A Bloc Splits Along National Lines Around 230 firms have secured authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework so far, according …
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Bhutan’s GMC offers quick licenses, bank accounts to lure crypto firms
by shayaanby shayaanGelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) in Bhutan is offering an accelerated licensing pathway for crypto and fintech companies already regulated in hubs such …
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Executives at federally regulated banks told a Consensus Miami 2026 panel that crypto companies are increasingly seeking bank licenses as the industry …
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Hong Kong sets strict conditions for future stablecoin licenses after first approvals
by shayaanby shayaanThe Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) warns that only a few companies will be granted stablecoin issuer licenses going forward. According to …
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HSBC and Standard Chartered-led group land Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licenses
by shayaanby shayaanHong Kong granted its first two stablecoin issuer licenses to HSBC and Anchorpoint Financial, a Standard Chartered-led consortium that includes Animoca Brands …
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Hong Kong has not issued a single stablecoin license despite senior officials publicly targeting March 2026 for the first batch of approvals. …
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Gibraltar Licenses First Prediction Market Operator in Bid to Attract Sector Growth
by shayaanby shayaanGibraltar has issued its first license to a prediction market operator, as higher UK gambling taxes begin to put pressure on the …
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Australia passes crypto regulation requiring exchanges to obtain financial services licenses
by shayaanby shayaanAustralia passed legislation on Wednesday, creating its first comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets that requires crypto exchanges and custody providers to …
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Smarkets Applies for U.S. Derivatives Licenses as Prediction Market Competition Intensifies
by shayaanby shayaanThe U.K.-based betting exchange Smarkets has sought authorization with the U.S. regulators to run a prediction market exchange, the biggest indicator yet …
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Payments company Strike received a virtual currency license and a money transmitter license (MTL) from the New York State Department of Financial …