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Hong Kong Regulators Propose Mandatory Licenses for Fiat-Backed Stablecoin Issuers
27.12.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) are also planning a sandbox to provide guidance on compliance
New York Offers New Virtual Currency Guidance
22.12.2023
On Nov. 15, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued new standards for virtual currency (coin) listings and delistings. These new regulations apply to Bitlicensees and limited-purpose trust companies and include business model considerations for virtual currency entities...
Nigerian Fintech Flutterwave Secures Money Transfer Licenses in 13 US States
12.12.2023
The Nigerian fintech unicorn revealed on Dec.7 that it has obtained money transfer licenses in 13 U.S. states. Flutterwave’s partnership with a licensed financial institution also means that it can now serve customers in 29 states in the U.S. Flutterwave CEO suggested that the fintech hopes...
Crypto Exchange Binance Drops Abu Dhabi License Application as Global Needs Shift
9.12.2023
Crypto exchange Binance has withdrawn its application for a license in Abu Dhabi. “When assessing our global licensing needs, we decided this application was not necessary,” a Binance spokesperson stated, adding that the company plans to continue to work with regulators “to...
Elon Musk’s X Secures 12 Money Transmitter Licenses — X.AI to Raise $1 Billion in Equity Offering
6.12.2023
Elon Musk’s social media company, X, has obtained 12 money transmitter licenses across the United States. Furthermore, his artificial intelligence (AI) company, X.AI, stated in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its intention to raise $1 billion in an equity...
South Africa’s Financial Regulator to Assess 36 Crypto Firms Seeking Licenses in December
4.12.2023
Source: Pexels South Africa’s financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is set to review the applications to 36 cryptocurrency companies seeking operational licenses in the country this month. According to a report published by local media sources, the regulator will...
Digital Asset Investment Platform Fasset Wins Operational Licence in Dubai
30.11.2023
Fasset, a digital asset investment platform, has won the licence to operate in Dubai as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP), allowing it to serve institutional investors, qualified investors and retail investors
eToro, M2 win AGDM crypto licenses to operate in UAE financial center
28.11.2023
While eToro received Financial Services Permission (FSP) approval for operating as a securities, derivatives, and crypto assets broker, M2 became a fully regulated Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) and custodian
Binance and Gulf Energy’s Joint Venture to Launch Crypto Exchange in Thailand
16.11.2023
Source: Pexels In a strategic collaboration, Binance Holdings Ltd. and Gulf Energy Development Pcl are set to launch a cryptocurrency exchange in Thailand early next year. This follows the acquisition of licenses from the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission, with Gulf Binance Co. obtaining...
Crypto.com Wins Digital Asset License in Dubai
14.11.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has been granted a licence to operate specified virtual asset service activities in Dubai
Crypto Firms in Dubai Have Until Nov. 17 to Clear all Licensing Requirements: VARA
7.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) has set a new deadline for all crypto-related businesses to clear their licensing papers. VARA, the license issuing authority for crypto firms, wants all digital asset service providers to get licenses by November 17. According...
US State Regulators Grant Money Transmitter Licenses to Crypto Startup Bastion
31.10.2023
Institutional-focused crypto custody firm Bastion has obtained money-transmitter licenses (MTLs) in New Hampshire and Arkansas. 1/ We’re happy to share that we received our first two Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in New Hampshire and Arkansas and can now support fungible assets in both states....
Crypto startup Bastion secures money transmitter licenses in US
31.10.2023
Launched in September by two former Andreessen Horowitz executives, Bastion has acquired its first two money transmitter licenses in New Hampshire and Arkansas
Coinbase Obtains License From Singapore’s Central Bank — Crypto Exchange Sees Singapore as ‘a Vital Market’
3.10.2023
The Nasdaq-listed crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a license from Singapore’s central bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), to provide services to both individuals and institutions. “We’ve identified Singapore as a vital market for Coinbase,” the crypto exchange emphasized....
US Crypto Exchange Kraken Wins ‘Milestone’ Regulatory Approvals in Europe
28.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced new achievements in implementing its strategy to pursue expansion on the European market. The U.S. trading platform for digital assets said it has received regulatory nods from the monetary authorities of Ireland and Spain, two of the EU nations with...
Coinbase Registers as Crypto Exchange and Wallet Provider in Spain
25.9.2023
U.S.-based crypto exchange Coinbase has obtained a registration in Spain that will allow it to offer a range of services for digital assets. The authorization fits into the company’s current strategy for global expansion through acquiring local licenses and tailoring products for specific markets....
Gofaizen and Sherle Introduces Its Second-Year Results: Over 1000 Projects for 400+ Companies
18.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Tallinn, September 18, 2023 – Gofaizen & Sherle, a leading Estonian fintech and crypto consultancy, is delighted to share its second-year results. Over the past 12 months, Gofaizen & Sherle has successfully completed more than 1000 projects for approximately 400 clients...
Ripple Acquires Crypto Financial Services Company Fortress Trust
8.9.2023
Ripple, a leading blockchain and cryptocurrency company, has acquired Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider for the crypto industry. The purchase expands Ripple’s regulatory licenses and infrastructure to bolster its position in enterprise blockchain solutions. Ripple...
Colorado DMV Accepts Crypto Payments Through Paypal
2.9.2023
The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced it accepts cryptocurrency for its online services via the payment processor Paypal. Besides paying local taxes with coins, residents of the crypto-friendly state will be able to use their digital cash to renew driver’s licenses...
First Mover Americas: Musk's X Obtains Payment Licenses in Several U.S. States
31.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 30, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets