conduct Authority approval and begins offering bitcoin and ethereum staking ETPs to UK retail investors. DeFi Technologies subsidiary Valour Inc. announces UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) approvals and begins offering 1Valour Bitcoin...
Trading 212 let UK retail trade crypto ETNs without FCA approval: FT
27.1.2026
In October 2025, the FCA stressed that companies must hold the correct permissions and comply with strict marketing and consumer protection rules before offering crypto ETNs
Valour wins FCA approval to offer Bitcoin, Ether ETPs to UK retail investors
26.1.2026
The rollout comes as UK regulators reopen the retail market to crypto-related products and global issuers expand regulated offerings
Grayscale seeks SEC approval for spot BNB ETF in expansion beyond BTC, Ether
23.1.2026
The product, if approved, would give US investors access to regulated BNB exposure without needing to hold the token themselves
Grayscale files for ETF tracking Binance's BNB token, following VanEck’s bid
23.1.2026
The proposed "GBNB" trust would offer investors exposure to the native token of the BNB chain without having to directly own the tokens, but approval still hinges on Nasdaq’s filing
Binance applies for EU crypto license in Greece under MiCA framework
23.1.2026
The exchange confirmed it has applied for regulatory approval under the MiCA regime, part of a broader effort to regain footing in major markets
$18B asset manager F/m seeks SEC approval to tokenize US Treasury ETF
22.1.2026
F/m Investments seeks SEC relief to record ownership of its $6 billion Treasury ETF on a permissioned blockchain as tokenization spreads on Wall Street
NYSE targets weekend investors with new blockchain platform for 24/7 stock trading
19.1.2026
The Intercontinental Exchange-owned operator is seeking SEC approval for a new venue that promises instant settlement and stablecoin funding to meet the growing global demand for "around-the-clock" markets
US lender Newrez to accept crypto holdings in mortgage approval
16.1.2026
The new policy will allow borrowers to use Bitcoin, Ether, crypto ETFs and US dollar-backed stablecoins for asset verification and income estimates without liquidation
CME Group to offer cardano, chainlink, stellar futures as institutions seek regulated risk-management tools
16.1.2026
The new futures contracts, available in micro and standard sizes, are set to launch on Feb. 9, pending regulatory approval
DZ Bank Receives German Regulatory Approval for Crypto Trading Platform
15.1.2026
DZ BANK secures BaFin MiCAR approval for its “meinkrypto” platform, enabling cooperative banks to offer crypto trading. DZ BANK received MiCAR approval from the Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) in late December 2025 to operate its crypto platform “meinkrypto,” developed with...
Strive Locks in Semler Approval, Positioning for a 12,798 Bitcoin Treasury
15.1.2026
Strive Inc. cleared a pivotal hurdle to vault into the top tier of corporate bitcoin holders after shareholders approved its all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific, setting up a massive balance-sheet expansion tied directly to bitcoin. Semler Vote Positions Strive Among Top Corporate Bitcoin...
Ripple Expands 75-License Footprint After Securing Preliminary New EU Approval
15.1.2026
Ripple moved closer to Europe’s regulated payments core after securing preliminary approval for a Luxembourg electronic money license, strengthening its ability to scale compliant, blockchain-powered cross-border payments across the EU’s financial system. Ripple Advances Toward EU Payments Core...
Crossmint gets MiCA nod to provide stablecoin infrastructure across EU
14.1.2026
Crossmint has secured MiCA authorization from Spain’s CNMV to operate as a crypto asset service provider, allowing it to passport stablecoin infrastructure services across the EU