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Singapore bolsters fintech hub with Global Finance Technology Network
31.10.2024
The GFTN is established as the second phase of Singapore’s fintech growth initiative, which focuses heavily on payments, asset tokenization, AI and quantum computing
HKEX launches digital asset index as Hong Kong expands crypto licensing
28.10.2024
The new index series from HKEX will offer a single reference price for Bitcoin and Ether, aligning with Asia-Pacific trading hours, and it aims to boost transparency in the digital asset market
Indonesia’s licensing regime sparks ‘monopolistic’ market concerns
10.9.2024
IADERN principal Tuhu Nugraha believes that the prolonged and complex registration process hampers growth and innovation in Indonesia's crypto ecosystem.
Central Bank of Latvia opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Latvia’s central bank opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Nigeria Plans to Introduce Crypto Licensing Process: Bloomberg
20.8.2024
The SEC wants to issue its first licenses for digital service and tokenized assets as early as this month
Turkey Takes Crypto Bill to Parliament, Aims to Bring Crypto Licensing to the Country
17.5.2024
The bill aims to introduce a licensing scheme for crypto firms, which will be handled by the CMB and bring the firms under the regulator's scope
Dubai does for crypto what Silicon Valley did for tech: Gov't affairs firm CEO
29.4.2024
NH Management’s Tao Xiao explained that VARA’s objective is not to hinder progress but to secure the market’s integrity
Crypto Exchange VALR Obtains South African License
15.4.2024
The Pantera-backed crypto exchange is among the first to receive regulatory approval in South Africa, alongside Luno and Zignaly
Turkey’s New Crypto Asset Regulations Expected in 2024 – Focus on Taxation and Licensing
16.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Turkey officials confirmed that the nation is considering debuting a new crypto market regulation, effective 2024. The regulation will emphasize addressing crypto licensing and taxation, per a Reuters report. Turkey is seeking to address concerns raised by the Financial Action Task...
Lessons from New York for California’s New Crypto Licensing Regime
14.11.2023
Linda Lacewell, who helped modernize New York’s regime for crypto startups, offers advice to California regulators about setting up a similar scheme there
California Governor Signs "BitLicense" Crypto Licensing Bill Into Law, Effective July 2025
16.10.2023
California Governor Gavin Newsom approved a crypto licensing bill that is set to enforce a structural framework for businesses conducting operations in the crypto industry and is set to take effect in July 2025.
On Friday, October 14, Newsom declared that the bill, titled the Digital Financial...
Crypto exchanges to fall under TradFi licensing — Australian Treasury proposal
16.10.2023
The Australian treasury's newly-released consultation paper will require to crypto exchanges to apply for financial services licence from the local financial regulator
France updates its crypto licensing regime to synchronize with MiCA
10.8.2023
The amendments will become obligatory by January 1, 2024 and must be taken into account in by applicants for enhanced DASP registration
EU Formally Signs New Crypto Licensing, Money Laundering Rules Into Law
31.5.2023
The MiCA law is set to make the bloc the first major jurisdiction with tailored crypto regulations
EU Parliament Approves Crypto Licensing, Funds Transfer Rules
20.4.2023
The vote clears the way for landmark MiCA regulation to take effect in 2024
EU’s Crypto Licensing Regime Set for Approval as Lawmakers Signal Support
19.4.2023
Leaders of the European Parliament’s largest political groupings indicated they’ll support the landmark MiCA law ahead of a vote Thursday
Illinois Officials Pushing State Crypto Licensing to Emulate New York’s BitLicense
27.2.2023
Illinois is trying to follow in New York’s crypto footsteps with a new oversight regime, according to David DeCarlo, Illinois’ first regulatory innovation officer, who is among the prominent advocates for the plan now being shepherded through the state legislature
Hong Kong outlines upcoming crypto licensing regime
20.2.2023
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is calling for public consultation over plans to allow licensed cryptocurrency exchanges to serve retail investors
French central bank governor pushes for crypto licensing ahead of EU laws
6.1.2023
The Bank of France’s head said turmoil in the crypto markets proves the need to move to a mandatory licensing scheme for crypto firms "as soon as possible."