Okx Goes All In on Europe After Securing MiCA License for 28 Countries

February 19, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Okx has secured a MiCA license, unlocking crypto services for 400 million people across 28 European countries with free euro transactions, local payments, and 300+ trading pairs. Okx Expands Crypto Services Across Europe with MiCA License Crypto exchange Okx announced on Feb. 18 that it has expanded its services to 28 European Economic Area (EEA) […]

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North Korea’s Lazarus Group’s Sophisticated Tactics Behind $1.46B Bybit Crypto Heist

Bitpanda Secures FCA Approval to Expand Operations in the UK

February 13, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Bitpanda has secured approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate in the United Kingdom, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the European cryptocurrency platform. This approval, along with a recently obtained MiCAR license, allows Bitpanda to expand its offerings in the UK, which include a range of crypto products such as staking, […]

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Coinbase Secures UK Approval, Unlocking Ambitious Expansion Plans for Mass Adoption

February 5, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Coinbase has secured UK regulatory approval, cementing its dominance as the country’s largest registered digital asset provider and accelerating its global expansion in crypto and fiat services. Crypto Giant Coinbase Gets FCA Approval Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Feb. 3 that it has secured its virtual asset service provider (VASP) registration in the […]

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Ripple’s 2025 Breakthrough: Securing Key Licenses in New York and Texas

January 29, 2025 Bitcoin.com

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Ripple’s latest licensing wins in New York and Texas solidify its position in blockchain-powered payments, enabling compliant, real-time cross-border solutions for growing institutional demand. Ripple Secures Key Licenses to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments Ripple has entered 2025 with a strong push to expand its cross-border payment capabilities, securing Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in New York and […]

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Barclays-backed Copper withdraws UK crypto license application

December 20, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The UK FCA previously said that almost 90% of annual crypto license applications had failed as of September.

Update (Dec. 20, 10:40 am UTC): This article has been updated to include exclusive interview comments from Copper.

Copper Technologies, a cryptocurrency custody firm backed by British multinational bank Barclays, has withdrawn its crypto license application in the United Kingdom.

Copper withdrew its application to register with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority on Dec. 20, saying it will shift focus to foreign hubs under its new CEO, the firm confirmed to Cointelegraph on Friday.

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SafePal launches Telegram crypto wallet with Visa card support

November 2, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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SafePal’s new Mini Wallet App will enable 950 million Telegram users to create individually owned and compliant crypto-friendly Swiss bank accounts, the firm said.

Self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet SafePal is joining Telegram’s rapidly growing crypto ecosystem by launching a Mini App wallet on Messenger.

SafePal officially introduced its Telegram Mini Wallet App on Nov. 2 after announcing pre-launch during a keynote at the TON Gateway event dedicated to The Open Network (TON) ecosystem.

According to an announcement shared by SafePal, its new Mini Wallet App will enable 950 million Telegram users to create individually owned and compliant crypto-friendly Swiss bank accounts.

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92,554 Users Exposed As Crypto Payments Firm Reveals Attacker Accessed Names, Birth Dates, Passports, Drivers Licenses and More

October 26, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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A US-based crypto payments firm says tens of thousands of users are exposed after a hacker gained access to an employee’s laptop. The fiat-to-crypto payment provider Transak says the security incident has affected 92,554 of its users. According to Transak, the attacker obtained unauthorized access through a “sophisticated phishing attack.” With the employee’s credentials, the […]

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Binance Kazakhstan Receives Formal Consent for Regulatory License

September 7, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Binance Kazakhstan received formal consent from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) for a full regulatory license, marking a major step toward becoming Kazakhstan’s first fully regulated Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF). The approval followed rigorous evaluations, including financial audits and ISO certifications. Once licensed, Binance will manage virtual assets, offer custody services, and conduct […]

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Court Upholds $1,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California

September 4, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Court Upholds ,000 Cap on Daily Crypto ATM Withdrawals in California

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A California Superior Court has upheld the Digital Financial Assets Law, which includes a $1,000 daily withdrawal limit for cryptocurrency ATMs. The law also requires crypto ATM operators to obtain licenses and comply with fee limits and new disclosures. California Court Upholds Bitcoin ATM Withdrawal Limit The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) […]

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SEC Revokes Lufkin Advisors’ Registration Amid Fraudulent Crypto Activities

June 28, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instituted administrative proceedings against Lufkin Advisors LLC on Wednesday. This follows an offer of settlement from Lufkin Advisors, which the SEC has accepted. The SEC found that Lufkin Advisors engaged in fraudulent activities, including the mismanagement of crypto assets, undisclosed investments with an employer related to the spouse […]

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