Multiple US States Have Revoked Binance US Crypto Licenses

June 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Multiple U.S. states have revoked or declined to renew Binance US money transmitter licenses due to compliance issues and legal troubles involving former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ). “North Dakota joins Alaska, Florida, Maine, North Carolina, and Oregon who have taken similar actions to revoke or deny the renewal of BAM Trading Services’ Money Transmission License,” […]

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Hong Kong’s Grace Period for Crypto Exchanges Ending — Trading Platforms Must Obtain License by June 1

May 30, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has issued a reminder that crypto trading platforms must obtain a license to operate in Hong Kong before the grace period ends on June 1. The regulator warned that operating without a license is a criminal offense and will enforce compliance. Investors are advised to only trade […]

Democratic SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga Announces Plan To Step Down, Following Gary Gensler’s Footsteps

Deutsche Börse Group’s Crypto Subsidiary Granted Four Licenses by the German Regulator

February 15, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A subsidiary of the German multinational company Deutsche Börse Group has been granted four licenses by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority or Bafin. The licensing of the subsidiary helps to distinguish its product offering “as one of the few to meet these exceptionally high standards.” Cementing Crypto Finance’s Position in the European Digital Asset […]

Democratic SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga Announces Plan To Step Down, Following Gary Gensler’s Footsteps

Singapore Grants Crypto Licenses to DBS and Independent Reserve

October 1, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the country’s central bank, has formally approved two companies to provide crypto services. One is the brokerage arm of DBS, the largest bank in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The other is Independent Reserve, a crypto exchange and OTC trading desk. Singapore’s Central Bank Formally Approves DBS and Independent Reserve […]

Democratic SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga Announces Plan To Step Down, Following Gary Gensler’s Footsteps

64 Cryptocurrency Firms Have Withdrawn Applications to Operate in UK, FCA Says

June 30, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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A growing number of crypto firms in the U.K. are withdrawing their applications to register with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Around 64 firms have already withdrawn their applications and will not be able to operate in the U.K. The list of cryptocurrency companies abandoning their attempts to register with the U.K.’s financial regulator is […]

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