Iranian trade body issues 30 new block reward mining licenses
The new licenses are required for businesses hoping to mine digital currency in the country, a legal requirement in Iran since laws were introduced in July 2019.
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UK licensing proves too strict as 13 more digital currency firms withdraw applications
Digital currency businesses looking to operate in the United Kingdom are reportedly finding the licensing terms set out by the Financial Conduct Authority to be too challenging.
Japan warns derivatives platform Bybit over alleged illegal operations
The Financial Services Agency said Bybit is allowing Japanese residents to register and leverage the exchange, despite not having the proper registration to offer such services in the country.
FCA exposes unregistered trading firm as 199 new firms receive licenses
United Kingdom’s financial watchdog has issued a public warning against Dalsari, which it says is an unregistered firm offering trading services in digital currencies.
Kyrgyzstan to license digital currency exchanges to protect investors
Kyrgyzstan wants to formally regulate its digital currency industry, starting off with a licensing regime for exchanges.
Huobi making a return to US via new Nevada license
Hong Kong-based Huobi digital currency exchange has been granted a license to offer digital currency services in Nevada via a subsidiary.
Estonia: Over 1,000 digital currency startups lost license in 2020
Finance minister Veiko Tali was quoted saying the figures were evidence digital currency firms required “heightened attention” from regulators to ensure compliance.
FCA extended ‘temporary registration regime’ provides relief for digital currency firms
The UK regulator’s new temporary regime would run until July 9, 2021, and would apply to existing digital currency businesses who have yet to secure a required license to operate.
US banking regulators agree on plans to consolidate digital currency licensing rules
Financial regulators from 49 U.S. states have agreed on a plan for consolidating digital currency licensing compliance.
German regulator now requires license for digital currency ATMs
A notice confirms that digital currency ATMs constitute banking business, meaning they fall within BaFin’s regulatory remit.
Bitstocks secures FCA license for payment services
Bitstocks, the company behind Gravity, is now registered with the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority as an EMD Agent.
FCA gives Gemini, Archax exchanges green light to operate in UK
The financial regulator has added Gemini Europe Limited and Archax exchanges to its list of registered cryptoasset firms.