Singapore finance authority grants licenses to Independent Reserve and DBS

DBSV and Independent Reserve previously received MAS’ in-principle approvals to provide digital payment token services.

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Binance hits another wall immediately after Singapore, this time in South Africa

Immediately after receiving the order to stop operations in Singapore due to lacking the necessary licenses, Binance is now facing the same problem in South Africa. Previously, the exchange hit a wall in a number of other countries, including the US, the UK, Japan, Germany, Malaysia, and more. дальше »

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Sportsyard is launching its ICO on August 7th

The company has built a state-of-the-art peer to peer betting platform. The site will officially launch when all licenses are in place according to each... дальше »

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Okcoin Secures Crypto Licenses in Malta and the Netherlands

Okcoin has secured new financial connections and acquired licenses to expand its footprint in Europe. Okcoin Secures Licenses In Malta And Netherlands Okcoin announced on July 28 that it had received “In Principle” permission from the Malta Financial Services Authority and formal registration from the Netherlands Central Bank in a press release. Okcoin will become […] дальше »

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Inside Paraguay’s Proposed Bitcoin Bill

A proposed bill for regulating Bitcoin in Paraguay would require mining licenses and establish investor protections. дальше »

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Iranian trade ministry issues 30 crypto mining licenses

Tehran Province, which houses Iran’s capital, was awarded only one license to operate a crypto mining center.

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Iran grants 30 licenses to mining farms despite power shortage

The Iranian government has given 30 crypto mining farms licensees to continue operations despite the power shortage currently witnessed in the country. According to the report, four of the licenses were granted to miners at the province of Alborz while six mining farms in the Semnan province received licenses as well. дальше »

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30 Bitcoin miners receive licenses in Iran amidst BTC hashrate drop

Thirty Bitcoin mining farms in Iran received operational licenses last week as the government softened its stance on the crypto market, local outlet Financial Tribune reported. The post 30 Bitcoin miners receive licenses in Iran amidst BTC hashrate drop appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Central Bank Of Portugal Approves Licenses For Crypto Exchange

In another win for the adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, the Central Bank of Portugal (Banco de Portugal) has officially announced that they will begin approving licenses for crypto exchanges to operate within the country. дальше »

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Central Bank of Portugal Grants Licenses to Crypto Exchanges

Banco de Portugal has granted operating licenses to local cryptocurrency exchanges for the first time ever. The post Central Bank of Portugal Grants Licenses to Crypto Exchanges appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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50 Korean crypto firms apply for new licenses as strict regulation looms

Fifty crypto businesses based in South Korea have applied for a license under the new Information Security Management System (ISMS), a government-backed certification that certifies companies that meet stringent standards of data protection and privacy. дальше »

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Crypto gateway exchange service Fasset receives licenses to begin operations in Malaysia

Fasset, a crypto-asset exchange gateway and provider of tokenization services, today announced that it has received three separate full authorizations from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA), in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia to commence operations from the country. дальше »

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MAS Receives Over 300 Applications Including Alphabet, Alibaba, & Binance for Payments and Crypto Exchange Licenses

While calling Bitcoin a “speculative asset,” which is very complex, the top central bank official Sopnendu Mohanty said, if people want to go out and buy such risky assets, “it is their choice.” The post MAS Receives Over 300 Applications Including Alphabet, Alibaba, & Binance for Payments and Crypto Exchange Licenses first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

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Robinhood Could Face Intense Competition From A Pair Of Chinese Brokers Looking To Offer Crypto Trading To Clients

Two trading apps in China, rivals to American platform Robinhood, are exploring a move into the cryptocurrency space as they seek expansion into the U.S market. According to a report from CNBC, the companies – namely Futu and Tiger Brokers – revealed they were in the process of applying for licenses for Singapore and America […] дальше »

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Xcoins receives one of the first crypto licenses from MFSA

 Xcoins, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, obtained their Class 3 Virtual Financial Asset (VFA) License issued by Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), making them one of the first... дальше »

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Thailand’s SEC looks to regulate the issuance of DeFi tokens

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has announced that it may require decentralized finance (DeFi) projects that issue cryptocurrencies to obtain corresponding licenses in the future, Bangkok Post reported today. дальше »

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Thailand: SEC Contemplates Regulating DeFi

Thai financial watchdog mulls regulating decentralized finance (DeFi). Trying to Regulate DeFi According to a report by The Bangkok Post published on June 1, Thailand’s financial regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is keeping a close eye on DeFi protocols and might consider issuing licenses to DeFi projects that involve token issuance. The ThaiRead More дальше »

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Futu to Add Cryptocurrency Trading in U.S, Singapore and Hong Kong

Futu, one of the leading trading brokerages in China, revealed its plans to offer cryptocurrency trading later this year. In its earnings call earlier this Wednesday, senior vice president Robin Li Xu told analysts that Futu would be applying for digital-currency related licenses in the United States, Singapore, and Hong Kong.  Despite these changes, crypto […] дальше »

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Iran Bans Trading Of Foreign-Mined Cryptocurrencies

According to a news report by Iran International, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has banned its citizens from trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies mined in foreign countries. Regulators Have Issued Thousands Of Licenses For Mining According to a tweet from news organization Iran International, Iran’s Central Bank announced a Cabinet decision on Wednesday requiring […] дальше »

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IBM и платформа IPwe токенизируют патенты в виде NFT

Платформа интеллектуальной собственности IPwe и технологический гигант IBM заявили о планах выпуска патентов в виде невзаимозаменяемых токенов (NFT). At some point, all the history of the #patent will sit on the #NFT – not just who owns it, but who licenses it, who is commercializing it, who is financing it — this info will be used by researchers, analysts, business and others to confirm value. дальше »

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Switzerland: Regulated Crypto Bank Now offers Yields on Its Stablecoin

Sygnum–a digital asset bank with operational licenses in Switzerland and Singapore, is offering a 0. 75 percent annual yield on its stablecoin, the Digital CHF (DCHF), a press release on Mar 16 reveals. дальше »

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Bakkt Awarded BitLicense by NYDFS, Allowing Trading in New York

Bitcoin custody firm, Bakkt Marketplace has emerged as the 29th company to receive a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS), per an official statement. Bakkt’s New Licenses In addition to the BitLicense, the bitcoin-focused subsidiary of Intercontinental Exchange was also granted a money transmitter license. дальше »

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Платформе Bakkt удалось получить BitLicense

Платформа для торговли биткоин-деривативами Bakkt получила разрешение на работу с резидентами штата Нью-Йорк от Управления финансовых услуг (NYDFS) — BitLicense. Supt. @LindaLacewell announces #NYDFS grants virtual currency and money transmitter licenses to @Bakkt. дальше »

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Bakkt receives BitLicense and MTL in New York State

New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) granted the much-coveted BitLicnese as well as a money transmitter license to Bakkt Marketplace. With these licenses, Bakkt will be able to offer The post Bakkt receives BitLicense and MTL in New York State appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether can now be used to pay for trade licenses and visa fees in the UAE

Cryptocurrencies in the UAE could be on their way to public adoption, with the government setting the pace. KIKLABB, a government-owned licensing body has become the first public entity in the Arabic country to accept crypto payments. дальше »

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Dubai Government Entity Starts Accepting Bitcoin and ETH

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Dubai Government Licensing Entity Now Accepts Bitcoin for Payments

A government-owned entity in Dubai has started accepting bitcoin, ether and tether as payment for its services, according to local media reports. Kiklabb is a free trade zone that helps companies set up shop in Dubai, a wealthy city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). дальше »

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Dubai govt-owned firm, Kiklabb, accepts BTC, ETH, USDt as payment option

Customers of a Dubai-based company can now pay in cryptocurrency for visa fees and trade licenses. Kiklabb is a government-owned entity that helps people in setting up their companies in Dubai. AccordThe post Dubai govt-owned firm, Kiklabb, accepts BTC, ETH, USDt as payment option appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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NASDAQ-Listed Immersion Corporation Submits New Prospectus, May Buy Bitcoin

Immersion Corporation–a NASDAQ-listed company that develops and licenses hardware and software–including haptic technology, may invest in Bitcoin. Their new prospectus filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals on Feb 12. дальше »

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Kyrgyzstan central bank plans to introduce licenses for crypto exchanges

The central bank of the Kyrgyz Republic wants to provide crypto investors with the same level of protection that is already in place in traditional finance. дальше »

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Estonia's crypto honeymoon at an end as stricter regulations loom

After revoking licenses for many crypto firms, Estonia’s parliament is considering even stricter cryptocurrency laws.

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LCX.com Launches Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchange

 LCX.com, the Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange, today announces the launch of its regulated and compliant digital currency exchange. LCX secured approvals of eight licenses under the... дальше »

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LCX Receives Licenses From the Financial Market Authority of Liechtenstein

The Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange, LCX, secured approvals of eight license categories under the the Token and Trusted Technology Service Provider Act (TVTG), which makes it... дальше »

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Crypto Firm Bequant Earns Malta’s ‘In-Principle’ Approval for Prime Broker License

Bequant is on its way to becoming a fully licensed prime broker for digital assets, with the option for more securities licenses in Malta. дальше »

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Hong Kong Licenses First Virtual Asset Trading Platform

However, Hong Kong’s SFC did not name the licensed company. Close supervision The SFC announced that the platform license allowed the platform to service professional investors. The license does come with a set of restrictions. дальше »

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Nationalizing Stablecoins Won’t Improve Financial Access

Proposals forcing stablecoin issuers to get banking licenses won't increase financial inclusion, as their proponents claim. дальше »

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Two thirds of Estonian crypto businesses lose their licenses

Estonia has withdrawn permits from one thousand crypto companies this year.

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Digital Trading Platform OSL Gets License from Hong Kong Securities Regulator

OSL, a top digital asset trading platform in Asia has received licenses from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The firm is also looking to obtain a license from Singapore’s regulatory body. дальше »

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UK FCA Announces ‘Temporary Registration Regime’ for Cryptocurrency Firms Until July 2021

UK regulators have granted an extension to crypto firms that have already applied for operating licenses until July 2021 while the agency works to clear the registration backlog. Meanwhile, crypto businesses that failed to meet the Dec. дальше »

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Centra Tech Co-Founder Handed Prison Term for $25M Crypto Fraud

The cryptocurrency firm had falsely claimed to have an impressive executive team, as well as 38 state money transmitter licenses. дальше »

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Estonia Revokes More Than 1,000 Crypto Firms’ Licenses This Year

Over 1,000 cryptocurrency firms’ licenses have been revoked in Estonia this year as the country tightens the oversight of the crypto industry amid heightened money-laundering concerns. 1,000+ Crypto Firms Lost Their Licenses This Year The Estonian Ministry of Finance revealed Friday that the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has revoked more than 1,000 crypto companies’ […] The post Estonia Revokes More Than 1,000 Crypto Firms’ Licenses This Year appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

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Venezuelan Government Signs Agreement to Establish Guidelines for Granting Licenses to Crypto Miners

The National Superintendency of Crypto Assets (Sunacrip) and the National Electricity Corporation of Venezuela (Corpoelec) signed an agreement to establish guidelines to “improve the development” of bitcoin and other crypto mining activities across the country. дальше »

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Atari and Enjin Partner in a Milestone Move for Blockchain Gaming

In what has been described as a milestone for blockchain gaming, two gaming giants, Atari and Enjin, are partnering as per a press release on Dec 10.   Enjin and Atari Partnership: Details Resulting from their collaboration is the integration of Atari’s IPs and licenses into sports video games that run on the community-powered gaming developmentRead MoreRead More. дальше »

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Why Stablecoins Are the First Battleground of the Coming Crypto Regulation Wars

The STABLE Act would force all stablecoin issuers to have bank licenses, a shot across the bow that portends an emerging legal challenge for the industry. дальше »

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Crypto.com Becomes One of the First to Acquire Provisional Licenses from Maltese Authorities

Foremost cryptocurrency exchange Crypto. com has achieved another regulatory milestone. The company has bagged a preliminary approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) that governs how fintech companies operate on the island. дальше »

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Crypto.com secures regulatory approvals from Maltese authorities

The MFSA is finally issuing the first licenses formed under the crypto laws introduced in 2018.

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Crypto.com Takes Steps Toward Financial Licensure in Malta

The Hong Kong-based crypto firm received preliminary approval from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) for two financial licenses. дальше »

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Crypto and Blockchain Businesses in New Jersey Must Obtain Licenses if This Bill Passes

The “Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act” from the State of New Jersey is now before the Senate under Bill 3132 sponsored by Senator Nellie Pou. Similarities with New York’s Bitlicense If passed, the act shall introduce a raft of changes similar to the stringent Bitlicense stipulations of New York. дальше »

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Blockchain-Based Lender Figure Technologies Applies for US National Bank Charter

If granted, the charter would replace the blockchain-based lender's hodgepodge of state licenses with a single nationwide regulator. дальше »

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Wyoming Bank Regulator Taps Chainalysis to Boost Crypto Tracing Efforts

The Wyoming Division of Banking will receive training and two software licenses from blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis. дальше »

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