Google Anticipates Crypto ETFs Approval With New Crypto Ads LeapRate

December 11, 2023 BY Simon Mugo

Google Anticipates Crypto ETFs Approval With New Crypto Ads

The updated policy is applicable worldwide, and Google expects advertisers to adhere to the legal requirements in their targeted areas. To advertise cryptocurrency coin trusts, entities must be certified by Google, holding the necessary licenses and fulfilling all legal obligations in their target regions. Google's current policy permits certain types of cryptocurrency advertisements but excludes…

July 19, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASIC cancels FTX’s license in Australia

Additionally, the cancellation of the company’s AFS license does not affect requirements stemming from its membership with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, and to have arrangements for compensating retail clients. The official announcement also detailed that John Mouawad, Scott Langdon and Rahul Goyal of KordaMentha were appointed as voluntary administrators of FTX Australia and its…

June 30, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Germany rejects Binance’s application for crypto license

Binance has not yet commented on the denied license bid, however, a spokesmen for the company only shared that "ongoing process" and the exchange continues “to work to meet Bafin's requirements." It is unclear whether the rejection is formal or whether the German regulator has expressed their intention in ongoing discussions. Binance has been facing…

June 26, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Crypto.com gains VASP license in Spain

Regulatory licence momentum The latest registration in Spain for Crypto.com continues the cryptocurrency platform’s momentum of gaining regulatory approvals in the UK, France, South Korea, Singapore, Italy, Australia, and other regions. The company recently obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence for Digital Payment Token (DPT) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in Singapore.…

SEC gets go-ahead to lodge partial appeal in Ripple case

June 22, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Ripple secures In-Principle Approval in Singapore from MAS

Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse said: Singapore is a leading global financial center, and a prominent gateway to business in Asia Pacific. We’re incredibly proud to receive an in-principle license from the MAS, reaffirming our commitment to the region and ongoing proactive engagement with regulators globally. The MAS continues to be a global leader in establishing…

June 22, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance launches services in Kazakhstan amid troubles in the US and Europe

Asset Turysov, Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, said: Over the past year, regulators in Kazakhstan have taken significant steps towards the development of the cryptocurrency industry. Binance has provided assistance to Kazakhstan in the development of a legislative framework and a general policy for the regulation of crypto assets,…

June 20, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance withdraws registration in the UK

Binance recently withdrew its registration as a crypto service provider in Cyprus, saying it was focusing “on fewer regulated entities in the EU.” The exchange also announced exiting the Netherlands. Additionally, the company is facing legal trouble in the US with a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission for operation of an unregistered trading…

June 15, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Binance to withdraw registration of Cypriot business arm

Binance obtained its Crypto Asset Services Provider (CASP) license from CySEC in October last year, which allowed the exchange to offer crypto services such as pot, custodian, staking, and card services. The news comes a few days after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced filling 13 charges against Binance and its founder Changpeng…

June 01, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Crypto.com secures payment institution license from MAS

Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, said: The Monetary Authority of Singapore is recognized globally as a regulator that ensures responsible innovation of the digital assets sector. We are proud to receive the licence from a regulator that prioritizes consumer protection, safety, and security. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with MAS and leading at…

May 24, 2023 BY Steffy Bogdanova

OKX applies for DASP license in France

According to the official announcement, France has turned into a European hub for OKX because of its transparent regulatory framework, as well as its high concentration of crypto enthusiasts and experienced traders, and the qualified workforce available. Over the years, OKX has grown its international compliance team and has worked on further developing its approach…

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