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Figure Abandons Quest to be U.S. Chartered Crypto Bank After Three-Year Fight

3.8.2023
Figure Technologies, Inc., has pulled its application to become a federally chartered bank in the U.S., ending a three-year rollercoaster ride as regulators clamped down on crypto activity and digital assets banking suffered a black eye when regional lenders associated with the tech world cratered...

Nomura’s Crypto Arm Gains Operating License Approval in Dubai

1.8.2023
Laser Digital will start its trading and asset management business in the coming months

‘Community-Based IP’ — Yuga Labs CEO Describes Web3 Evolution of Licensing to Japanese Government Official

29.7.2023
In a recent “fireside chat” with the deputy director of the Web3.0 Policy Office of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Yuga Labs CEO Daniel Alegre noted: “We’re not even in the first inning” of where Web3 “evolution” is going to...

Societe Generale Becomes First Company to Win French Crypto License

19.7.2023
SG Forge is licensed to provide buying and selling, exchange and custody of digital assets

Namibia Passes Bill for Licensing and Regulating Virtual Asset Service Providers

7.7.2023
Namibia’s National Assembly has adopted a bill to regulate digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and digital asset service providers in the country. The Virtual Asset Bill, introduced by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, passed the parliament's lower house in June, aiming...

Julius Baer Eyes Expansion to Dubai for Crypto Services: Bloomberg

29.6.2023
The expansion would be the private bank's first for its crypto offering beyond its native Switzerland, where it has provided digital asset services since the start of 2020

Wirex may suffer card outage in EEA due to UAB PayrNet licensing issue

23.6.2023
Wirex cards may stop working in the European Economic Area but funds held in the account are safe, the company said

Crypto Exchange OKX Wins Preparatory License in Dubai, Set to Boost Staff

15.6.2023
Once the so-called MVP license becomes operational, OKX Middle East will offer spot, derivatives, and fiat services, including U.S. dollar and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawals

SEC Actions in US May Affect Binance in Other Regions, Hong Kong Lawyer Says

8.6.2023
The crackdown initiated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may affect Binance in other regions and its license application in Hong Kong, according to a crypto-compliance lawyer. The expert believes the regulator wants the largest digital asset exchange to leave the United States....

EU Formally Signs New Crypto Licensing, Money Laundering Rules Into Law

31.5.2023
The MiCA law is set to make the bloc the first major jurisdiction with tailored crypto regulations

Crypto firms jockey for Hong Kong licenses ahead of June 1 retail opening

30.5.2023
Hong Kong’s retail trading regime is days away from going live and crypto exchanges are keen to make entry into the region

Huobi HK Offers Spot Trading and Custodial Solutions in Hong Kong Following Licensing Regime Implementation

29.5.2023
On May 29, Huobi HK announced its expansion of services after Hong Kong implemented its new crypto exchange license system. The platform now provides spot and custodial services to both retail and institutional customers in Hong Kong. Huobi’s update comes shortly after Huobi Global faced regulatory...

Bitpanda secures licensing agreement with Coinbase as part of strategic partnership

25.5.2023
As part of the collaboration, Bitpanda will incorporate Coinbase Exchange into its roster of authorized liquidity providers

Crypto Exchange OKX Targets France as Regional Hub With Plan to Hire 100 People

23.5.2023
OKX has applied for a Digital Asset Service Provider license to join dozens of companies that have already won approval

Hong Kong to Have Tight Crypto Regulations, Head of Monetary Authority Says

10.5.2023
Companies attracted by the plan to turn Hong Kong into a hub for digital assets should expect strict regulations, the region has indicated. Authorities are preparing new licensing rules for service providers working with cryptocurrencies and guidelines for banks interacting with crypto firms....

Nigeria's SEC Mulls Allowing Tokenized Equity, Property But Not Crypto: Bloomberg

1.5.2023
The regulator is considering applications for digital asset exchanges on a trial basis

Pudgy Penguins to appear at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo

24.4.2023
Las Vegas Licensing Expo just got a little better, with Pudgy Penguins entering the picture. Per the announcement on Twitter, Pudgy Penguins will share the floor with some of the famous characters at the Expo from June 13, 2023, to June 15, 2023. Pudgy Penguins are coming to the Las Vegas Licensing...