The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies and prominent crypto players like FTX. Compliance Concerns Trigger Regulatory Action Against Evolve Bank Evolve Bank […]
Binance Confirms Mastercard and Visa Support for Crypto Purchases but No Binance Credit Card Issued
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance posted on social media platform X Thursday that users can purchase cryptocurrency using Mastercard, Visa, or SEPA for bank transfers. The announcement led to confusion among some users regarding the reintroduction of Binance-branded credit cards. Binance Customer Support clarified that the current facilities allow the use of existing payment methods to buy […]
Bybit Affiliate Withdraws Hong Kong VASP Application Months After Regulator Issued License Warning
The Singaporean crypto exchange Bybit’s affiliate Spark Fintech Limited, has abandoned its pursuit of an operating license in Hong Kong. The affiliate withdrew its virtual asset trading platform application on May 31, exactly four months after submitting it. The decision followed the Hong Kong regulator’s classification of Bybit as an unlicensed entity, accompanied by threats […]