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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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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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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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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SEC Warns Public Against Unregistered and Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Philippines

The SEC is reminding the public to exercise caution or stop dealing with crypto exchanges not licensed in the Philippines.

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DA5 is the New BSP-Licensed VASP (Crypto Exchange), Plans to Launch SurgePay Wallet

Direct Agent 5 is planning to launch SurgePay - a blockchain wallet to make remittances coursed through the firm cheaper.

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Israel's chief economist lays out recommendations for crypto regulation

The chief economist said the Supervisor of Financial Service Providers and the Israel Securities Authority should be granted more powers to oversee the industry.

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VASP-Licensed Bexpress Publishes Position on Digital Assets Act of 2022

Bexpress, operating as Bexpress/Bexpro is a licensed virtual assets service provider (VASP) in the Philippines.

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List of Firms With Both VASP and EMI Licenses in the Philippines

With Binance intending to purchase a single firm with both EMI and VASP licenses, which companies in the Philippines have them both?

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Binance PH to Acquire a Single Firm That Has Both BSP VASP and EMI Licenses

Crypto exchange giant Binance announced that it plans to have a PH firm counterpart to be able to acquire a VASP License from the Central Bank.

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