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119 Brokerage Firms Registered in Mwali Last Year

  • The Mwali International Services Authority had 258 firms in its registry by the end of 2024.
  • Some popular names like RoboForex, Alpari and HF Markets are regulated on the island.
Wednesday, 24/09/2025 | 10:18 GMT by Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency

Bybit Gains MiCAR License, Establishes European Headquarters in Vienna

  • The license enables the firm to operate in 29 EEA countries through its new hub in Austria.
  • The company plans to hire over 100 professionals in Vienna to support its growth.
Thursday, 29/05/2025 | 15:52 GMT by Tareq Sikder
FinTech

Revolut Aims for 10 Million Users in France with EU HQ and Banking License Push

  • The firm plans to invest more than €1 billion in France and seek a local banking license.
  • The company secured a UK banking license and seeks approvals in other markets, including India.
Monday, 19/05/2025 | 12:22 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Circle Secures In-Principle Abu Dhabi Approval as It Pursues NYSE IPO

  • The firm is expanding in the Middle East through a partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Hub71.
  • USDC remains the second-largest stablecoin, with over $62 billion in circulation.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 12:30 GMT by Tareq Sikder
FinTech

Neobank Bunq Files for Broker-Dealer Registration in the US; Reports 65% Profit Growth

  • The company plans to diversify revenue with new features, including stock trading tools, amid potential interest rate cuts.
  • The CEO hopes to secure a full banking license after the broker-dealer authorization.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 13:23 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Kraken Secures Restricted Dealer Registration in Canada: Appoints New North America GM

  • The company is offering free Interac e-Transfer deposits to Canadian clients to facilitate crypto investing.
  • Under the Ontario Securities Commission’s supervision, clients now have access to crypto products.
Wednesday, 02/04/2025 | 13:15 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Bybit Receives UAE In-Principle Approval Following $1.4 Billion Breach

  • With this approval, the firm is moving closer to obtaining a full operational license in the UAE.
  • The company holds regulatory approvals in India, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Turkey.
Thursday, 27/02/2025 | 09:34 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

SFC Approves Four VATPs and Outlines Licensing Conditions After Inspections

  • VATPs must complete rectification actions and conduct vulnerability assessments to operate.
  • A new circular provides guidance on the VATP licensing process and second-phase assessments.
Wednesday, 18/12/2024 | 11:58 GMT by Tareq Sikder
FinTech

Revolut Applies for Bank License in New Zealand Following Its Launch in 2023

  • The firm launched in New Zealand in July last year, processing NZ$350 million in transactions.
  • The company offers cryptocurrency trading, a service not provided by any New Zealand bank.
Thursday, 05/12/2024 | 17:19 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Payments

Polish KNF Revokes Conotoxia's Payment Services License

  • The company was ordered to cease operations and settle accounts by year-end.
  • The cancellation of the payment license will not, however, affect FX/CFD operations.
Thursday, 03/10/2024 | 10:02 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Regulation

US FX/CFD Broker Relinquishes CySEC License

  • AMP Global has just announced that it is in the process of voluntarily renouncing its CIF License.
  • The decision was also confirmed by the Cypriot regulator.
Thursday, 05/09/2024 | 10:43 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

Robinhood Eyes Bitcoin Futures Launch in Europe and US

  • The Commission-free trading platform broadens its reach to Hawaii and US territories.
  • In the meantime, it is considering new cryptocurrency derivatives products.
Wednesday, 03/07/2024 | 07:15 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

Crypto.com Gains VASP Approval from Central Bank of Ireland

  • The firm can now offer crypto-to-fiat exchanges and fiat wallets in Ireland.
  • It serves 100 million customers globally and plans to expand its services following the approval.
Tuesday, 11/06/2024 | 13:30 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

ASIC Aims to Simplify Search for Information on Licensed Brokers

  • Data from ASIC Connect will be transferred to the Professional Registers Search.
  • The regulator aims to simplify consumers' search for information about licensed firms.
Tuesday, 28/05/2024 | 06:47 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Payments

Unlimit Jumps into Indian Payments Arena, Clinches RBI Approval

  • By 2024, digital commerce in India is projected to dominate, with transactions reaching US$211.30 billion.
  • The firm's entry into the Indian market has followed its recent expansion in Africa.
Thursday, 25/04/2024 | 00:01 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

Deribit Secures Conditional Dubai VASP License, Names Luuk Strijers as CEO

  • The firm is in the process of relocating its global headquarters to Dubai.
  • It targets institutional investors while serving retail clients via its Panama affiliate.
Tuesday, 02/04/2024 | 06:00 GMT by Tareq Sikder
FinTech

Alchemy Pay Invests in UK's LaPay to Expand Global Payment Solutions

  • LaPay holds a UK Authorised Payment Institution License regulated by the FCA.
  • Alchemy Pay holds regulatory licenses across four continents, totaling six licenses.
Thursday, 28/03/2024 | 16:50 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

FX/CFD Broker Banxso Obtains FSC Mauritius and ASIC Licenses This Week

  • The company secures FSC Mauritius license, elevating global financial services.
  • A few days ago, it added similar authorization granted by the Australian ASIC.
Thursday, 21/03/2024 | 09:24 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Doo Financial Expands Hong Kong Footprint with Securities Trading License

  • HK regulator approves Doo Financial for securities dealing, boosting its regional presence.
  • In the meantime, the company opened a new office in Dubai.
Friday, 15/03/2024 | 08:06 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

OKX Joins Growing List of Crypto Exchanges with Singapore's MPI License

  • Another digital assets platform secured an in-principle payments license.
  • OKX is now able to provide digital payment token services and cross-border transfers.
Wednesday, 13/03/2024 | 07:55 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Indie Advice's License Axed by ASIC: Financial Inactivity Fallout

  • Despite the cancellation, the license is effective till June 2024 for dispute resolutions.
  • This is another ASF license withdrawal in recent months.
Tuesday, 23/01/2024 | 08:59 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

NCM Investment Bolsters Middle East Presence with UAE License

  • The company secures a Category 1 license from the SCA, expanding its MENA operations.
  • The region is attracting a rising number of financial and cryptocurrency firms.
Thursday, 18/01/2024 | 08:23 GMT by Damian Chmiel
FinTech

FCA Greenlights Worldline for the UK Fintech Expansion

  • Worldline strengthens in the UK post-Brexit with FCA payment license.
  • The new authorization will allow the company to expand in the country.
Tuesday, 28/11/2023 | 08:39 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Targets over 700 Unused Financial Licenses in Consumer Safety Drive

  • The UK regulator revokes unused financial licenses for consumer safety.
  • New laws have been in force since 2022.
Monday, 27/11/2023 | 08:47 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

ASIC Suspends Licenses of JB Markets, First City amid Compliance Failures

  • Licenses will be reinstated once both companies meet AFS requirements.
  • The specter of complete authorization loss looms over First City.
Thursday, 16/11/2023 | 09:02 GMT by Damian Chmiel
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