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11.06 / 23:17

Crypto.com VASP Crypto.com Receives VASP Approval from Central Bank of Ireland

The cryptocurrency industry in Ireland continues to expand as the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) granted Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) approval to Crypto.com on June 11.

13.07 / 03:40

SEC VASP Nigeria’s SEC Mandates VASPs to Establish Local Offices for Framework Program Eligibility

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mandated on June 21 that all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), including cryptocurrency companies, establish offices in Nigeria as part of eligibility requirements under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP).

24.05 / 23:05

OKX VASP OKX Withdraws VASP License Application in Hong Kong

Crypto exchange OKX announced on Friday that it has withdrawn its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license application in Hong Kong and will cease to provide trading services to residents.

18.05 / 00:39

VASP Turkey Drafts Crypto Bills To Align With International Standards

In a major move, Turkey drafted a crypto bill, tabled by the ruling party (AK Party) Group Chairperson Abdullah Güler on May 16, to regulate the cryptocurrency market in accordance with international standards.

28.03 / 17:59

VASP Bank of Spain Stratis Blockchain Receives Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Registration in Spain

Stratis, a blockchain company specializing in flexible and modular enterprise-grade solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from the Banco de España, the central bank of Spain. This registration officially recognizes Stratis as a registered blockchain platform operating in the country.

09.11 / 14:49

Gemini VASP Gemini Adapts to UK’s Travel Rule, Implements Outward Transfer Restrictions to Comply

Gemini, a cryptocurrency exchange, has implemented changes in response to new regulations affecting virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the UK.

19.10 / 17:49

BitPanda VASP BitPanda Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider License in Norway, Pioneering European Exchange

Bitpanda, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange, has announced that it has secured a license to offer virtual asset services (VASP) in Norway, expanding its regulatory approvals.

04.09 / 20:05

OKX VASP OKX In Final Stage To Obtain Hong Kong VASP License As Retail Trading Market Grows

Digital asset exchange, OKX has entered the final stage to obtain a Virtual Asset Service Provider License (VASP) in Hong Kong.

04.09 / 11:11

Blockchain regulation Bitcoin Regulation Bitcoin VASP OKX crypto exchange enters final stage of Hong Kong VASP license application

OKX cryptocurrency exchange has entered the final stage before acquiring a virtual asset service provider license (VASP) in Hong Kong. The crypto exchange expects the final approval for a VASP by March next year.

17.06 / 18:31

Provident Binance Waters CEO Platform Action VASP exits dutch Binance Exits Dutch Market Following Unsuccessful Bid for VASP License

Binance crypto exchange has decided to withdraw from the Dutch market following an unsuccessful attempt to obtain a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the Dutch regulator.

16.01 / 22:21

regulation lending Nexo Caribbean VASP Financial Nexo sues Cayman Islands financial regulator over VASP license

The same week that Bulgarian authorities were raiding Nexo’s offices and indicting four individuals for charges related to money laundering, the crypto lender filed suit in the Cayman Islands.

21.12 / 21:15

business regulation coinbase VASP Coinbase secures VASP registration in Ireland

Crypto exchange Coinbase was granted permission by the Central Bank of Ireland to act as a virtual asset service provider (VASP), according to a Dec. 21 announcement. The company’s operations in the country will be overseen by Cormac Dinan, a former employee of Crypto.com, Deloitte and Citigroup.

27.04 / 12:53

business Government Adoption South America VASP Cuban central bank makes it official: VASP licensing coming in May

In a move that could potentially foster the growth of Cuba's nascent tech industry, the Banco Central de Cuba (BCC), the country's central bank, will begin issuing licenses for Bitcoin (BTC) and other virtual asset services providers (VASPs).

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