Pakistan Introducing Regulations, Licensing Scheme for Crypto Firms

The government of Pakistan is putting in place regulations that will see digital currency firms licensed to combat illicit uses of the technology.

E-Commerce Giant Rakuten Wins License for New Crypto Exchange

Japan's Financial Service Agency has licensed a cryptocurrency exchange being rebranded and relaunched by internet giant Rakuten.

Pennsylvania Clarifies That Crypto Exchanges Are Not Money Transmitters

Pennsylvania's government has clarified that crypto exchanges and providers do not require a money transmission license to operate.

Dutch Financial Authorities Plan Licensing Scheme for Crypto Exchanges

Financial authorities in the Netherlands plan a licensing scheme for crypto exchanges and wallet providers to lower the risk of financial crimes.

Accenture Puts Software License Management on a Blockchain Platform

Accenture has rolled out a new software license management application built with distributed ledger tech from Digital Asset.

Japan’s FSA Expands Crypto Team to Handle Exchange License Reviews

Japan's financial regulator is recruiting more people next year to handle the growing interest among Japanese companies in a crypto exchange license.

Australian State Pilot Puts Driver’s Licenses on a Blockchain

Australia's New South Wales government is turning to blockchain for a state-wide test of a driver license digitization program slated for November.

AP Inks Deal With Blockchain Media Startup Civil

The Associated Press is partnering with blockchain journalism startup Civil to license articles for different newsrooms.

The Kodak KashMiner’s Flashy Debut Ends In Failure

The much-publicized partnership that would have resulted in digital media brand Kodak's name appearing on a series of bitcoin miners is no more.