Gemini Looks to Replace APAC Head in Singapore After Jeremy Ng Departs
The crypto exchange’s former Asia-Pacific chief has left the company, two sources tell CoinDesk.
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Dec 14, 2021 at 6:29 a.m. UTC
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Estonia’s New Anti-Money Laundering Chief Wants Stricter Rules for Crypto Licenses
The head of the Estonian Financial Intelligence Unit even wants to revoke existing licenses, but the communications manager for the FIU said that the country would not pursue...
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Oct 13, 2021 at 4:34 p.m. UTC
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Independent Reserve Becomes First Australian Crypto Exchange Licensed in Singapore
The exchange says it has become one of the first VASPs to obtain full licensure approval under Singapore’s Payment Services Act.
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Oct 1, 2021 at 1:15 a.m. UTC
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Crypto.com Receives EMI License in Malta
The Hong Kong-based exchange said it is the first crypto platform to receive an EMI license from the Malta Financial Services Authority.
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Jul 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
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Iran Issues License for Nation's Biggest Bitcoin Mining Operation
A Turkish firm has been granted a license to operate a data center with up to 6,000 bitcoin mining machines.
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May 5, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
May 5, 2020
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Why Crypto Exchange OKCoin Jumped Through Hoops to Get Licensed in Japan
While Japan is known for its retail market, crypto exchange OKCoin believes the country’s strict licensing regime will attract institutional investors.
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May 1, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
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Hong Kong's First Regulator-Approved Bitcoin Fund Targets $100M Raise
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has approved a bitcoin index fund from Arrano Capital, one aimed solely at institutional investors.
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Apr 20, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 20, 2020
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Binance CEO Says Crypto Exchange Has Applied for a Singapore License
The world's top cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume is hoping to get the official green light to operate in Singapore.
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Feb 17, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2020
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UK Financial Service Provider to Coinbase, Bitstamp Awarded FCA Payments License
A company that provides payment services for cryptocurrency companies including Coinbase, Bitstamp and Galaxy Digital has been awarded a license by the U.K.'s Financial Condu...
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Jan 29, 2020 at 1:49 p.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2020
Over 1,000 Bitcoin Miners Granted Licenses in Iran: Report
Iran's Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has issued more than 1,000 permits to cryptocurrency miners under new licensing requirements.
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Jan 27, 2020 at 1:02 p.m. UTC
Jan 27, 2020