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Federal Reserve Says Custodia’s Crypto-Focused Business Model Is ‘Inconsistent’ With Approval
24.3.2023
The Federal Reserve Board argued that Custodia Bank’s proposed business model was “inconsistent” with approval in an order explaining its denial of the Wyoming-based crypto bank’s application for membership
Protego’s conditional national bank status expired without approval: Report
17.3.2023
In a week when the crypto industry – and the rest of the world – was beset by bad news about banking, one more banking setback has come to light
Signum Digital scores approval to offer security tokens in Hong Kong
17.3.2023
Hong Kong's Security and Futures Commission greenlights Signum Digital to offer security tokens in the city, after inviting applications for virtual asset trading licenses
Qui Zhou announces the approval of a new URL against http://
16.3.2023
Times are changing, and it has come to the point that http:// could soon be replaced by a decentralized URL – Web3://. This comes after Qui Zhou, the founder of the new URL, announced that the Web3 URL has been approved by EIP editors and finalized for the launch. It will soon go live, giving...
FTX fiasco set the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs back: Valkyrie investment chief
16.3.2023
The chief investment officer at Valkyrie Investments, Steven McClurg, explains how firms are working around a challenging regulatory environment to bring Bitcoin spot ETFs to the U.S. market
US Trustee appeals NY Judge’s approval of Voyager deal with Binance.US
10.3.2023
The United States Department of Justice filed an appeal against an approval made by N.Y. just days before to allow a billion-dollar sale of assets from Voyager Digital to Binance.US
SEC snubbed as Voyager wins court approval for sale to Binance US
8.3.2023
The ruling allows the crypto lender a path out of its bankruptcy, but it still has to undertake some due diligence with Binance US before the sale is final
Apple’s Approval Process Delays Uniswap’s Mobile App Launch; Firm Launches Limited Trial Release
4.3.2023
On March 3, 2023, Uniswap Labs, the firm behind the decentralized exchange Uniswap, announced the launch of a limited early-release application through Apple’s Testflight program. The company stated that the limited release was due to Apple not granting approval for the application launch...
Lido Community Conducting Snapshot of V2 Upgrade Design Approval
1.3.2023
Lido is gearing up for Ethereum’s upcoming Shanghai upgrade
GBTC approval could return a ‘couple billion dollars’ to investors: Grayscale CEO
26.2.2023
Grayscale Investments' boss, Michael Sonnenshein, said that if GBTC got the green light to "convert" to a spot BTC ETF there would "no longer" be a discount or a premium, amid ongoing legal action against the SEC
Brazilian Government Preparing New Decree to Clarify Cryptocurrency Rules
18.2.2023
The Brazilian government is preparing to release a decree to fill the blank spaces that the recent approval of the cryptocurrency law has left open. The document, prepared by the Ministry of Finance, will establish the areas of oversight and responsibilities for the Central Bank of Brazil and...
IRS Seeks Court Approval to Identify Kraken Crypto Customers
9.2.2023
The Internal Revenue Service has filed a court document seeking permission to enforce a summons for information against Kraken and its subsidiaries
LBank Secures Virtual Asset Provider Registration to Operate in Italy
9.2.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Global crypto exchange LBank has registered as a Virtual Asset Provider with Italian regulator Organismo degli Agenti e dei Mediatori (OAM). The regulatory approval allows the exchange to offer a range of services and products to Italian users. On the 1st of February 2023, LBank...
Osprey sues Grayscale for misrepresenting likelihood of GBTC ETF approval
30.1.2023
Osprey alleges its only competitor on the BTC OTC trust asset market gained its 99.5% market share by misrepresenting the likelihood of its trust becoming an ETF
UK's FCA Flagged Some Crypto Firms Seeking Regulatory Approval to Law Enforcement
27.1.2023
Some of those investigations into financial crime or "direct links to organized crime" are ongoing, an official at the Financial Conduct Authority said
UK's FCA hints at why its given only 15% of crypto firms the regulatory nod
27.1.2023
The UK financial watchdog has received 300 crypto firm registration applications but has approved only 41 applicants
UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval
26.1.2023
The Financial Conduct Authority has faced criticism over its arduous registration regime, with some companies dropping out of the process altogether
Celsius Floats Possibility of Debt Token to Repay Creditors; Secures Court Approval to Process Customer Withdrawals
25.1.2023
The defunct crypto lender Celsius is exploring the possibility of creating a debt token to repay creditors. The plan would need to be approved by regulators, but if approved by the trustee and financial authorities, the debt token would be called an “asset share token (AST).” Celsius...
Crypto Lender Celsius Wins Court Approval for Customer Withdrawals, Flare Token Airdrop
25.1.2023
One order authorizes Celsius to return funds transferred to the platform after the company filed for bankruptcy last July, subject to certain conditions
Bank of Spain Greenlights Euro-Backed Stablecoin Token Pilot Program
23.1.2023
The Bank of Spain has given approval for the launch of a pilot program involving the issuance and usage of euro-pegged stablecoins. The program, which MONEI, a fintech institution, is launching, will allow users to issue digital euros with fiat deposits in order to experiment with these in payment...