Upbit receives in-principal approval for MPI License in Singapore
Upbit Singapore secures in-principal approval for an MPI license from the MAS. The approval allows Upbit to offer regulated digital payment token services under Singapore’s Payment Services Act 2019. Singapore’s…
Nomura Bank’s Laser Digital receives approval for operations in Abu Dhabi
Key takeaways Laser Digital has become the latest digital asset firm to receive approval to operate in Abu Dhabi. The firm is owned by Japanese banking giant Nomura Bank. Laser…
Former SEC chair on Bitcoin ETF: ‘I think approval is inevitable’
SEC delayed its decision this week on applications for a Bitcoin ETF. Former SEC chair Jay Clayton talked Bitcoin ETF with CNBC on Friday. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is down…
EOS expands into East Asia markets with regulatory approval in Japan
The EOS received a whitelist approval from the Japan Virtual and Crypto Asset Exchange Association (JVCEA). EOS will start trading on BitTrade in Japan in mid-September. Crypto-asset providers in Japan…
Coinbase gains approval to offer regulated crypto futures to US customers
Key takeaways Coinbase has been cleared to offer regulated crypto futures to eligible US customers. Coinbase Advanced Trade users will have access to crypto futures in a few weeks. CFTC…
Russia’s “digital rouble” almost a reality after approval by lower house parliament
The bill will now move to the upper chamber of the Russian Federal Assembly. If passed the bill will be signed by the president into law. The Bank of Russia…
Former SEC Chair says Bitcoin ETF approval ‘hard to resist’
Jay Clayton shared his opinion during an interview with CNBC on Monday. The former SEC chair says if applicants demonstrate efficacy and have surveillance, it would be hard for the…
SEC’s spot Bitcoin ETF approval “fairly high”: Bernstein
$650 billion asset manager Bernstein believes there’s a good chance of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval. The SEC’s argument for denial of a spot ETF while approving futures ETFs is…
Bybit gets “in-principle” approval to begin operations in Kazakhstan
Bybit has been in the process of expanding its service offerings. Bybit received “in-principle” approval from the Astana International Financial Centre to begin operations in Kazakhstan. The exchange will begin…
OKX crypto exchange applies for regulatory approval in France
OKX has filed an application in France to become a registered Digital Asset Provider (DASP). The AMF and ACPR have set rigorous requirements that DASP operating in France must comply…