Regulations
Animoca Brands wins Abu Dhabi approval to launch regulated fund
Animoca must meet capital, compliance, and operational conditions before final approval. The firm already secured in-principle approval for a crypto...
Thailand’s Bitkub said to eye Hong Kong listing
Thai market weakness is influencing the company’s shift. The potential fundraising amount is about $200 million. IPO activity in Hong...
Hong Kong crypto rules attract global banks as AMINA wins new approval
The licence covers 13 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, USD,C and Tether. AMINA reported a 233% increase in Hong Kong trading...
Why the European Commission wants to seize control of crypto oversight
MiCA currently lets companies gain cross-border access via a single national licence. National regulators and firms fear a loss of...
Brazil explores Bitcoin reserves as central bankers meet in Rio
Lawmakers previously proposed a $19 billion Bitcoin reserve. Countries like Germany, Pakistan, and the Philippines are reviewing similar plans. Brazil’s...
Germany’s AfD party proposes Bitcoin as strategic asset
The AfD party is urging Germany to treat Bitcoin as a strategic national asset. The AfD Bitcoin reserve motion seeks...
Australia tightens crypto rules: check out all the details
Crypto firms offering financial products must obtain an AFSL by 30 June. Bitcoin and NFTs are said to be excluded...
Thailand raids Worldcoin-linked site as regulators intensify crypto scrutiny
Thailand’s SEC raids site tied to World’s WLD exchange over alleged unlicensed operations. Regulators in Germany, Kenya, Brazil, and Indonesia...
Binance nears return to South Korea as regulators revisit Gopax stake review
Binance holds a 67% stake in Gopax, acquired in February 2023. A $4.3 billion US settlement eased regulatory concerns in...
Dubai cracks down on unlicensed crypto firms as UAE reinforces global crypto hub status
Dubai’s VARA fines 19 crypto firms for operating without proper licenses. Penalties range from AED 100,000 to AED 600,000 with...