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.

Business 27 November 2018

Crypto investments turn Philippine economic zone around

The Cagayan Economic one Authority (CEZA) in the Philippines has doubled revenues in 2018, after promoting itself as a cryptocurrency-friendly hub.

Business 16 November 2018

NYDIG Execution picks up New York’s BitLicense

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has approved New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) Execution LLC, a subsidiary of NYDIG LLC, for a virtual currency license and a money transmission license.

Business 15 November 2018

Avoid unlicensed crypto exchanges, Thai SEC tells public

The chief financial regulator of Thailand has warned investors to avoid the unregulated Q Exchange, following an order issued to the firm to stop advertising on account of a lack of a sufficient license.​

Business 8 November 2018

Mauritius launches new crypto custodian license

Authorities in Mauritius have set out plans for a new cryptocurrency custodian license, as part of new laws aimed at the emerging blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.

Business 26 October 2018

‘Dubious’ crypto platform claims to be holding Malta license

The platform, called Primetradingbot, claimed to offer high-yield BTC investments, and appeared to be targeting unsophisticated investors who still believe the BTC coin has a future, according to the Malta Financial Services Authority.