Binance Bid to Re-Enter UK Market Hits Regulatory Roadblocks
Key Insights Binance struggling to find approved UK partner needed to relaunch operations At least 3 potential firms have rejected…
Crypto Exchange Bybit Applies for Hong Kong VATP License
Key Insights Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit applies for retail trading license in Hong Kong Bybit seeks to tap growing demand among…
Snowstorm Forces Adjournment of Binance vs SEC Case
Key Insights Binance’s court hearing with SEC was postponed to Monday due to D.C. winter storm after week of crypto…
Binance Exchange Goes Live in Thailand
Key Insights Binance launches new Thai crypto exchange, opening to general public Move challenges major player Bitkub, which has 77%…
Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulator Grants Conditional License to OKX
Key Insights Dubai’s virtual asset regulator VARA grants conditional license to OKX cryptocurrency exchange OKX’s Dubai subsidiary not yet operational…
Quickbit Loses Gibraltar License After Anti-Money Laundering Breaches
Key Insights Gibraltar regulator cancels Quickbit’s operating license over anti-money laundering failures Extensive investigation found lack of customer due diligence…
Asian Crypto Exchange BingX Becomes Chelsea Sponsor
Key Insights Chelsea FC sign sleeve sponsorship deal with Asian crypto exchange BingX BingX logo to appear on Chelsea shirts…
OKX Bows to UK FCA, Sets New Crypto Risk Rules
Key Insights OKX implementing strict new crypto trading rules for UK users from Jan 8 Investors must pass risk questionnaires…
India Accuses Major Crypto Exchanges of Illegal Operations Without Local Registration
Key Insights India’s financial crimes watchdog issues compliance notices to 9 major crypto exchanges including Binance, KuCoin, Bitfinex Authorities allege…
Binance’s Zhao Ordered to Stay in US Amid Flight Risk Until February Sentencing
Key Insights Judge orders Binance founder CZ to stay in US until February 2024 sentencing, citing flight risk Ruling blocks…