2025-3-13 22:55 |
OKX says it’s set to expand its institutional offering in Europe after it secured the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive license. The crypto exchange’s Europe arm gets the license following the acquisition of a Malta-licensed firm that has the Markets… origin »
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OKX has obtained a MiCA license, enabling it to offer secure and regulated crypto services across 28 EU countries. This move strengthens its market position while simplifying access for European investors.
2025-2-20 10:24 | |
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The approval marks a significant step for Gemini which has picked Malta as its EU hub for its MiCA application Gemini will be able to offer customers perpetual futures contracts and options throughout the EU and the EEA A growing number of crypto platforms are expanding their services to Europe Crypto exchange Gemini has been […] The post Gemini receives in-principle approval for an investment firm license in Malta appeared first on CoinJournal.
2025-2-12 01:49 | |
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OKX's MiCA pre-authorization license paves the way for the exchange to offer a comprehensive suite of offerings. Meanwhile, it adds to a recent trend among crypto firms warming up to MiCA regulations.
2025-1-23 19:00 | |
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Coinbase, the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has acquired the Cyprus unit of BUX, now rebranded as Coinbase Financial Services Europe. The acquisition grants Coinbase a Cyprus Investment Firm license under the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to offer contracts…
2025-1-4 17:51 | |
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The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has extended its suspension on FTX Europe’s investment firm license, banning the crypto exchange from offering services or accepting any new clients.
2024-11-6 10:43 | |
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Bitstamp is now authorized to offer crypto derivatives products, such as perpetual swaps, to institutional clients.
2024-10-26 21:00 | |
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With the new license, One Trading becomes the only perpetual futures trading venue in the EU and the first cash-settled perpetuals platform in Europe, according to a company press release.
2024-7-31 19:03 | |
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Cryptocurrency firm Circle has achieved a significant milestone by securing registration as an electronic money institution (EMI) in France. This move grants Circle a crucial license to operate as a compliant stablecoin issuer under the European Union’s rigorous crypto laws.
2024-7-2 05:30 | |
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Circle officially has authorization to passport its USDC stablecoin services across Europe under the bloc’s MiCA laws.
2024-7-2 21:07 | |
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Circle continues its European push, with conditional French registration and the appointment of former PayPal Coralie Billmann.
2024-1-4 00:21 | |
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In a Nov. 8 post released on X, Open Exchange (OPNX) shares the announcement of their latest regulatory milestone in Europe.
2023-11-9 20:11 | |
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Crypto custodial firm BitGo reportedly secured a cryptocurrency custody license from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), Financial Magnate reported Nov. 1. The licensing represents a significant milestone for BitGo in Europe and highlights the important role BaFin plays in setting crypto regulation, according to Dejan Maljevic, the managing director of BitGo Europe.
2023-11-2 20:01 | |
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This milestone empowers Coinbase to extend its complete range of offerings to both retail and institutional users in Spain and Europe.
2023-9-24 21:21 | |
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Following multiple setbacks with European regulators, Binance has become the first digital asset exchange to receive an Operational Minimum Viable Product (MVP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).
2023-7-31 15:00 | |
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After securing a major legal triumph against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ripple, the blockchain payments firm, is now focusing on its expansion plans in Europe. Ripple’s move to apply for registration with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and seek a payment institution license in Ireland further underscores the company’s commitment to responsibly […]
2023-7-23 16:42 | |
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It was unclear if the rejection was a formal decision or an intention told verbally in discussions. Binance is facing regulatory trouble across Europe, in addition to the U.S. Germany's finaThe post Germany rejects Binance's request for crypto license: Report appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2023-6-29 17:00 | |
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Binance’s regulatory trouble continues to mount as the exchange faces pushback in Europe and the United States.
2023-6-30 13:44 | |
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Kraken crypto exchange has expanded operations to Europe via Ireland, after successfully securing a Virtual Asset Service Provider License (VASP) license in the region. Kraken will operate in the jurisdiction through its new subsidiary, Payward Europe Solutions Limited. Jesse Powel’s…
2023-4-19 13:23 | |
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Circle, issuer of USDC and EUROC, applies for regulatory approvals in France to expand operations in Europe, becoming first to receive DASP authorization.
2023-3-22 21:06 | |
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2023-1-11 22:34 | |
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Under the recently agreed text from the European Parliament, providers of crypto services – which means anything from trading to custody to fiat exchanges – will need a license and be monitored by a financial regulator from one of the EU’s member states
2022-11-3 20:00 | |
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WhiteBIT is an Estonian-based crypto exchange regulated by the European Exchange and Custody license. Its claim to fame is partnering up with a lot of different blockchain projects, such as Dash and Tron, which have got them over 500 thousand users in Europe and Asia.
2022-6-21 08:41 | |
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BTCC Exchange, a crypto futures platform, has recently received a cryptocurrency licence from the Registrar of Legal Entities of Lithuania, enabling the exchange to provide crypto trading services in The post BTCC receives license to operate as a regulated crypto exchange in Europe appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2022-5-14 13:00 | |
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FTX Europe & MENA (FTX Europe) recently announced that it has obtained a license to establish and operate its virtual asset exchange and clearing house services in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
2022-3-15 16:45 | |
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The exchange will also set up a regional headquarters in Dubai.
2022-3-16 12:56 | |
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Elrond said the approval to issue regulated e-money across Europe was granted by the National Bank of Romania.
2022-3-10 13:00 | |
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QMALL keeps going strong and surprises its customers with a rather pleasant announcement as it’ll be soon receiving a license in Europe. The exchange created by Mykola Udianskyi and Bohdan Prylepa in 2021 has already proven itself as a top exchange worldwide with over 100k users already partaking in it.
2022-3-10 10:26 | |
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FTX, a global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the establishment of FTX Europe marking the next phase of the Company’s global expansion, by extending its presence into Europe and the Middle East.
2022-3-8 19:17 | |
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FTX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms globally, is venturing towards the European market. The European market has recorded a spike in crypto trading activities over the past year, and some of the leading exchanges have already announced their move into the region.
2022-3-8 17:28 | |
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WhiteBIT is an Estonian-based crypto exchange regulated by the European Exchange and Custody license. Its claim to fame is partnering up with a lot of different blockchain projects such as Dash and Tron, which have got them over 500 thousand users in Europe and Asia.
2021-11-1 12:40 | |
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Cryptocurrency trading app Voyager Digital has secured a major milestone in its push for further expansion. This week, the company confirmed that it had received regulatory approval to launch its services in Europe.
2021-10-14 16:38 | |
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Voyager Digital is expected to roll-out their mobile trading platform in Europe in Q1 2022.
2021-10-13 16:43 | |
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Wallex Trust & Custody, a fintech company based in the USA and Europe that offers trust and custody services among its clients across borders notably in Europe, Asia, and Africa, has announced it has received a banking Crypto and Insurance license issued by the Comoros International Banking Authority (CIBA). This official recognition as a bank […]
2021-4-22 16:00 | |
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Crypto Facilities, a subsidiary of Kraken, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Europe by euro trading volumes, has become the first cryptocurrency company to obtain a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
2020-7-8 18:52 | |
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European Union member Estonia is now cracking down on cryptocurrency firms to attack money laundering in the country. Estonia has been in the spotlight for Europe’s biggest money-laundering scandal, about €200 billion were laundered from Denmark’s biggest financial institution Danske Bank’s Estonian branch from 2007-2015.
2020-6-12 18:07 | |
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Ramp, a Warsaw-based crypto payment gateway, announced it has received an Open Banking License in Europe. The firm was authorized by The Polish Financial Supervision Authority (KNF). The license will allow for faster, simpler and cheaper processing of crypto transactions for users in the European Union.
2020-2-4 10:17 | |
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Luxembourg financial watchdog CSSF warns against a crypto firm claiming to be headquartered in the country
2020-2-1 00:50 | |
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Coinspeaker Coinbase Plans Europe Expansion after Securing e-Money License in IrelandGetting of the Irish e-money license is a major milestone for the crypto trading platform Coinbase and its European expansion.
2019-10-15 16:19 | |
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Coinbase has secured a new legal foothold in Europe. The San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange has received an e-money license from the Bank of Ireland, which it can potentially use to continuing serving its customers across the continent, in case Brexit causes any disruptions.
2019-10-14 17:18 | |
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Cryptocurrency app B21 granted Gibraltar DLT license - CryptoNinjas B21, developers of a mobile application exclusively for crypto assets, today announced it has been granted an in-principle Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) license from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commissioner (GFSC).
2019-10-3 18:14 | |
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The firm that provides Bitcoin index services to Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) CF Benchmarks has been awarded a crypto index provider license by U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This makes CF Benchmarks the first firm to be authorized as a benchmark administrator in line with the European Benchmarks Regulation (EU BMR). On Friday the UK’s […]
2019-9-14 00:10 | |
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CF Benchmarks now is the first crypto index provider platform granted recognition as a Benchmark Administrator as part of Benchmarks Regulation in the EU
2019-9-13 15:08 | |
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While Facebook (FB) is planning to acquire Swiss payment system license for Libra, France is not at all interested in letting its cryptocurrency project — expected to launch in 2020 — get off the ground.
2019-9-12 18:44 | |
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Europe is taking several steps in order to regulate the crypto market this year. Now, Germany is the latest country to do it. Cryptocurrency companies operating in Germany will need to apply for licenses if they intend to keep working legally in the country next year.
2019-7-25 01:15 | |
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Prasos, a Helsinki based company offering crypto brokerage and exchange services has finally been granted a Payment Institution License (PIL) to operate within the European Union, CoinDesk reports. Announcing the new developments, Prasos Limited indicated that it was only the third company dealing with cryptos to be awarded with the licence in Europe. The license […]
2019-7-12 21:56 | |
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Bibox, the AI-enhanced encrypted digital asset exchange has announced plans to cater to European customers with the upcoming launch of Bibox Europe. Equipped with the necessary license in Europe, the company will be opening doors to the public as a fully regulated Blockchain Financial Service Institution.
2019-5-21 19:31 | |
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Bitpanda, a leading retail broker for buying and selling cryptocurrencies in Europe, announced the receipt of a Payment Service Provider license, via an official blog post. The retail broker also broke the news on Twitter, stating, “We’re excited to announce Bitpanda has been granted a European PSD2 payment service provider license! What does that mean? […] The post Bitcoin [BTC]: Cryptocurrency retail broker, Bitpanda gains Payment Service Provider license appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-4-5 03:30 | |
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One of Europe’s leading banks has signed on with one of the leading companies for distributed ledger payments. ING Bank, one of the Netherlands’ largest financial institutions, has signed a deal with R3 to license the Corda Enterprise platform.
2019-1-23 20:42 | |
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On Thursday, Dec. 13, digital payments platform Revolut announced that the company has been approved for a banking license in Europe by the region’s central bank. According to Revolut, the license will help it provide better access to digital currencies and also offer traditional banking services.
2018-12-14 23:35 | |
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The next generation of institutions in Europe won’t just hold Bitcoin, they will benchmark themselves against it.
Animoca Brands has taken a new step in its regulatory plans after receiving early approval to pursue a fund management license in Abu Dhabi. Animoca Brands is advancing its regulated strategy after receiving initial approval to establish a fund management…
The case highlights the tension between privacy in cryptocurrency and regulatory efforts to curb illicit financial activities. The post Samourai Wallet’s William Hill receives 4-year sentence for money laundering involvement appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
BlackRock's move signals growing institutional interest in Ethereum staking, potentially boosting mainstream adoption and regulatory clarity. The post BlackRock registers iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF in Delaware appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Since the demand of customers is valid, asset managers may have no choice but to bank on crypto and crypto native solutions.
The potential legislation could significantly shape U.S. crypto regulation, impacting global market dynamics and innovation leadership. The post Senate Banking and Agriculture committees expected to vote on crypto market structure bill next month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
This move could accelerate the integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional finance, influencing future municipal funding strategies. The post New Hampshire okays $100M municipal bond backed by Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.