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Switzerland Approves Bitcoin Banks – But With Strict Conditions Attached
27.8.2019
One of the major problems for businesses in the cryptocurrency industry is finding a bank that agrees to work with them and connect them to the traditional fiat financial system. The financial regulator in Switzerland has just made this easier by licensing two companies to serve as tailored banks...
Estonia Grants Crypto Trading and Custody License to WEG Bank
26.8.2019
German bank WEG Bank is now licensed to trade and hold cryptocurrency for clients in Estonia
Crypto Payment Firm Everex Obtains License From New Jersey Regulators
20.8.2019
Everex has obtained a full Money Transmitter License from New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
Israeli Regulator Looking to Fast Track 2,000 Fintech License Applications
19.8.2019
Over 2,000 fintech and blockchain-businesses are currently seeking licenses from the federal regulator
Lendingblock receives License as DLT Provider from GFSC Supported by ISOLAS
17.8.2019
Lendingblock, the open trade for institutional lending and borrowing of digital assets has obtained a License as a DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) provider from the GFSC (Gibraltar Financial Services Commission) upheld by the blockchain law office, ISOLAS. This License is a significant...
TRON Backed WINk Obtains Gaming Curacao License Validation; Justin Sun Says ‘Giant Leap’
16.8.2019
Blockchain-based gaming network WINk, backed by TRON Foundation, has obtained Gaming Curacao License, the company has informed. While this might just be a small step, it could prove to be a revolutionary step for the digital blockchain gaming industry. Founder and CEO of TRON, and WINk promoter...
Carey Olsen and JTC Help Criptyque To Secure Jersey Crypto Exchange License
16.8.2019
Legal financial advising firm Carey Olsen and wealth services provider JTC have reportedly helped Criptyque in acquiring a Jersey crypto exchange license. This will help the secure mobile communication service provider to operate its soon-to-be-launched crypto exchange PryvateX. PryvateX will...
Investment App Robinhood Wins License to Operate in UK
8.8.2019
Robinhood, a stocks, ETFs and crypto investment app, has been given the green light to operate as a broker by a U.K. regulator
XBTO International Acquires License in Bermuda
30.7.2019
XBTO International, more commonly referred to as XBTOI, has now successfully received legal status in Bermuda. The global cryptocurrency finance company, XBTOI, has been granted a license by the BMA (Bermuda Monetary Authority) under the 2018 Digital Asset Business Act of the island, as per...
Crypto Trader XBTOI Snags Bermuda License`
30.7.2019
Crypto finance solutions may be finding lower regulatory hurdles abroad as one of the most venerable exchanges takes to the islands
Aegis Custody Gets Trust Company License in Hong Kong
29.7.2019
Aegis Custody Company Limited, widely referred to as Aegis Custody, has received a coveted license as the Trust Company for their business of digital asset custody. The license has been permitted by the Hong Kong Companies Registry of Trust and Company Services Providers. The company made...
Crypto-Focused Finance App Aximetria Wins License From Swiss Regulator
29.7.2019
Aximetria, a firm offering a personal finance app for fiat and cryptocurrencies, has been awarded a financial intermediary license in Switzerland
Huobi Receives Digital Asset Trading License From Finance Ministry of Thailand
26.7.2019
Crypto enthusiasts in Thailand have a reason to rejoice. According to the latest reports, Huobi has now been granted the Digital Asset Trading License by the Finance Ministry of Thailand. The license has been given to the Thailand subsidiary of Huobi, called the Huobi Thailand, making it only...
Crypto Broker Prasos Wins EU Payment Institution License
12.7.2019
The Finland-based crypto firm says it can expand its fiat payment offerings after being granted the license
Gemini To Send Application For Broker-Dealer License For Virtual Securities
3.7.2019
The cryptocurrency exchange of Winklevoss brothers, Gemini has decided to put an application for a Broker-dealer license. The platform has applied for the same with the FINRA. Their objective is to work as an alternate trade service and let the user use the platform legally for the swap of digital...
UK Financial Watchdog Grants License to London-Based Crypto Asset Firm
2.7.2019
London-based Prime Factor Capital has received FCA approval to operate as a cryptocurrency investment management firm
Gemini to Apply for Broker-Dealer License in Bid to Trade Crypto Securities
2.7.2019
The Winklevoss-owned cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is applying for a broker-dealer license from FINRA
US Cryptocurrency Exchange ErisX Receives License for Crypto Futures
2.7.2019
ErisX has received a license for crypto futures trading from the U.S. CFTC
French Central Bank: Facebook’s Libra May Need Banking License
25.6.2019
Facebook’s Libra must comply with anti-money laundering regulation and needs banking licenses, according to the Bank of France Governor
Japan’s Line Reportedly Close to Obtaining FSA License for Japanese Crypto Exchange
20.6.2019
LVC Corporation, the crypto- and blockchain-focused arm of Japanese messaging giant Line, is allegedly close to obtaining an FSA-issued crypto exchange operating license