Licensing

Licensing

Markets

Crypto Casino Rollbit's Token Drops 20% Amid Licensing Concerns

The firm says Curaçao authorities are conducting an annual license review.

Crypto casino Rollbit is waiting to hear from authorities in Curacao, where it is seeking to renew its license to operate there. (Cole Marshall/Unsplash)

Policy

Dubai’s Crypto Industry Welcomes New Licensing Regime Amid Global Regulatory Uncertainty

The emirate’s ambitious framework tackles a broad range of assets and activities, designed to attract firms seeking regulatory clarity.

Dubai (Lu ShaoJi/Getty)

Finance

Crypto Custodian Finoa Gets License Approvals From German Regulator BaFin

The Berlin-based firm also closed a strategic venture round led by Middlegame Ventures.

Finoa founders Chris May (left) and Henrik Gebbing (Finoa)

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)

Policy

Crypto.com obtuvo la licencia como institución de pagos en Brasil

La empresa es el primer exchange de criptomonedas en convertirse en una institución de pagos con licencia de un país sudamericano.

Bandera de Brasil. (Mateus Campos Felipe/Unsplash)