Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been granted approval to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in France. This registration allows Coinbase to offer a wide range of products and services to retail, institutional, and ecosystem clients in the country. The approval comes as Coinbase continues to expand its presence in Europe and positions itself […]
Hong Kong regulators have announced that they are open to considering applications for spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued a joint statement acknowledging the changing virtual asset environment since 2018. Previously, the SFC had implemented a regulatory approach that limited participation to professional […]
Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has received regulatory approval from the French regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) to offer its crypto exchange services and products in France. This approval, known as the Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) registration, allows Coinbase to provide digital asset custody and trading services to both retail and institutional customers […]
Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has obtained virtual asset service provider (VASP) status in France, allowing it to expand its operations in Europe. The company has registered with France’s Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and can now offer retail and institutional services, including crypto custody, crypto-to-crypto trading, and buying and selling crypto for […]
Coinbase, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has received regulatory approval from the French regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) to offer its crypto exchange services and products in France. This approval, known as the Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) registration, allows Coinbase to provide digital asset custody and trading services to both retail and institutional customers […]
French regulatory authorities have granted approvals to foreign cryptocurrency firms as 2023 comes to a close. On December 21, licenses were awarded to crypto exchange Coinbase and stablecoin issuer Circle. Coinbase has obtained the Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) authorization from France’s financial regulator, allowing the company to custody digital assets and offer crypto trading […]
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of BitMEX, has highlighted potential arbitrage opportunities arising from the SEC’s concerns regarding crypto ETFs. Hayes explains that an ETF utilizing in-kind transactions would be a simpler option, as it wouldn’t directly impact Bitcoin trades. However, he points out that a cash-based ETF could lead to complexities and […]
Uphold, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it will delist several cryptocurrencies, including Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Cardano. The move is part of a larger “delisting spree” by Uphold, which aims to comply with emerging cryptocurrency regulations in Canada. Uphold has entered into a “Pre-Registration Undertaking” with the Ontario Securities Commission to become a […]
Bitfinex Securities has successfully raised $5.2 million through one of the world’s first tokenized bonds. The bond, issued by Alternative, a securitization fund under microfinancing platform Mikro Kapital, was denominated in Tether (USDT) and issued on the Liquid Network. The tokenized bond, named ALT2612, has a 36-month tenor and offers a 10% coupon.This achievement is […]
In 2024, the cryptocurrency trading sector is set to experience significant court rulings that could shape the future of the global financial world. Key players such as Coinbase, Binance, Ripple, and prominent figures like Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried are at the center of these legal battles.One of the most closely watched cases is the […]
