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.
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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.
South Africa regulator warns vs $170M firm Mirror Trading
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority believes that the firm Mirror Trading has been operating without the required licenses.
Singapore Code of Practice aims to help firms secure payment service license
A new Code of Practice has been launched in Singapore, aimed at helping more blockchain firms secure a payment service license.
Upbit becomes first exchange to gain 4 licenses in Thailand
The licenses will allow Upbit Thailand to offer services in four categories: digital token exchange, digital token broker, digital currency broker and digital currency exchange.
