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Uganda Central Bank Tells Licensed Entities to Stop Facilitating Crypto Transactions
4.5.2022
The Ugandan central bank has warned licensed entities and the public against facilitating crypto-related transactions as well as the practice of converting cryptocurrency into mobile money and vice versa. The central bank warned it will not hesitate to act against entities found to be in breach...
Kraken Becomes First Global Crypto Exchange Fully Licensed by Abu Dhabi Global Market
27.4.2022
Abu Dhabi Global Market has awarded a full financial license to crypto exchange Kraken. “Kraken will be the first global virtual assets exchange group in the UAE to offer investors the ability to invest, trade, withdraw and deposit virtual assets (bitcoin and ether) directly in local...
Portuguese regulator grants first crypto license to a bank
15.4.2022
Bison Bank will offer its digital asset services to high net worth individuals, becoming the first banking institution in the country authorized to do so
Crypto Exchange With Belarusian Roots Halts Operations for Russian Users
14.4.2022
Currency.com, a crypto exchange founded and initially licensed in Belarus, has suspended operations for Russian clients. The restrictive measure comes in response to Russia’s assault on Ukraine, the platform said, noting that customers in other jurisdictions will not be affected....
Kineko
13.4.2022
Kineko is a crypto based sportsbook and online casino which is obviously a decentralized network ie. blockchain. We are experts in betting with cryptocurrency and gather players world wide. Kineko is completely legal and licensed under the gambling authorities. It … Continued
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DAO Maker Gears Up to Release Maradona D10S NFT, This April 2022
12.4.2022
PRESS RELEASE. GREENSBORO, April 11, 2022 — DAO Maker, a leading launchpad for cryptocurrency projects, is launching an NFT collection celebrating the late Argentinian football hero Diego Maradona this month. It is the first official Maradona-licensed NFT project and has the backing of...
New Singapore Crypto Law Requires Overseas-Only Operators to Be Licensed: Report
5.4.2022
The city-state'sTuesday passage of the law means such companies will have to meet anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism measures to which they were not previously subjected
FCA Extends Deadline for Crypto Firms to Meet Regulatory Requirements in UK — 33 Firms Licensed so Far
31.3.2022
The U.K. financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has extended its April 1 registration deadline for a number of crypto firms to meet its regulatory requirements. The British regulator has registered 33 crypto firms so far and 12 firms are holding temporary registration....
WWE Inks Long-Term Deal With Fanatics to Push Official Merchandise, Trading Cards, and NFTs
29.3.2022
The media and entertainment company World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., otherwise known as WWE, has inked a long-term partnership with the global digital sports platform Fanatics. According to the deal, Fanatics will work with WWE across various ventures such as officially licensed merchandise...
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 Now Fully Licensed by Central Bank of Bahrain to Offer Crypto Services
16.3.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it has received a full license from the Central Bank of Bahrain. “The crypto asset license will allow Binance to provide crypto-asset trading, custodial services, and portfolio management to customers under the supervision of the Bahrain...
Russia to Restrict Crypto Trading to Licensed Platforms, Certified Wallets
24.2.2022
Universal Music Group Partners With Curio — Entertainment Giant Plans to Use NFT Platform for Labels, Recording Artists
18.2.2022
The multinational music corporation  Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the company has partnered with the non-fungible token (NFT) platform Curio on Thursday. UMG says Curio will be a “dedicated global outlet for future officially licensed NFT projects” for...
Kazakhstan President Orders Government to Find All Miners and Raise Tax by April
10.2.2022
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed authorities to identify all crypto mining enterprises and increase the electricity surcharge they are required to pay. The state is not against legal mining activities, but crypto farms should be licensed and taxed, Tokayev insisted....
South African Regulator Urges Public to Be More Cautious When Dealing With FTX, Bybit
3.2.2022
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has warned the investing public to be cautious when trading on the cryptocurrency platforms FTX and Bybit. The FSCA alleges that neither entity has been licensed to trade in Contracts for Difference (CFD) or to provide financial advisory...
FTX acquires Japan's FCA-licensed crypto exchange Liquid
2.2.2022
As a part of the deal to comply with Japanese laws, FTX's Japanese users will be moved Quoine's trading platform
Laos Licenses 2 Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms
21.1.2022
The central bank of Laos has issued licenses to two cryptocurrency trading platforms. Lao Digital Assets Exchange (LDX) and Bitqik are now the only two licensed entities that can offer full brokerage and trading services in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets in the country. 2 Cryptocurrency...
Russia’s Tinkoff Bank Enters Crypto Space Through Swiss Company Acquisition
14.1.2022
The Russian neobank Tinkoff is joining the world of cryptocurrencies with the purchase of a stake in Aximetria, a Swiss-registered and licensed company which provides clients around the world with services and solutions for digital financial assets. Tinkoff Bank Buys Stake in Aximetria TCS Group...
Estonia Clarifies Upcoming Regulations, Will Not Ban Crypto Holding or Trading
4.1.2022
The government of Estonia has approved legislation tailored to improve oversight of its crypto sector which expanded rapidly due to favorable regulations and business climate. The new law, which is yet to be adopted, will introduce stricter requirements for service providers without preventing...
Iran Allows Renewable Power Plants to Supply Crypto Miners With Electricity
30.12.2021
Authorities in Iran have decided to permit power generation plants using renewable sources to sell electricity to licensed cryptocurrency miners. The move comes after the government asked mining companies to suspend activities in order to avoid winter blackouts. Crypto Miners in Iran to Mint...