Kasikornbank Financial Conglomerate, a Thai banking giant, has said it plans to launch the country’s first licensed digital asset custodian. The service, called Orbix Custodian, is licensed by the Finance Ministry and supervised by the securities regulator. Kasikornbank is currently testing its systems before launching in early 2025. The goal is to protect investors and […]
Quidax Becomes Nigeria’s First SEC Licensed Crypto Exchange
PRESS RELEASE. Lagos, Nigeria, 29th August 2024 – On Thursday, African-founded cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax announced that it has become the first crypto exchange to receive a provisional operating license by Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a Digital Assets Exchange. The license which was presented by the Securities and Exchange Commission grants Quidax the […]
Binance Expands Global Reach — Becomes Fully Licensed Crypto Exchange in El Salvador
Binance has become a fully licensed cryptocurrency exchange in El Salvador, having obtained two licenses: a Bitcoin Services Provider license (BSP) and a Digital Assets Services Provider license (DASP). According to the company, Binance now has approvals and registrations in 18 markets worldwide. Binance Now Fully Licensed in El Salvador Cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced Tuesday […]