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Backpack Opens Regulated Perpetuals Exchange in Europe After FTX EU Acquisition
8.9.2025
Operating out of Cyprus and licensed under the European Union’s MiFID II framework, the exchange is positioning itself as one of the first fully regulated venues in Europe to offer crypto derivatives, starting with perpetual futures
Cyprus Police Probe Crypto Heist: Over $448,000 Vanishes After Email Hack
28.7.2025
Cyprus law enforcement is investigating a complaint from a 48-year-old man who claims to have lost over $448,000 in digital assets due to a cyberattack. The theft occurred on June 11, but the victim reported it on July 26, prompting an inquiry by the police cybercrime division. Cyprus Police Probe...
Crypto.com Buys Allnew Investments to Secure MiFID License to Offer Derivatives in Europe
21.5.2025
This move bolsters the crypto exchange's presence in the region after it secured a MiCA license in January
Kraken Launches European Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering From Cyprus
21.5.2025
Kraken has announced the launch of Europe’s largest regulated crypto derivatives offering, enhancing its market-leading position in the region. Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now access a comprehensive suite of liquid futures instruments, including both...
EToro Secures MiCA License From Cyprus to Offer Crypto Services Across EEA
19.2.2025
The approval allows the trading platform to expand its digital asset offerings across all 30 European Economic Area countries
FTX EU Sold to Backpack Exchange, Plans Regulated Crypto Derivatives Push Across Europe
7.1.2025
FTX’s bankrupt European arm, which held a MiFID II-license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), was acquired by Backpack for $32.7 million
Backpack Exchange acquires FTX EU, plans Q1 2025 launch
7.1.2025
Backpack EU will be responsible for distributing court-approved FTX bankruptcy claims to FTX EU customers as part of the acquisition
Backpack Exchange acquires FTX EU, plans Q1 2025 launch
7.1.2025
Backpack EU will be responsible for distributing court-approved FTX bankruptcy claims to FTX EU customers as part of the acquisition
Backpack Exchange acquires FTX EU, plans Q1 2025 launch
7.1.2025
As part of the acquisition, Backpack EU will be responsible for distributing court-approved bankruptcy claims to FTX EU customers
Backpack Exchange acquires FTX EU, plans Q1 2025 launch
7.1.2025
As part of the acquisition, Backpack EU will be responsible for distributing court-approved bankruptcy claims to FTX EU customers
Backpack Exchange acquires FTX EU, plans Q1 2025 launch
7.1.2025
As part of the acquisition, Backpack EU will be responsible for distributing court-approved bankruptcy claims to FTX EU customers
Backpack Exchange acquires FTX EU, plans Q1 2025 launch
7.1.2025
As part of the acquisition, Backpack EU will be responsible for distributing court-approved bankruptcy claims to FTX EU customers
Backpack Exchange acquires FTX EU, plans Q1 2025 launch
7.1.2025
As part of the acquisition, Backpack EU will be responsible for distributing court-approved bankruptcy claims to FTX EU customers
Backpack Exchange acquires FTX EU, plans Q1 2025 launch
7.1.2025
As part of the acquisition, Backpack EU will be responsible for distributing court-approved bankruptcy claims to FTX EU customers
Cyprus regulator extends FTX suspension to May 2025
6.11.2024
Cyrpus’ securities regulator has extended the suspension on FTX Europe for the fourth time, which stops trading on the platform but allows customers to withdraw funds
Cyprus regulator extends FTX suspension to May 2025
6.11.2024
For a fourth time, Cyrpus’ securities regulator has extended the suspension of FTX Europe, which stops trading on the platform but allows customers to withdraw funds
19th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum in Cyprus This November!
4.11.2024
QUBE Events is pleased to announce the 19th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum, which will be held from…
Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines Loom
18.10.2024
Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will take effect for service providers by December 2024, with registration closing by October. Providers already registered may operate until mid-2026...
Cyprus freezes crypto applications ahead of EU-wide MiCA transition
17.10.2024
The CySEC has warned crypto asset service providers of coming changes as the continent braces for MiCA
Cyprus calls for collective crackdown against crypto terror financing
10.7.2024
The alert serves as a reminder of the critical role financial professionals play as gatekeepers in the fight against financial crime