Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael has said that the business is considering expanding internationally to Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. This is because of the absence of a stable regulatory environment in the United States. The CEO stated: “We’re particularly focused on Hong Kong, the UK and
Since the Dutch authority did not grant Binance a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license certifying that it complies with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange has decided to leave the country. The exchange said in a statement that as on July 17, only Dutch citizens may
KoinBX, India’s top crypto exchange, officially unveils the schedule of its first-ever ultimate crypto gala, Koin Crypto Meet 2023. The first edition of this remarkable event will be hosted on July 7, assembling the large crypto community in one of the busiest cities in India, Mumbai. KoinBX Crypto Meet 2023
Financial authorities in South Africa have recently demanded that cryptocurrency exchanges register by the end of the year or risk legal action. By the end of the year, South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority has mandated that cryptocurrency exchanges submit applications for operational licenses. Since accepting applications for licenses began
Lower crypto taxes and other measures impacting the crypto sector were approved by the National Council of the Slovak Republic, Slovakia’s parliament. An amendment that would lower individual income tax on gains from the sale of cryptocurrency held by the holder for a minimum of twelve months was approved by
A panel of specialists has deliberated on the extent of regulation required at Polkadot Decoded Web3 Foundation’s CLO Daniel Schoenberger calls for legal clarity that fosters Web3 innovation and to support startups in the field. Web3 Foundation, whose flagship project is Polkadot, held an expert panel at Polkadot Decoded on
Crypto exchange Bybit has been expanding rapidly. A license to operate a cryptocurrency exchange and offer digital asset custody services was revealed today by the exchange in Cyprus. Obtaining an operating license in Cyprus was a calculated move on Bybit’s part to widen its international reach. Bybit now has the
In recent years, Indian crypto exchanges increased in numbers while playing crucial roles in bolstering the adoption of cryptocurrencies. Significantly, India is one of the prominent countries for the crypto industry as it has vast users who emerged in the sector. Crypto adoption across the nation has been attributed to
The House of Lords, the upper house of Parliament in the United Kingdom, has given its approval to a measure that will regulate stablecoins and cryptocurrencies and provide oversight for the marketing of cryptocurrencies. After passing the House of Commons, the Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSMB) will go through
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is withdrawing from the Netherlands following its unsuccessful attempt to obtain a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Dutch regulator. The license would have certified it’s compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines. Starting from July 17, 2023, Dutch residents will only be
