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Created: 2026/05/29 16:28
Updated: 2026/05/29 16:28
Kraken Pursues European Banking License in Lithuania

Kraken Pursues European Banking License in Lithuania

Kraken is applying for a full European banking license in Lithuania, which would make it the first crypto exchange to hold such authorization in the EU. The post

Author: Blockonomi
Kraken Eyes European Banking License as Global Regulatory Push Continues

Kraken Eyes European Banking License as Global Regulatory Push Continues

TLDR Kraken is seeking a full banking license in Europe, targeting Lithuania as its preferred jurisdiction If approved, Kraken would be the only crypto exchange

Author: Coincentral
Bitcoin Suisse Wins Abu Dhabi License, Extends Digital Asset Push into the UAE

Bitcoin Suisse Wins Abu Dhabi License, Extends Digital Asset Push into the UAE

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Suisse Wins Abu Dhabi License, Extends Digital Asset Push into the UAE Bitcoin Suisse won regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi, allowing it

Author: bitcoinmagazine
Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority CEO: Finance’s AI future moves at the speed of its slowest regulator

Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority CEO: Finance’s AI future moves at the speed of its slowest regulator

Matthew White, CEO of Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, at the TOKEN2049 conference in 2025.

Author: Fortune
How Dubai’s VARA is Shaping the Future of Virtual Assets — Key Developments Ahead

How Dubai’s VARA is Shaping the Future of Virtual Assets — Key Developments Ahead

Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority signals a shift towards a mature virtual asset ecosystem, enhancing institutional participation. The post How Dubai’

Author: Coinfomania
Dubai Strengthens Crypto Lead as Asia Splits Between Regulation

Dubai Strengthens Crypto Lead as Asia Splits Between Regulation

TL;DR Dubai has become Asia’s largest regulated crypto hub with 50 licensed virtual asset firms. India’s central bank continues pushing to keep banks insulated

Author: Blockonomi
EU’s MiCA Transition Period Ends: Unlicensed Crypto Firms Must Exit or Face Enforcement

EU’s MiCA Transition Period Ends: Unlicensed Crypto Firms Must Exit or Face Enforcement

BitcoinWorld EU’s MiCA Transition Period Ends: Unlicensed Crypto Firms Must Exit or Face Enforcement The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation

Author: bitcoinworld
Dubai’s VARA Licenses 50 Virtual Asset Service Providers — What This Means for Compliance

Dubai’s VARA Licenses 50 Virtual Asset Service Providers — What This Means for Compliance

Dubai's VARA celebrates the licensing of 50 Virtual Asset Service Providers, highlighting the region's regulatory growth. The post Dubai’s VARA Licenses 50 Virtual

Author: Coinfomania
Standard Chartered Becomes First G-SIB to Offer Direct USDC Minting and Redemption for Institutions

Standard Chartered Becomes First G-SIB to Offer Direct USDC Minting and Redemption for Institutions

Standard Chartered has partnered with Circle to become the first global systemically important bank offering institutional clients direct minting and.

Author: Blockchainreporter
VARA Dubai emerges as UAE's most popular regulator with 50th VASP issued license

VARA Dubai emerges as UAE's most popular regulator with 50th VASP issued license

UAE now has 101 regulated Virtual Asset Service Providers, and more than 50% of the licensed VASPs are in VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) in Dubai, UAE

Author: Cryptopolitan