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ConsenSys commits $2.4M annually to launch MetaMask Grants DAO
27.10.2022
The employee-led DAO will take charge of issuing grants to external developers building within the MetaMask ecosystem
Canadian Self-Regulatory Agency Approves First Crypto-Native Investment Dealer
12.10.2022
Coinsquare has also been granted license to operate as a regulated alternative trading system (ATS), allowing it to match large, illiquid crypto trades between institutional investors
Brazilian Court Grants Bank Right to Inspect Debtor’s Crypto Wallets
6.10.2022
A court in Brazil has ruled that a major commercial bank is allowed to inspect one of its debtors’ crypto wallets – and has stated that crypto has “monetary properties.”...
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Kazakhstan grants Binance permanent license to offer digital asset services
6.10.2022
The AIFC Financial Services Authority in Kazakhstan granted Binance a permanent license to a digital asset platform and provide custody services in the country
Yuga Labs Launches Bored Ape and Mutant Ape Yacht Club Community Council
5.10.2022
The non-fungible token (NFT) and blockchain firm Yuga Labs has announced a community council will be representatives of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) and Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) NFT collections. Yuga Labs has chosen seven community members with “a proven track record”...
Report: Uniswap Seeks to Raise $200 Million in Fresh Capital at $1 Billion Valuation
1.10.2022
The largest decentralized exchange (dex) platform by global trade volume, Uniswap, is looking to raise between $100 and $200 million, according to a report citing people familiar with the company. The funding round is currently in a nascent stage as the report claims Uniswap has been...
Pro-centralization Russian president grants citizenship to Edward Snowden: Report
26.9.2022
The views of the NSA whistleblower, who has been in Russia since 2013, seemingly clash with those of President Vladimir Putin, who has often worked against promoting decentralization
Dutch Central Bank Grants Regulatory Approval to Coinbase
23.9.2022
Coinbase has now ventured into new territory. The global crypto exchange platform has received regulatory approval from the Dutch Central Bank, also known as De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). This action allows Coinbase to offer its crypto products and services to users in the Netherlands. A full suite...
Uniswap Foundation to Distribute $1.8 Million in Grants to 14 Recipients
22.9.2022
The Uniswap Foundation (UF), the group behind the decentralized exchange (dex) Uniswap, announced the first wave of foundation grants on Wednesday as it plans to distribute $1.8 million total, awarded across 14 grants. The UF announcement details that a touch more than $800K will be awarded...
Estonia Grants First Crypto License to LastBit's Striga
22.9.2022
The crypto banking company is first to jump over anti-money laundering hurdles which significantly toughen Estonia's legal regime
Singapore's financial authority grants license to SBI's digital asset arm
15.9.2022
The firm planned to launch a digital asset securities platform in Singapore, as well as provide custody, capital markets products and corporate finance advisory services
New regulatory bill grants Uruguayan Central Bank control over the nation's crypto industry
13.9.2022
The Uruguayan government introduced legislation to the parliament on Sept. 5, accelerating industry regulation
Chainlink Links Up In Partnership with Gitcoin Grants Round 15
12.9.2022
Chainlink announces with great delight that they have partnered with the forthcoming Gitcoin Grants Round 15, serving as a matching partner for the main matching pool worth $2.8 million, as part of their ongoing efforts to encourage open source projects. Additionally, Chainlink has high hopes...
Dubai grants regulatory approval for Blockchain.com office: Report
9.9.2022
The Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority of Dubai has previously given approval for Crypto.com, OKX and FTX subsidiaries to offer crypto-related services in the emirate
Israel's Markets Regulator Grants First Crypto License to Private Company: Report
8.9.2022
Hybrid Bridge Holdings Ltd. is reportedly the first company to receive a permanent license from the country's capital markets authority to engage in crypto-related business activities
Israel Arrests 3 in Crypto Scheme to Launder Millions Stolen From France
17.8.2022
Police in Israel have detained three suspects who allegedly laundered millions of euros stolen from the French treasury through cryptocurrency transactions. The money came from government grants for businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Israeli Law Enforcement Busts Money-Laundering Ring...
Pay Your Traffic Fines or We’ll Confiscate Your Crypto – S Korean Police Pilot Grants Officers New Powers
17.8.2022
South Korean police have been given experimental new powers that allow them to seize crypto from people who refuse to pay fines – and have already taken tokens from a citizen who failed to pay a traffic fine....
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Judge Grants Ripple's Video-Related Subpoena Requests, Galaxy Digital Calls Off BitGo Acquisition, Monero Upgrade + More News
15.8.2022
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Singapore High Court Grants Crypto Lender Vauld Temporary Protection From Creditors
3.8.2022
Singapore-based Vauld will have some breathing space after the country’s High Court gave its parent company creditor protection for the next three months. The decision comes as the troubled crypto lending platform seeks acquisition by rival Nexo. Vauld to Have 3 Months for Restructuring,...
Dubai Regulator Grants Crypto Trading App OKX License to Extend Services in the UAE
19.7.2022
The Seychelles-based crypto trading app, OKX, recently became the latest virtual assets service provider to be granted a provisional licence to provide its services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The provisional licence allows OKX to extend certain exchange products and services...