Crypto.com delays South Korea launch amid regulatory hurdles
Crypto.com postpones South Korea entry. The company had acquired OK-BIT and PnLink for regulatory compliance. Despite the temporary halt, the company remains committed to navigating...
Three major UK banks experimenting with tokenised deposits amid ‘Britcoin’ uncertainty
Barclays, Lloyds, and Citi banks experimenting with tokenised deposits. The trial aims to explore digital banking potential amidst the uncertain future of ‘Britcoin’. BIS’s Agora...
Crypto.com acquires full operational license in Dubai
Crypto.com secures historic full operational license from Dubai’s VARA. The license pioneers fiat operations in UAE crypto landscape. Crypto.com can now cater to institutional investors,...
GSR Markets gets Major Payment Institution license from the MAS
GSR Markets secures MAS license, paving the way for OTC services in Singapore. Singapore aims to be a crypto-friendly hub with regulatory compliance. MAS recently...
Bitstamp secures MAS approval for crypto services in Singapore
Bitstamp, a major European crypto exchange, secures in-principle approval from Singapore’s MAS. The Major Payment Institution (MPI) license allows Bitstamp to offer digital payment token...
Kraken challenges SEC lawsuit, alleges political retaliation
Kraken challenges SEC lawsuit, citing political retaliation for its criticism of regulatory overreach. Exchange refutes SEC’s claims, arguing assets don’t meet legal criteria, and the...
Riot Platforms and Texas Blockchain Council challenge EIA’s Bitcoin Mining data demands
TBC and Riot Platforms sue EIA over Bitcoin data demands, alleging intrusion. Senator Warren’s involvement is seen as part of a broader political strategy. Bitcoin...
Senator Elizabeth Warren labels John Deaton’s senate bid a ‘threat’
Warren deems Deaton a “threat” in the Massachusetts Senate race. Warren has been pushing for crypto regulation, while Deaton champions blockchain innovation. Massachusetts primaries on...
SEC sued over unlawful targeting of crypto industry
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been sued in Texas for “unlawful targeting” digital asset businesses. The lawsuit was filed in the United...