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Samourai Wallet says feds hid advice that crypto mixer was in the clear
6.5.2025
Samourai Wallet’s lawyers allege federal prosecutors suppressed advice that the firm didn’t need a license before they charged executives at the crypto mixing service months later. In a May 5 letter to a Manhattan federal court, lawyers for Samourai co-founders Keonne Rodriguez...
Indonesia Freezes World’s License Over Regulatory Violations
5.5.2025
Indonesia has temporarily frozen World’s Electronic System Organizer Registration Certificate (TDPSE) due to alleged violations of electronic system regulations. World’s Violation of Electronic System Rules The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital has temporarily frozen the Electronic...
Gate Secures Key VASP License in Dubai, Eyes Regional Growth
30.4.2025
The United Arab Emirates division of the cryptocurrency exchange Gate has secured a license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, allowing it to offer exchange services to institutional and retail investors. Gate’s Commitment to Operating Within Legal Frameworks Gate Technology FZE,...
Circle executive denies claims of seeking US banking license
25.4.2025
An executive at major stablecoin issuer Circle denied recent reports that the company is looking to obtain a US federal bank charter.In an April 25 X post, Circle’s chief strategy officer and head of global policy, Dante Disparte, denied that the company is interested in obtaining a...
Coinbase considering applying for US bank license
22.4.2025
US-based publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase confirmed that it is considering applying for a US federal bank charter.In a statement sent to Cointelegraph, Coinbase said it is considering pursuing a US federal bank charter, a company spokesperson said.“This is something Coinbase...
Coinbase considering applying for US banking license
22.4.2025
US-based publicly traded crypto exchange Coinbase confirmed that it is considering applying for a US federal bank charter.In a statement sent to Cointelegraph, Coinbase said it is considering pursuing a US federal bank charter, according to a company spokesperson.“This is something Coinbase...
Crypto Firms Eye Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shift
22.4.2025
U.S. digital asset firms are reportedly considering applying for bank charters and licenses, encouraged by the Trump administration’s more favorable stance towards the crypto industry. Trump Policies Spur Crypto Firms’ Banking Industry Interest Several U.S. digital asset firms...
Ripple Enters Broker-Dealer Arena as Hidden Road Gains FINRA Authorization
19.4.2025
Ripple just unlocked a game-changing foothold in traditional finance as its $1.25 billion acquisition scores FINRA approval, supercharging institutional access to fixed income markets. Ripple’s Hidden Road Gets FINRA Go-Ahead to Expand Prime Brokerage Services Hidden Road, a global prime brokerage...
Hidden Road, Set to Be Acquired by Ripple, Wins U.S. Broker-Dealer License
17.4.2025
Issued by FINRA, the license will allow the company to broaden fixed income prime brokerage services for institutional clients
OKX to Expand to the US, Establish Regional HQ in California
16.4.2025
In February, the Seychelles-based exchange paid the DOJ $500 million to settle charges it had operated in the U.S. without a money transmitter license
Bitpanda Secures MiCAR License From Austria’s FMA, Further Strengthening European Position
13.4.2025
Bitpanda has announced that it has become the first major cryptocurrency exchange to secure the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA). This achievement marks Bitpanda’s third MiCAR license, following similar approvals in Germany...
Bitpanda secures third MiCA license in home jurisdiction of Austria
10.4.2025
Austrian fintech unicorn Bitpanda has secured its third license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework, further expanding its regulatory footprint across the bloc.Bitpanda on April 10 announced receiving a new MiCA license from Austria’s...
Bitpanda secures third MiCA license in home jurisdiction of Austria
10.4.2025
Austrian fintech unicorn Bitpanda has secured its third license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework, further expanding its regulatory footprint across the bloc.Bitpanda announced on April 10 that it would receive a new MiCA license from...
Galaxy Secures UK Approval for License to Expand Derivatives Trading
2.4.2025
The company is on the Financial Conduct Authority's investment firms register which is for firms that are authorized to perform MiFID investment services
Bitpanda Expands to UAE After Securing VARA License
28.3.2025
Vienna-based crypto platform Bitpanda has obtained a broker-dealer license from Dubai’s VARA, allowing it to serve users in the UAE. Bitpanda Expands Into the Middle East Bitpanda, the Vienna-based crypto asset platform, has secured a broker-dealer license from the Dubai Virtual Assets...
Moonpay Secures Wisconsin License, Expands Crypto Payment Reach in United States
17.3.2025
Moonpay has received a Money Transmitter License in Wisconsin, marking a key regulatory milestone in its U.S. expansion. Residents can now access MoonPay’s crypto services fee-free through its Balance platform. Moonpay Gains Regulatory Green Light in Wisconsin, Marking 46-State Milestone Crypto...
BitMart Secures Hong Kong’s Custody Service License
17.3.2025
US-based crypto exchange BitMart announced that its local subsidiary has successfully obtained a Trust or Company Service Provider…
SOL, XRP Zoom 5% Higher as Bitcoin Grapples With $84K Level
15.3.2025
XRP rose 5% following a strong week for closely-related Ripple Labs, which bagged a payments license in the UAE and, per sources, is said to be on track for a close of its long-running court case against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Crypto.com Expands UAE Footprint With License to Offer Derivatives
14.3.2025
Crypto.com has received a limited license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer derivative products such as futures and perpetual swaps, marking a major step forward in its global expansion strategy. Dubai’s VARA Grants Crypto.com Approval to Launch Derivatives...
XRP price poised for 46% gains after Ripple secures first Dubai license
14.3.2025
XRP (XRP) price is eyeing a breakout from a classic chart pattern in the near future after Ripple acquired its first-ever license in the Middle East. XRP price chart hints at possible 46% gainsXRP has been consolidating inside a descending triangle pattern since topping out at its seven-year high...