UAE regulators to allow Dubai-licensed VASPs to service entire country

The agreement between UAE regulators covers the mutual supervision of crypto providers, penalty imposition, information exchange and employee training. 

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Thailand launches regulatory sandbox to test crypto services

Thailand has been moving toward a more crypto-friendly stance throughout 2024, approving a Bitcoin ETF, initiating tax breaks for crypto and more.

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French regulator accepting CASP applications ahead of MiCA rollout

The AMF is giving firms registered under its current DASP rules ample time to transition, too.

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Taiwan Mobile receives VASP license, entry to crypto market

Taiwans second-largest telecom has found a way into the crypto market, bring resources and experience with it.

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Nigerian SEC mandates local offices for crypto firms

The requirement also states that applicants must report customer complaints and emergent risks and be subject to SEC inspections, audits and monitoring.

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MiCA laws come into effect in Europe Heres what you need to know

The EUs Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation introduces new rules for the cryptocurrency industry, which will affect stablecoins and crypto asset service providers.

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Nigerian SEC announces new rules, compliance program for digital assets

While this application process is intended to improve compliance, VASPs are directed to complete it no later than 30 days from the circular date.

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Zimbabwe consults crypto firms on virtual asset regulation needs

The Zimbabwean government hopes to create a regulatory structure tailored to countrys specific needs and conditions.

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Taiwan proposes tougher AML measures for crypto service providers

Taiwans Ministry of Justice proposed four amendments to the countrys AML regulations focused on cryptocurrency firms that plan to impose hefty penalties for noncompliance.

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PNP Subpoenas Local VASPs, 4.5M in Crypto Frozen by Foreign Exchange in Anson Que Ransom Case

Police uncovered how ransom in the Anson Que case was funneled through unregistered e-wallets linked to junket operators and converted into cryptocurrency.

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Crypto Leaders Urge Public to Send Comment About  SECs New Crypto Asset Service Provider Rules

DvCode CEO Eliezer Rabadon and CryptoArt PH Co-Founder Jopet Arias encourage Filipinos to send feedback on the SECs revised CASP guidelines during a BitPinas webcast, citing the importance of public participation in shaping crypto regulations.

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Crypto PH News Recap: Apr. 14 20, 2025

From Worldcoin activities in Metro Manila to BitPinas Webcast, here are some of the crypto news from the Philippines from last week April 14 – 20, 2025). Davao LGU Trains Developers in Blockchain From April 711, 2025, the Davao City Local Government Unit (LGU) hosted the ICP Code Camp, a five-day immersive boot camp transforming...

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New PH SEC Draft Guideline Allows Some Firms Skip Crypto Asset Service Provider Registration, Opens Stratbox

The SEC's new draft CASP rules add a registration exemption, remove marketing rules, and open the StratBox to crypto firms.

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Webcast: Crypto News Recap | Worldcoin in Manila, UnionBank News, New Crypto Draft Rules from SEC

The BitPinas Webcast is a weekly livestream series produced by BitPinas, the longest standing crypto publication in the Philippines.

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SEC New Draft Crypto Rules Adds 100M Capital Requirement, Registration Exemptions

The proposed issuance, now titled SEC Guidelines on the Operations of Crypto-Assets Service Providers, removes or revises several high-level policy sections from the original SEC Rules on Crypto-Assets Service Providers, in favor of highly detailed technical and compliance guidelines.

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Hong Kong to Release Cryptocurrency Exchange Licensing Guidelines

The Hong Kong Securities Futures Commission (SFC) plans to release guidelines for cryptocurrency exchange licensing next month, in support of trading services to retail investors by June 1. AML/KYC regulatory requirements were key considerations in the consultation process. Some trading platforms have already received licenses, while others have chosen to cease operations. (Read More)

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Hong Kong security regulator to issue crypto license guidelines in May

The crypto business guidelines were reportedly revealed by the chief executive of Hong Kong’s Securities Futures Commission, Julia Leung.

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Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law

The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance.

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Banking Giants Crédit Agricole, Santander Seek to Provide Crypto Custody Under French Registration

A subsidiary co-owned by Crédit Agricole and Santander has registered as a digital asset service provider in France. The registration of Caceis, a company that specializes in offering financial services to institutional investors, allows the two major European banks to tap into the crypto market. Crédit Agricole Asset Management Unit Obtains AMF Registration in France [...]

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Binance CEO Claims Chinese Communities Are ‘Buzzing’ After CCTV Airs Crypto Segment

On May 24, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, also known as CZ, shared through Twitter that “Chinese speaking communities are buzzing” following a news broadcast by state-operated media network China Central Television (CCTV) regarding Hong Kong’s latest cryptocurrency-focused regulatory policy. CCTV’s Coverage of Hong Kong’s Crypto Regulations Sparks Excitement, Says Binance CEO; Nanxin University Launches Metaverse

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