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UAE-Based Crypto Exchange Bitoasis Obtains Provisional Approval From Dubai’s New Regulator
31.3.2022
A major cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE, Bitoasis, has obtained provisional approval from Dubai’s new cryptocurrency regulator. Binance and FTX have also been green-lighted by the regulator. Bitoasis Pursuing License From Dubai’s New Crypto Regulator Bitoasis, a major crypto...
Gemini receives license to provide electronic money services in Ireland
21.3.2022
The license does not allow Gemini to operate as an exchange in the country, but it will let it passport e-money services throughout the EEA
Dubai’s New Virtual Asset Regulator Licenses Crypto Exchanges Binance, FTX
19.3.2022
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority has licensed two cryptocurrency exchanges: Binance and FTX. The regulator was formed last week when Dubai approved its first law to regulate crypto assets. Dubai Licenses Binance and FTX Cryptocurrency exchanges FTX and Binance have been licensed...
Central Bank of Russia issues digital asset license to Sberbank in apparent policy reversal
17.3.2022
The entity had previously called for the government to ban cryptocurrencies in Russia
Sberbank Gets License From Russian Central Bank to Issue, Exchange Digital Assets
17.3.2022
The approval comes a short while after the Bank of Russia had advocated for a full ban on the trading and mining of cryptocurrency
It’s official: Binance secures a license to operate in Dubai
17.3.2022
It becomes the company’s second license in a Middle East jurisdiction obtained this week
Crypto Payments Firm Utrust Receives Operating License From Central Bank of Portugal
16.3.2022
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Binance Middle East Progress Continues With Operating License in Dubai
16.3.2022
It’s the second approval this week in that region for the crypto exchange
Binance Now Fully Licensed by Central Bank of Bahrain to Offer Crypto Services
16.3.2022
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it has received a full license from the Central Bank of Bahrain. “The crypto asset license will allow Binance to provide crypto-asset trading, custodial services, and portfolio management to customers under the supervision of the Bahrain...
FTX Europe Becomes First Exchange to Receive Crypto License in Dubai
15.3.2022
The exchange will also set up a regional headquarter in Dubai
FTX crypto exchange wins license in Dubai to open local headquarters
15.3.2022
Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto exchange will offer crypto derivatives products to institutional investors in Dubai with the new license
Binance awarded Bahrain crypto service provider license
15.3.2022
The world’s largest crypto exchange will now provide various regulated crypto services to Bahraini citizens
Binance Granted a Crypto Asset Service Provider License From Bahrain’s Central Bank
14.3.2022
The oil-rich kingdom has been making moves to strengthen its domestic crypto industry
Upcoming AML Regulations in Estonia to Affect Cryptocurrency Industry
12.3.2022
Estonia is preparing to enforce a set of new anti-money laundering rules that will stiffen requirements for crypto companies operating under Estonian license. The changes come amid concerns that Russia may use crypto to evade western sanctions and an ongoing audit of the Baltic nation’s...
Elrond Network Acquires Payments Firm Twispay, Wins E-Money License
10.3.2022
Elrond said the approval to issue regulated e-money across Europe was granted by the National Bank of Romania
Binance in Talks to Obtain Dubai License Amid Middle East Push: Report
9.3.2022
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Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA Gets License to Operate in UAE Financial Center
24.2.2022
The Swiss crypto bank, SEBA Bank, was recently granted a license to operate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE’s financial center. The license allows SEBA to conduct regulated services. SEBA’s Strategy The Swiss-registered digital asset bank, SEBA Bank, has been granted...
Crypto Exchange Binance Halts Activities in Israel After Regulator Raises Licensing Issue
19.2.2022
Binance has reportedly halted services in Israel after the cryptocurrency exchange was approached by the country’s financial regulator inquiring about its activities and the licenses under which it operates. A growing number of regulators have been scrutinizing Binance for operating without...
Bank of Spain Approves Its First VASP License
18.2.2022
The Bank of Spain, the central bank of the country, has recognized the first cryptocurrency platform that will be able to operate and provide officially approved services in the country. The first exchange to receive this approval was Bit2me, which is now approved to act as a virtual asset service...
UAE reportedly plans to issue federal crypto license for VASPs
17.2.2022
The crypto license legislation might be the first nationwide crypto-focused regulation. However, various free zones in the country had introduced crypto regulations as early as 2018