3 crypto exchanges suspended in Philippines’ economic zone
The licenses of Golden Millennial Quickpay, Liannet Technology Ltd and Asia Premier will be temporarily halted as they move to oversight by the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority.
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Facebook Libra plans to seek payments license in Switzerland
The Libra Association has submitted a request to Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority for clarification on how the regulator would classify Facebook Libra.
Fidelity could be close to launching crypto custody solution
Fidelity Investments, through its Fidelity Digital Assets division file a license for more cryptocurrency integration.
Estonia crypto licensing ‘getting harder’ after gov’t policy crackdown
Getting a cryptocurrency license in Estonia has just got a whole lot harder, following a decision from the Estonian government to pass tighter laws.
Monetary Authority of Singapore mulls new virtual bank licensing scheme
Singapore’s de facto central bank is reportedly weighing up a scheme that would allow digital-only banks to obtain a license in the country.
New BitLicense holder Bitstamp to ramp up presence in US
The firm, considered to be the largest exchange in Europe, becomes the 19th company to be approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services for its virtual currency license.
BitPanda receives coveted payment service provider license
The Payment and Service Derivative 2 license from the Financial Market Authority Austria allows crypto firm Bitpanda to offer its service in various countries both in the European Union and the European Economic Area.
Crypto license holders in Philippines’ economic zone rise to 24
Chief Raul Lambino confirmed CEZA issued 24 principal licenses and six regular licenses for cryptocurrency exchanges, as well as four licenses for 15 companies involved in financial technology solutions.
Regulatory framework for crypto custodian license coming to Mauritius
The Financial Services Commission has taken another step toward making the Mauritius International Financial Centre Africa’s fintech hub.
Thai stock exchange wants digital assets license for crypto trading
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has announced plans to apply for a digital assets license, which would allow the firm to setup a new authorized cryptocurrency exchange in the country.
Hacked exchange Coincheck approved for Japanese crypto license: report
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck has been awarded a crypto license by the Financial Services Agency (FSA), according to reports.
Startup Revolut gains European banking license
UK-based fintech firm Revolut has been awarded a banking license in Lithuania, giving the firm access to provide current accounts and loan services across the EU from 2019.