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Licensing

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Policy
Société générale
Societe Generale Becomes First Company to Win French Crypto License
SG Forge is licensed to provide buying and selling, exchange and custody of digital assets.
(Shutterstock)
By Jamie Crawley
Jul 19, 2023 at 9:32 a.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2023
Société GénéraleFranceAMFLicensing
Dubai (shutterlk/Shutterstock)
Finance
Julius baer
Julius Baer Eyes Expansion to Dubai for Crypto Services: Bloomberg
The expansion would be the private bank's first for its crypto offering beyond its native Switzerland, where it has provided digital asset services since the start of 2020.
Dubai (shutterlk/Shutterstock)
By Jamie Crawley
Jun 29, 2023 at 3:13 p.m. UTC
Jun 29, 2023
Julius BaerDubaiUAELicensing
Tim Byun (OKX)
Finance
Exclusive
Crypto Exchange OKX Wins Preparatory License in Dubai, Set to Boost Staff
Once the so-called MVP license becomes operational, OKX Middle East will offer spot, derivatives and fiat services including U.S. dollar and UAE dirham deposits and withdrawal...
Tim Byun (OKX)
By Ian Allison
Jun 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 15, 2023
Exclusive OKXDubaiPolicyCrypto ExchangesLicensing
The Financial Markets Authority in Paris, France (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
Finance
Okx
Crypto Exchange OKX Targets France as Regional Hub With Plan to Hire 100 People
OKX has applied for a Digital Asset Service Provider license to join dozens of companies that have already won approval.
The Financial Markets Authority in Paris, France (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
By Jamie Crawley
May 23, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
May 23, 2023
OKXFranceRegulatorsAMFLicensing
(Emmanuel Ikwuegbu/Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
Nigeria's SEC Mulls Allowing Tokenized Equity, Property but Not Crypto: Bloomberg
The regulator is considering applications for digital asset exchanges on a trial basis.
(Emmanuel Ikwuegbu/Unsplash)
By Sandali Handagama
May 1, 2023 at 7:49 a.m. UTC
May 1, 2023
RegulationsNigeriaCryptoTokenized AssetsLicensing
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Finance
Coinbase
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Receives License to Operate in Bermuda
In March, the company was reported to be exploring options to launch an offshore platform.
(Chesnot/Getty Images)
By Helene Braun
Apr 20, 2023 at 4:27 p.m. UTC
Apr 20, 2023
CoinbaseCanadaCrypto ExchangeBermuda Monetary AuthorityBermudaRegulationLicensing
(Saj Shafique/Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms
The mandatory licensing regime applies to all companies seeking to provide services in the country, unless they are already licensed in financial free zones in the United Arab...
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By Sandali Handagama
Apr 18, 2023 at 11:05 a.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2023
RegulationsUAEDubaiLicensing
The EU is set to vote on MiCA. (Pixabay)
Policy
Regulations
High Hopes for EU’s MiCA Law With Final Vote Imminent
EU member nations are already jostling to hold the crypto crown as the bloc becomes the first major global jurisdiction to regulate the sector.
The EU is set to vote on MiCA. (Pixabay)
By Jack Schickler
Apr 13, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 13, 2023
RegulationsMiCAEUEU ParliamentLicensingFrancePortugal
Crypto casino Rollbit is waiting to hear from authorities in Curacao, where it is seeking to renew its license to operate there. (Cole Marshall/Unsplash)
Markets
Curacao
Crypto Casino Rollbit's Token Drops 20% Amid Licensing Concerns
The firm says Curaçao authorities are conducting an annual license review.
Crypto casino Rollbit is waiting to hear from authorities in Curacao, where it is seeking to renew its license to operate there. (Cole Marshall/Unsplash)
By Sam Reynolds
Mar 31, 2023 at 7:09 a.m. UTC
Mar 31, 2023
Curacaoonline gamingLicensingCryptoRegulation
Dubai (Lu ShaoJi/Getty)
Policy
Regulations
Dubai’s Crypto Industry Welcomes New Licensing Regime Amid Global Regulatory Uncertainty
The emirate’s ambitious framework tackles a broad range of assets and activities, designed to attract firms seeking regulatory clarity.
Dubai (Lu ShaoJi/Getty)
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 2, 2023 at 10:59 a.m. UTC
Mar 2, 2023
RegulationsDubaiMENALicensing