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UAE to Strive for Virtual Service Provider Licenses before Q2

UAE to Strive for Virtual Service Provider Licenses before Q2

In a bid to become a global crypto hub, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gearing up to issue federal licenses to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) by the end of Q1 2022.

National Bank of Georgia Enhances Sanction Monitoring, Includes Virtual Asset Service Providers

National Bank of Georgia Enhances Sanction Monitoring, Includes Virtual Asset Service Providers

The Acting President of the National Bank of Georgia, Archil Mestvirishvili, stated that the bank has not only been monitoring the observance of financial sanctions but also expanded its oversight to virtual asset service providers.

Hong Kong to Release Cryptocurrency Exchange Licensing Guidelines

Hong Kong to Release Cryptocurrency Exchange Licensing Guidelines

The Hong Kong Securities Futures Commission (SFC) plans to release guidelines for cryptocurrency exchange licensing next month, in support of trading services to retail investors by June 1. AML/KYC regulatory requirements were key considerations in the consultation process. Some trading platforms have already received licenses, while others have chosen to cease operations.

Kraken Secures E-Money License in EU, Expands Virtual Asset Services in Spain

Kraken Secures E-Money License in EU, Expands Virtual Asset Services in Spain

Kraken, a San Francisco-based crypto platform, has secured an E-Money Institution license from the Central Bank of Ireland and registered as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Spain. These moves are part of Kraken's strategy to expand its European operations.

Estonia to Strengthen Supervision of Virtual Asset Service Providers

Estonia to Strengthen Supervision of Virtual Asset Service Providers

Estonia has recently considered enacting new rules on encryption and proposed draft legislation that will strengthen the supervision of virtual asset service providers.

FATF Assessment Finds Majority of US Exchanges are Compliant with Virtual Asset Guidance

FATF Assessment Finds Majority of US Exchanges are Compliant with Virtual Asset Guidance

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published an assessment of the US’s compliance with its revised criteria for anti-money laundering (AML) and terrorist financing (CTF) through virtual assets and found that most virtual asset providers are compliant.

FATF Virtual Assets Guidelines for Cryptosphere Review

FATF Virtual Assets Guidelines for Cryptosphere Review

With the growing concern of virtual assets/cryptocurrencies being used as a medium for the financing of illegal activities, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issues revised guidance from time to time to combat money laundering and terrorist financing involving virtual assets (VAs) and virtual asset service providers (VASPs).

Risk Assurance Group and Telecom Analytics Provider Combat Fraud with Blockchain

Risk Assurance Group and Telecom Analytics Provider Combat Fraud with Blockchain

Subex, a notable telecom analytics solution provider, has partnered with the Risk & Assurance Group (RAG) for blockchain-enabled fraud management solutions.

HKSFC Guidance on Virtual Asset Fund Managers: The 4 Key Takeaways

HKSFC Guidance on Virtual Asset Fund Managers: The 4 Key Takeaways

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) released the latest guideline “Proforma Terms and Conditions for Licensed Corporations which Manage Portfolios that Invest in Virtual Assets”, providing further guidance on fund dealing and virtual asset fund management.

Bakkt And Galaxy Digital Announce New Bitcoin Service Aimed at Institutional Investors

Bakkt And Galaxy Digital Announce New Bitcoin Service Aimed at Institutional Investors

Regulated bitcoin futures provider Bakkt and Galaxy Digital’s trading arm seek to cater to the rising institutional demand for Bitcoin. The two firms have just developed a new service targeting institutional investors looking to purchase and store Bitcoin.

The Cayman Islands Creates Regulatory Framework to Attract Virtual Asset Business

The Cayman Islands Creates Regulatory Framework to Attract Virtual Asset Business

The Ministry of Financial Services of the Cayman Islands announced that it is building regulatory frameworks for individuals and entities that offer digital assets in business.

GlobalSTOX’s Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Has Successfully Obtained a TCSP License

GlobalSTOX’s Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Has Successfully Obtained a TCSP License

GlobalSTOX Limited (“GSL”) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, HKSTOX Finance Limited, has successfully obtained a Trust or Company Service Provider License (“TCSP License”) on 29 April 2020. The TCSP license number is TC007109.

Ledger Will Provide its First Crypto Lending Partner YouHodler with Crypto Insurance

Ledger Will Provide its First Crypto Lending Partner YouHodler with Crypto Insurance

FinTech platform and crypto-backed loan service provider YouHodler has selected digital asset wallet provider Ledger Vault to be implemented across its platform, to offer its users an added layer of security and protection.

Why Hong Kong Will Be a Leading Digital Asset Trading Centre in Asia

Why Hong Kong Will Be a Leading Digital Asset Trading Centre in Asia

Reasons why Hong Kong will a leading digital asset trading centre in Asia.

Paraguay Begins to Audit Local Crypto Industry to Comply with FATF Guidelines

Paraguay Begins to Audit Local Crypto Industry to Comply with FATF Guidelines

Paraguay is looking to take its cryptocurrency industry mainstream, in light of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) guidance on virtual asset service providers (VASPs) released earlier this year.

Kraken Brings Crypto Asset Liquidity to Skrill and Neteller

Kraken Brings Crypto Asset Liquidity to Skrill and Neteller

Paysafe, a leading specialized payments platform has chosen US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken as their crypto asset liquidity provider.

New Ride-Hailing App to Transform Payments by Offering Blockchain Direct Transactions

New Ride-Hailing App to Transform Payments by Offering Blockchain Direct Transactions

Bayride has revealed RideNode, a new transportation virtual and blockchain currency that seeks to transform the payment structures in this sector. America’s ride-hailing industry is touted to be revolutionized because RideNode will offer direct transactions between the service provider and consumers.

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