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Binance Now Fully Licensed by Central Bank of Bahrain to Offer Crypto Services
16.3.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it has received a full license from the Central Bank of Bahrain. “The crypto asset license will allow Binance to provide crypto-asset trading, custodial services, and portfolio management to customers under the supervision of the Bahrain...
FTX Europe Becomes First Exchange to Receive Crypto License in Dubai
15.3.2022
The exchange will also set up a regional headquarter in Dubai
FTX crypto exchange wins license in Dubai to open local headquarters
15.3.2022
Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto exchange will offer crypto derivatives products to institutional investors in Dubai with the new license
Binance awarded Bahrain crypto service provider license
15.3.2022
The world’s largest crypto exchange will now provide various regulated crypto services to Bahraini citizens
Binance Granted a Crypto Asset Service Provider License From Bahrain’s Central Bank
14.3.2022
The oil-rich kingdom has been making moves to strengthen its domestic crypto industry
Upcoming AML Regulations in Estonia to Affect Cryptocurrency Industry
12.3.2022
Estonia is preparing to enforce a set of new anti-money laundering rules that will stiffen requirements for crypto companies operating under Estonian license. The changes come amid concerns that Russia may use crypto to evade western sanctions and an ongoing audit of the Baltic nation’s...
Elrond Network Acquires Payments Firm Twispay, Wins E-Money License
10.3.2022
Elrond said the approval to issue regulated e-money across Europe was granted by the National Bank of Romania
Binance in Talks to Obtain Dubai License Amid Middle East Push: Report
9.3.2022
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Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA Gets License to Operate in UAE Financial Center
24.2.2022
The Swiss crypto bank, SEBA Bank, was recently granted a license to operate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE’s financial center. The license allows SEBA to conduct regulated services. SEBA’s Strategy The Swiss-registered digital asset bank, SEBA Bank, has been granted...
Crypto Exchange Binance Halts Activities in Israel After Regulator Raises Licensing Issue
19.2.2022
Binance has reportedly halted services in Israel after the cryptocurrency exchange was approached by the country’s financial regulator inquiring about its activities and the licenses under which it operates. A growing number of regulators have been scrutinizing Binance for operating without...
Bank of Spain Approves Its First VASP License
18.2.2022
The Bank of Spain, the central bank of the country, has recognized the first cryptocurrency platform that will be able to operate and provide officially approved services in the country. The first exchange to receive this approval was Bit2me, which is now approved to act as a virtual asset service...
UAE reportedly plans to issue federal crypto license for VASPs
17.2.2022
The crypto license legislation might be the first nationwide crypto-focused regulation. However, various free zones in the country had introduced crypto regulations as early as 2018
Estonia Grants a Regulatory License to Plus500
15.2.2022
Plus500 was founded in 2008. Since then, it has earned a good reputation in the broker industry, especially for foreign exchange and contracts for differences. Headquartered in Israel, Plus500 holds licenses in nations like Cyprus, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, Singapore,...
HotForex Granted License by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of Kenya
25.1.2022
The Capital Market Authority, CMA, of Kenya has granted the license to HotForex. This is an addition to the list of regulators who have already approved the functioning of HotForex in their respective countries. HotForex’s approval by the Capital Market Authority of Kenya further strengthens...
Binance to Launch New Cryptocurrency Exchange in Thailand After Thai SEC Filed Criminal Complaint
19.1.2022
Crypto exchange Binance is launching a new exchange in Thailand after the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a complaint against the company for operating without a license. Binance has now signed an agreement with Gulf Energy Development, a Thai public company,...
Revolut Launches Banking Services in Spain Featuring Deposit Insurance
14.1.2022
Revolut, a leading fintech platform and neobank, has received a special banking license to operate in Spain. User deposits are now insured up to €100K, with the coverage being provided by Deposit and Investment Insurance, a Lithuanian state company. The company, which now has over 800,000...
Estonia Clarifies Upcoming Regulations, Will Not Ban Crypto Holding or Trading
4.1.2022
The government of Estonia has approved legislation tailored to improve oversight of its crypto sector which expanded rapidly due to favorable regulations and business climate. The new law, which is yet to be adopted, will introduce stricter requirements for service providers without preventing...
Crypto Exchange Binance Receives Approval in Bahrain — Plans to Become Regulated, Centralized Worldwide
28.12.2021
Binance has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain to operate a cryptocurrency service provider in the country. The license is part of Binance’s “plans to become a fully-regulated centralized cryptocurrency exchange,” the crypto exchange detailed....
Serbia Reviews License Applications From 3 Cryptocurrency Exchanges
26.12.2021
Three crypto exchanges have applied for licensing in Serbia, which recently adopted legislation regulating its digital asset space. The government in Belgrade expects the companies to obtain authorization within weeks and offer Serbs the option to buy and sell cryptocurrencies legally. Crypto...
100 Companies Fail to Obtain Crypto Licenses in Singapore Due to Tough Regulation
22.12.2021
More than 100 companies that applied for a license to offer crypto services in Singapore have either been turned down or withdrawn their applications. “Cryptocurrencies could be abused for money laundering, terrorism financing, or proliferation financing due to the speed and cross-border...