Business 18 September 2019

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.

Business 12 September 2019

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.

Business 22 July 2019

Fidelity could be close to launching crypto custody solution

Fidelity Investments, through its Fidelity Digital Assets division file a license for more cryptocurrency integration.

Business 17 May 2019

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.

Business 8 May 2019

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.

Business 10 April 2019

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.

Business 8 April 2019

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.

Business 25 March 2019

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.

Business 11 February 2019

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.

Business 18 January 2019

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.

Business 20 December 2018

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.

Business 14 December 2018

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.