Licensing


Policy

Hong Kong Proposes Rules for Crypto Trading Platforms

Service platforms that do not plan to apply for a license should start preparing for closure in the jurisdiction, Hong Kong's securities regulator said.

Hong Kong regulator pushes for tougher crypto regulations. (Chester Ho/Unsplash)

Policy

Dubai Mandates Licensing for Crypto Companies as It Sets Out Regulatory Requirements

A new set of rulebooks from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority lays out requirements for crypto firms covering everything from issuance and exchange services to advertising.

Blockchain.com abrirá una oficina en Dubai. (Shutterlk/Shutterstock)

Policy

UK’s FCA Issues Advice for Crypto Firms After Only 41 of 300 Applicants Win Regulatory Approval

The Financial Conduct Authority has faced criticism over its arduous registration regime, with some companies dropping out of the process altogether.

UK London (Artur Tumasjan / Unsplash)

Policy

French Lawmakers Soften Stance on Compulsory Crypto Licenses

Crypto industry advocates had been concerned about tougher rules in the wake of the FTX collapse and as new EU legislation is readied.

The French National Assembly in Paris (Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

Policy

Binance Wins Seventh Approval in Europe, Registers With Swedish Regulator

The registration in Sweden follows those in France, Italy, Lithuania, Spain, Cyprus and Poland.

Stockholm, Sweden

Policy

Crypto Industry Hopes Turn to French Legislators as Regulators Back Mandatory License

A Senate proposal to anticipate EU rules has caused consternation in the industry – but the National Assembly may not swallow it whole.

The French National Assembly will discuss crypto licensing rules in the coming weeks. (Antoine Gyori/Corbis/Getty Images)

Finance

Crypto.com Receives License as a Payment Institution in Brazil

The company is the first crypto exchange to become a licensed payments institution in the South American country.

Bandera de Brasil. (Mateus Campos Felipe/Unsplash)

Finance

Dutch Central Bank Says Crypto Exchange KuCoin Is Operating Without a License in Netherlands

De Nederlandsche Bank said KuCoin lacks a “legal registration” with the central bank.

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Policy

Crypto Banking Platform BVNK Wins Registration in Spain

Registration as a virtual asset services provider with the Bank of Spain will allow BVNK to offer its services to corporates across the country.

Sede del Banco de España. (Shutterstock)

Policy

Blockchain.com Wins Singapore License

The news means two exchanges in two days – Coinbase the other one – have received in-principle approval to operate in that country.

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