Kraken Secures MiCA License, Expands Regulated Crypto Services Across 30 EU States

Kraken’s MiCA license unlocks seamless access to 30 European markets, fueling its expansion with unified compliance, elevated trust, and a powerful edge in regulated crypto services. With MiCA License, Kraken Unifies European Crypto Compliance and Broadens Reach Regulatory clarity in the European Union has opened the floodgates for licensed crypto expansion, offering major players a […]

Kraken Secures MiCA License, Expands Regulated Crypto Services Across 30 EU States

Kraken’s MiCA license unlocks seamless access to 30 European markets, fueling its expansion with unified compliance, elevated trust, and a powerful edge in regulated crypto services. With MiCA License, Kraken Unifies European Crypto Compliance and Broadens Reach Regulatory clarity in the European Union has opened the floodgates for licensed crypto expansion, offering major players a […]

Singapore Finalizes Crypto Rules—Firms Serving Overseas Must Comply by June

Singapore is mandating crypto service providers operating locally but serving overseas customers to get licensed or exit by June, with no grace period or phased rollout. Singapore Gives Crypto Firms Until June 2025 to Comply, Without Grace Period or Tiered Rollout The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) finalized its position on May 30 regarding the […]

Crypto Firms Eye Bank Charters Amid Regulatory Shift

U.S. digital asset firms are reportedly considering applying for bank charters and licenses, encouraged by the Trump administration’s more favorable stance towards the crypto industry. Trump Policies Spur Crypto Firms’ Banking Industry Interest Several U.S. digital asset firms are considering applying for bank charters and licenses, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing anonymous […]

Ripple Enters Broker-Dealer Arena as Hidden Road Gains FINRA Authorization

Ripple just unlocked a game-changing foothold in traditional finance as its $1.25 billion acquisition scores FINRA approval, supercharging institutional access to fixed income markets. Ripple’s Hidden Road Gets FINRA Go-Ahead to Expand Prime Brokerage Services Hidden Road, a global prime brokerage firm recently acquired by Ripple for $1.25 billion, announced a regulatory milestone Thursday. Its […]

Okx Goes All In on Europe After Securing MiCA License for 28 Countries

Okx has secured a MiCA license, unlocking crypto services for 400 million people across 28 European countries with free euro transactions, local payments, and 300+ trading pairs. Okx Expands Crypto Services Across Europe with MiCA License Crypto exchange Okx announced on Feb. 18 that it has expanded its services to 28 European Economic Area (EEA) […]

Bitpanda Secures FCA Approval to Expand Operations in the UK

Bitpanda has secured approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate in the United Kingdom, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the European cryptocurrency platform. This approval, along with a recently obtained MiCAR license, allows Bitpanda to expand its offerings in the UK, which include a range of crypto products such as staking, […]

Coinbase Secures UK Approval, Unlocking Ambitious Expansion Plans for Mass Adoption

Coinbase has secured UK regulatory approval, cementing its dominance as the country’s largest registered digital asset provider and accelerating its global expansion in crypto and fiat services. Crypto Giant Coinbase Gets FCA Approval Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Feb. 3 that it has secured its virtual asset service provider (VASP) registration in the […]

Ripple’s 2025 Breakthrough: Securing Key Licenses in New York and Texas

Ripple’s latest licensing wins in New York and Texas solidify its position in blockchain-powered payments, enabling compliant, real-time cross-border solutions for growing institutional demand. Ripple Secures Key Licenses to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments Ripple has entered 2025 with a strong push to expand its cross-border payment capabilities, securing Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in New York and […]