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Spanish Crypto Exchange Bit2Me Obtains License in Argentina as a Virtual Asset Service Provider
13.9.2024
The registry, launched in March by Argentina's National Securities Commission, already has 79 approvals
Lengthy Licensing Stumps Kenyan Fintech Startups
13.9.2024
Fintech startups face significant challenges when expanding to Kenya, primarily due to the lengthy and complex process of obtaining an operating license. Obtaining a payment service provider (PSP) license can take up to two years, forcing startups to rely on workarounds such as partnerships with...
Attacker drains $1.4 million from CUT token pools via mysterious unverified contract
11.9.2024
An account used an unreadable function to remove 1.4 million BSC-USD without needing to burn the equivalent LP tokens
Wazirx Founder Denies Remaining Assets Are Gone, Warns About New Fake Account Trend
25.8.2024
Wazirx co-founder Nischal Shetty has addressed concerns about the remaining assets following the cyberattack, stating that misinformation has caused unnecessary fear by suggesting these assets are also gone. He emphasized that such claims are baseless and are made only to attract attention. He also...
NYSE calls out crypto provider SOS for noncompliance
22.8.2024
The New York Stock Exchange mandates all listed securities to maintain an average closing price of $1 or more.
Bitwise Acquires London-Based ETP Provider ETC Group to Enter Europe
19.8.2024
The acquisition of ETC Group's $1 billion in assets under management takes Bitwise's AUM above $4.5 billion
Digital Assets Infrastructure Provider Parfin Raises $10M in Series A Funding
14.8.2024
The company plans to reach $16 million by the end of a second closing
WiFi Provider Andrena Raises $18M to Offer Decentralized Broadband
7.8.2024
French Regulator Begins Accepting Crypto Service Provider Applications Ahead of MiCA Regulation
6.8.2024
The French financial regulatory authority has begun accepting applications for authorization as a crypto asset service provider under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, ahead of its implementation in December 2024. This regulation mandates prior authorization for market...
Deutsche Telekom Joins RWA-Focused XDC as Infrastructure Provider in Digital Asset Push
25.7.2024
The company already runs nodes on multiple blockchain networks and is considering bitcoin mining plans, its web3 head revealed last month at a conference
Wintermute in $300M funding talks, Tencent interested: Report
23.7.2024
The crypto market maker could have a valuation of $2 billion if the talks come to fruition
Wintermute in $300M funding talks, Tencent interested: Report
23.7.2024
The crypto market maker could have a valuation of $2 billion if the talks come to fruition
South Korea's strict laws on crypto exchanges come into force
20.7.2024
The new regulations issued by South Korea’s watchdog to protect user assets on crypto exchanges went into effect on July 19
Crypto Wallet Provider Exodus Aims to Solve Web3's User-Friendly Issue With 'Passkeys Wallet'
9.7.2024
The new wallet is able to bypass need for seed phrases, browser extensions or email verifications to use decentralized apps
Taiwan Mobile receives VASP license, entry to crypto market
5.7.2024
Taiwan’s second-largest telecom has found a way into the crypto market, bring resources and experience with it
South Africa Approves 63 Crypto Asset Service Provider License Applications
4.7.2024
South Africa’s financial services industry regulator announced on July 2 that it had approved an additional 63 crypto asset service provider license applications. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has received a total of 383 applications, with only five being declined. Notably,...
Kenyan Central Bank to Issue Licenses to Fintech Firms
14.6.2024
The Central Bank of Kenya is amending the country’s payment systems law, which will allow it to issue operating licenses to fintech startups. Governor Kamau Thugge said he expects the bank to complete the process of amending the law soon. Central Bank Aims to Support Fintech Startups The Central...
Taiwan establishes association to help crypto firms self regulate
13.6.2024
The association was formed after the country’s Justice Ministry proposed AML amendments for crypto firms that could result in penalties, including up to two years in prison
Crypto Exchange Crypto.com Secures Spot on Ireland's Virtual Assets Service Provider Register
11.6.2024
The company has also received approval in Dubai, U.K., the Netherlands and Spain
CoinGecko confirms email provider data breach, over 23,000 phishing emails sent
7.6.2024
The email platform's security breach occurred due to a compromised employee account