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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
Elon Musk's X Has Licenses in Multiple U.S. States to Process Payments, Including Crypto
31.8.2023
Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has obtained money or currency transmitter licenses in seven U.S. states
Crypto Bank Seba Wins In-Principle Approval to Operate in Hong Kong
30.8.2023
Approval is the first step in acquiring a full license for Seba Hong Kong to deal in crypto or virtual assets-related products and traditional securities
Dubai to Subsidize Commercial Licenses for Web3 and AI Companies
19.8.2023
Dubai will offer subsidized licenses for Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) companies that want to enter the country. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and its campus will subsidize 90% of the costs of these licenses to attract companies in this sector as part of its push to become...
Bitgo Secures $100 Million in Series C, Firm’s Valuation Climbs to $1.75 Billion
16.8.2023
The digital asset trust firm Bitgo, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, has secured $100 million in a Series C funding round. While the company remains tight-lipped about the participants in this financial endeavor, this fresh infusion of capital catapults the firm’s post-valuation...
Dubai lures AI, Web3 enterprises with 90% subsidized commercial licenses
15.8.2023
In addition to attracting talent, Dubai has also given out operational licenses to crypto exchanges over the past several months
Hong Kong Securities Regulator Warns Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
10.8.2023
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a warning to unlicensed providers of crypto trading services. Concerned about their engagement in “improper practices,” the regulator also said investors should be aware that some of these platforms may never actually apply for...
Binance Expands Global Reach — Becomes Fully Licensed Crypto Exchange in El Salvador
10.8.2023
Binance has become a fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in El Salvador, having obtained two licenses: a Bitcoin Services Provider license (BSP) and a Digital Assets Services Provider license (DASP). According to the company, Binance now has approvals and registrations in 18 markets worldwide....
Binance receives two licenses in El Salvador
9.8.2023
Binance has received two licenses from relevant authorities, becoming the first fully-licensed crypto exchange in El Salvador. Licenses received by the venture pertain to Bitcoin Services Provider and non-provisional Digital Assets Services Provider. Both licenses will enable Binance to offer...
Binance receives licenses to offer crypto services in El Salvador
8.8.2023
The exchange reported receiving approval for Bitcoin Services Provider and Digital Assets Services Provider licenses in El Salvador, where Bitcoin has been legal tender since 2021
Binance Receives License to Offer Bitcoin, Digital Asset Services in El Salvador
8.8.2023
The crypto exchange said it now holds licenses to operate in 18 countries