Kraken Secures VARA Approval to Launch Crypto Trading and Staking in UAE
In recent developments, kraken parent company Payward has received preliminary regulatory approval to expand operations in the United Arab Emirates. The move strengthens Dubai’s position as a global crypto hub…
OCC Gives Augustus Conditional Approval to Build AI-Native Clearing Bank in t…
In recent developments, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has granted Augustus conditional approval to establish Augustus Bank, N.A., a clearing bank built from the ground up…
SIX Group wins Swiss approval to offer crypto custody alongside traditional s…
In recent developments, sIX Group received FINMA approval to provide crypto custody through the same regulated infrastructure used for traditional securities settlement and post-trade services. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
Coinbase receives conditional approval for US trust charter
In recent developments, chief legal officer Paul Grewal announced the approval on Thursday, thanking OCC head Jonathan Gould, who took office less than a year ago. Looking closer, market participants…
US Lawmaker Probes Federal Reserve Approval of Kraken, Warns of ‘Critical?…
In recent developments, scrutiny over crypto access to the U.S. payment system intensifies as lawmakers question how Kraken secured Federal Reserve account approval, raising fresh concerns about regulatory consistency, risk…
Nasdaq Wins SEC Approval to Trade Tokenized Securities in Pilot Program
In recent developments, the approval lets Nasdaq test tokenized versions of some stocks and ETFs without moving beyond existing market rails. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts…
DZ Bank Receives German Regulatory Approval for Crypto Trading Platform
In recent developments, dZ BANK secures BaFin MiCAR approval for its “meinkrypto” platform, enabling cooperative banks to offer crypto trading. DZ BANK received MiCAR approval from the Federal Financial Supervisory…
UK’s FCA grants regulatory approval to Ripple
In recent developments, the approval allows limited crypto-related activities but not full financial services authorisation. Registration confirms compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing rules. The approval supports Ripple’s expansion…
Ripple scores UK regulatory approval via local subsidiary
In recent developments, ripple’s UK subsidiary gained regulatory approval as an Electronic Money Institution to provide payment services, but faces limits on certain crypto activities. Looking closer, market participants highlight…
The hidden risk of public WiFi: How a single approval wiped a crypto wallet
In recent developments, a crypto user who lost $5,000 from a hot wallet after a stay at a hotel said the real culprits were open WiFi, a casual lobby phone…
