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Iranian Government Proposes Annual License for Bitcoin and Crypto Miners
19.9.2019
Government documents reveal a draft proposal for new cryptocurrency mining regulations in Iran
Changes Afoot for Philippine Crypto-Friendly Economic Zone
19.9.2019
The special economic zone in the Philippines known for its crypto friendliness is undergoing some changes. Government-owned Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (Ceza) is investigating a case involving one of its licensed crypto exchanges after a tip from the Chinese government. The authority has also...
Seba And Sygnum Bitcoin Banks Granted License By Swiss Financial Regulator (Finma)
17.9.2019
Recently, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has made an announcement that has come as a relief to two “pure-play blockchain service providers” who can now serve as crypto banks for the industry. This is being perceived as a giant step for the digital asset industry as one...
European Countries Step Up Response to Facebook’s Libra
16.9.2019
The European Central Bank (ECB) and a number of countries in the region have stepped up their efforts in response to Facebook’s Libra, which has revived a competing ECB project for instant payments. As Facebook engages Switzerland’s financial regulator, the ECB clarifies how Libra...
CME’s CF Benchmarks To Work As A Benchmark Administrator After Getting EU License
14.9.2019
CME Group’s Bitcoin Index provider, CF Benchmarks has earned itself the status of the first cryptocurrency index provider, which will now be recognized as a Benchmark Administrator under the European Benchmarks Regulation (EU BMR). On September 13, 2019, the U.K’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)...
CME’s BTC Index Provider CF Benchmarks Wins EU License
14.9.2019
CF Benchmarks, CME Group’s Bitcoin index provider, receives a license under the European Benchmarks Regulation
CME’s Bitcoin Index Provider Wins First Crypto Benchmark License in EU
13.9.2019
The U.K FCA has authorized CF Benchmarks as a Benchmark Administrator under EU regulation coming into effect in January
Libra Association Seeks Swiss Payments License for Facebook’s Crypto
11.9.2019
The organization tasked with governing Facebook’s planned stablecoin network has revealed it is applying for a payment system license with Switzerland’s financial watchdog
Messaging Giant LINE Wins Japan License for Crypto Exchange Business
6.9.2019
LINE, provider of Japan's most popular messaging app, has just been approved for a cryptocurrency business license in the country
Japan Grants Crypto Exchange License to Messaging Giant LINE
6.9.2019
Japanese messaging giant LINE has received regulatory approval for its new domestic cryptocurrency exchange
Nevada Regulators Say Bitcoin ATMs Will Need License to Operate
30.8.2019
Nevada’s 110 Bitcoin ATMs could soon need new licenses
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...