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The European Commission is reportedly drafting new rules that would grant ESMA greater supervision over cryptocurrency companies, instead of leaving it up to local regulators. According to a report by the Financial Times, EU lawmakers want to transfer crypto oversight…
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Nomura-owned subsidiary, Laser Digital, is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Japan’s Financial Services Agency to apply for a crypto asset trading license. According to a Bloomberg report, Laser Digital Holdings is planning to apply for a crypto trading license in…
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A new Wisconsin bill introduced in the state legislature wants to exempt individuals and businesses from having to obtain a money transmitter license for activities such as exchanging digital assets, staking, and crypto mining. On Sep. 30, Wisconsin lawmakers introduced…
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Bullish shares have secured the highly sought-after BitLicense from New York authorities and can now legally offer its services in one of the most stringent crypto markets. As per the official announcement, Bullish, specifically its US arm, Bullish US Operations…
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QCP trading, the over-the-counter trading arm for Singapore-based crypto trading and investment firm QCP Group, has secured a Major Payments Institution license from the country’s key financial regulator. According to a Sep. 1 press release, the Monetary Authority of Singapore…
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Why did a routine house vote on crypto bills stretch over nine hours, and what does it reveal about internal Republican politics? House sets record in crypto showdown On Jul. 16, the U.S. House of Representatives recorded the longest vote…
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Analysts say that Hong Kong could gain the upper hand in its expansion into a global crypto hub in the wake of Singapore’s regulatory crackdown on unlicensed firms in the region. A recent report by the South China Morning Post…
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The Thailand SEC will block access to five cryptocurrency exchanges, including Bybit, OKX, and CoinEx. The platforms have been accused of offering services in the region without a license. According to an official notice issued by the financial watchdog, the…
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Vanuatu has officially enacted its crypto regulation and licensing framework, joining a growing list of nations implementing regulatory oversight for virtual asset service providers. Vanuatu has finalized its crypto regulation and licensing framework, which has been in development since 2020.…
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore has granted Cumberland SG, the Asia division of the U.S.-based crypto trading firm Cumberland, in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution license. The approval, which was announced on Mar. 18, brings the company one step…
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Circle Internet Group is expanding its tokenized financial services in Bermuda. The company will bring the Hashnote Tokenized Money Market Fund under its existing Digital Assets Business Act license with the Bermuda Monetary Authority, according to a company press release.…
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Ripple has received approval from the Dubai Financial Services Authority to provide regulated crypto payment services in the Dubai International Financial Centre. This makes Ripple (XRP) the first blockchain-powered payments company licensed by the DFSA. According to the press release…
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Kraken has obtained an Electronic Money Institution license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. The approval allows Kraken to issue electronic money and facilitate faster deposits and withdrawals for UK customers. With this authorization, the exchange can establish partnerships with…
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Two Colombian regulators have proposed another bill that would serve to regulate crypto. The bill consists of 16 provisions, including a VASP licensing system for crypto firms. According to local media outlet El Colombiano, the bill aims to establish a…
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Global crypto exchange OKX has agreed to pay $505 million in penalties after pleading guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business in violation of U.S. Anti-Money Laundering laws. The settlement follows an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, which…
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EToro has received regulatory approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. This approval allows the company to provide crypto services across all 30 European Economic Area countries. The license was granted by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.…
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