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Hong Kong group warns crypto licensing rollout risks forced shutdowns
20.1.2026
The warning came as Hong Kong consults on new virtual asset advisory and management licenses, expanding oversight beyond crypto trading platforms
UK FCA to open crypto licensing gateway for companies in September 2026
9.1.2026
UK crypto businesses must secure FCA authorization well before the crypto regime starts in October 2027 or face transitional restrictions on new services
Hong Kong Regulators Move Forward With Crypto Licensing Frameworks
25.12.2025
The Hong Kong SFC and FSTB publish consultation results and launch a new review of advisory and management regimes for virtual‑asset service providers. Hong Kong’s Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced on 24 December 2025 that...
Five governments that clarified crypto licensing in 2025
24.12.2025
Discover the five governments that simplified crypto licensing in 2025, from the GENIUS Act in the US to the EU’s MiCA passporting regime
Malta’s MiCA licensing comes under scrutiny from EU regulator
10.7.2025
Malta’s MFSA only “partially met expectations” in the MiCA authorization process for a specific CASP, according to the EU securities regulator
Malta’s MiCA licensing comes under scrutiny from EU regulator
10.7.2025
Malta’s MFSA only “partially met expectations” in the MiCA authorization process for a specific CASP, according to the EU securities regulator
Malta’s MiCA licensing comes under scrutiny from EU regulator
10.7.2025
Malta’s MFSA only “partially met expectations” in the MiCA authorization process for a specific CASP, according to the EU securities regulator
Malta’s MiCA licensing comes under scrutiny from EU regulator
10.7.2025
Malta’s MFSA only “partially met expectations” in the MiCA authorization process for a specific CASP, according to the EU securities regulator
Malta’s MiCA licensing comes under scrutiny from EU regulator
10.7.2025
Malta’s MFSA only “partially met expectations” in the MiCA authorization process for a specific CASP, according to the EU securities regulator
Malta’s MiCA licensing comes under scrutiny from EU regulator
10.7.2025
Malta’s MFSA only “partially met expectations” in the MiCA authorization process for a specific CASP, according to the EU securities regulator
Singapore Clarifies Crypto Licensing Rules With Offshore-Only Activities Under Fire
7.6.2025
Singapore’s looming licensing mandate forces offshore-only crypto providers into urgent compliance mode, threatening to cut off unregulated access to tokenized finance and digital asset markets. June 30 Sparks Compliance Race for Offshore-Only Crypto Providers in Singapore The Monetary Authority...
New York Finance Watchdog Harris Says State's BitLicense Is Still a Global Standard
14.5.2025
Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, said her state's crypto licensing regime is tough, but effective
Cayman Islands Introduces New Crypto Licensing Rules
10.3.2025
The Cayman Islands has updated its cryptocurrency regulatory framework with the introduction of new licensing rules set to take effect on April 1, 2025. Under the recently approved Virtual Asset (Service Providers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, all entities offering virtual asset custody...
Australian fintech landscape shrinks, blockchain, crypto take 14% hit
9.12.2024
Over 7% of Australian fintechs closed in 2024, with blockchain firms leading the decline, a KPMG report has revealed
Singapore bolsters fintech hub with Global Finance Technology Network
31.10.2024
The GFTN is established as the second phase of Singapore’s fintech growth initiative, which focuses heavily on payments, asset tokenization, AI and quantum computing
HKEX launches digital asset index as Hong Kong expands crypto licensing
28.10.2024
The new index series from HKEX will offer a single reference price for Bitcoin and Ether, aligning with Asia-Pacific trading hours, and it aims to boost transparency in the digital asset market
Indonesia’s licensing regime sparks ‘monopolistic’ market concerns
10.9.2024
IADERN principal Tuhu Nugraha believes that the prolonged and complex registration process hampers growth and innovation in Indonesia's crypto ecosystem.
Central Bank of Latvia opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Latvia’s central bank opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Nigeria Plans to Introduce Crypto Licensing Process: Bloomberg
20.8.2024
The SEC wants to issue its first licenses for digital service and tokenized assets as early as this month