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UK Regulator: Crypto Firms Undeterred by Strict Regulation — ‘They Know We Have a Good System’
2.10.2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Britain’s top financial regulator, has revealed that many crypto firms are still seeking licenses to operate in the U.K. despite failing to meet regulatory requirements the first time. “They know we have a good system of regulation and if they...
Iran Starts Licensing Crypto Miners Under New Regulatory Framework
5.9.2022
The government of Iran has reportedly started issuing licenses to crypto miners under the new “comprehensive and detailed” regulatory framework approved last week. The authorities previously issued licenses to a number of crypto mining operations but halted the process due to power...
A16z proposes a set of licenses especially for NFTs, based on Creative Commons model
31.8.2022
The six licensing templates devised by VC firm Andreessen Horowitz are irrevocable and amendable, and give creators the power to set five variables for the future use of their works
"Can’t Be Evil" NFT Licenses, New Crypto Investments, Inflation Heats Up in Euro Area + More News
31.8.2022
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Singapore Seeks Detailed Information From Crypto Firms Ahead of New Regulations, Report Unveils
27.8.2022
Financial authorities in Singapore are taking steps toward increased oversight in the crypto space with the city-state’s central bank reportedly asking companies to provide additional information about their activities and assets. Ahead of a possible broadening of the applicable rules,...
Crypto.com Receives South Korean Regulatory Licenses After Buying Local Firms
8.8.2022
The firm did not disclose the deal size
Thai SEC approves four crypto firms despite Zipmex woes
5.8.2022
Thailand’s regulators are still approving crypto companies despite one of its largest ones suspending withdrawals
Policy think tank asks Philippine government to ban Binance over promotions
7.7.2022
Binance responded to the letter saying that they take compliance seriously and are looking to secure licenses in the country
Coinbase Reveals European Expansion Plan — Seeks Licenses in Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands
1.7.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has revealed its plan to expand in several European markets. The company is reportedly in the process of registering a crypto exchange in Spain, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. Coinbase Expanding in Europe Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) is reportedly...
Singapore Grants In-Principle Licenses to Crypto.com, Two Others
22.6.2022
The new grants bring the total in-principle crypto licenses awarded to 14
Huobi crypto exchange wins licenses in Dubai and New Zealand as Thai affiliate closes
21.6.2022
Huobi cryptocurrency exchange is expanding its global footprint by winning its first-ever licenses in Dubai and New Zealand
Crypto exchange Binance seeks critical licenses in Philippines, CEO says
9.6.2022
The exchange platform is looking to get virtual assets service provider and e-money issuer licenses from the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Crypto Exchanges Should Lose Licenses for Laundering Breaches, EU Regulators Say
1.6.2022
The advice comes as lawmakers reach the closing stages of a landmark crypto law, MiCA, that would allow exchanges such as Binance and wallet providers to operate across the EU under a single authorization
Central Bank of Cuba Introduces Specific Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation
29.4.2022
The Cuban government has issued new regulations concerning the operation of virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the country. In an official resolution, the Bank of Cuba establishes specific procedures that these individuals or companies must follow to operate legally in the country, after...
Singapore Tightens Crypto Rules with New Law on Licenses for Virtual Asset Firms
5.4.2022
In a bid to enforce tightened rules for crypto businesses, Singapore’s unicameral parliament has passed a law that will oblige virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to apply for licenses.
The latest development extends the country’s regulations on anti-money laundering and countering...
Report: Kenya Central Bank Governor Reiterates His Opposition to Cryptocurrencies
25.3.2022
The Kenyan central bank governor has once again told Kenyans to be wary of the risks that are associated with cryptocurrency transactions and trading. The governor also warned financial institutions supporting cryptocurrency transactions that they risk losing their licenses. Crypto Trading...
Dubai’s New Virtual Asset Regulator Licenses Crypto Exchanges Binance, FTX
19.3.2022
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority has licensed two cryptocurrency exchanges: Binance and FTX. The regulator was formed last week when Dubai approved its first law to regulate crypto assets. Dubai Licenses Binance and FTX Cryptocurrency exchanges FTX and Binance have been licensed...
Binance, FTX Expand To Arab Gulf States With New Licenses
15.3.2022
Major exchanges are intensifying their efforts to gain a foothold in the Arab Gulf States, and the regulators there seem to be more welcoming these days -- specifically, Binance has secured a license to operate as a cryptoasset service provider in Bahrain, while its rival FTX recently received...
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...
UAE Prepares to Launch Nationwide Crypto Licensing System in Line With Global Standards
19.2.2022
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is getting ready to start issuing federal licenses to cryptocurrency service providers in the first quarter. The UAE crypto regulation will take a hybrid approach. The government hopes that a nationwide crypto licensing system will attract big companies to the region....