Reflecting Singapore’s progressive stance on digital assets, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has awarded Hashkey Capital Singapore a full Capital Markets Services license, enabling the firm to enhance its fund management services and contribute significantly to the burgeoning blockchain community. Hashkey Capital Singapore Elevates Its Market Presence with New CMS License from MAS In […]
Crypto Exchange Binance Drops Abu Dhabi License Application as Global Needs Shift
Crypto exchange Binance has withdrawn its application for a license in Abu Dhabi. “When assessing our global licensing needs, we decided this application was not necessary,” a Binance spokesperson stated, adding that the company plans to continue to work with regulators “to provide world-class services and offerings in the Middle East and beyond.” Binance Says […]
Philippines Securities Regulator Says Binance Is Operating Without a License
Crypto exchange Binance is not a registered corporation in the Philippines hence its activities in the country are not above board, the Asian country’s securities regulator has said. The regulator warned of a possible jail term for individuals found enabling Binance’s activities in the Philippines. Licensed Overseas Organizations Still Need to Get Local Approval …
Crypto Payment Provider Alchemy Pay Secures Iowa Money Services License
The Singapore-based payment gateway Alchemy Pay has been granted the money services license by the U.S. state of Iowa. Both this license and the money transmitter license obtained from Arkansas nearly two months earlier underline Alchemy’s “dedication to compliance.” Alchemy Now in the Same League as Established Payment Providers Alchemy Pay, a crypto on-ramp and […]
Bitget Subsidiary Drops Hong Kong License Pursuit Amidst OSL Acquisition Rumors
The Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitget’s Hong Kong division said on Nov. 13 that it is no longer seeking a trading license to operate in that region. Market rumors suggest that Bitgetx’s decision not to seek the license may be linked to the rumored Bitget acquisition of OSL, a licensed Hong Kong exchange. No New …