The authorities cited the Law on Digital Assets, enacted in February 2023, that forbids the issuance and trading of digital currencies and the crypto exchange operation without a national license, according to reports. The Ministry of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan has officially confirmed they have blocked the Coinbase website in the country. The authorities…
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According to customer emails, the changes will go into effect starting Nov. 30. Kraken will suspend all transactions related to Tether (USDT), Dai (DAI), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), Wrapped Ether (WET) and Wrapped Axelar (WAXL) in Canada in November and December, according to multiple customer emails shared with Cointelegraph. In response to a request for comment…
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Source: AdobeStock / photo_gonzo Kraken appoints Bivu Das, an ex-Starling Bank executive, as a UK corporate representative to drive business expansion in the strengthening UK regulatory environment. On October 27, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced that Bivu Das, a fintech entrepreneur and former Starling Bank executive, will take over the role of Managing Director…
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Kraken, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its intention to acquire Coin Meester B.V. (BCM) in the Netherlands. On October 5, in a blog post, Kraken emphasized that the planned acquisition “highlights our commitment to growing our business in Europe” and underlined its intention to leverage its strong financial position and highly competitive product…
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This week’s Crypto Biz explores Kraken’s securities arm, Gemini’s expansion in India, Binance’s return to Belgium, and an oil company in Argentina investing in crypto mining. Cryptocurrency exchanges are adopting alternative strategies to conduct business in the face of tighter crypto regulatory environments worldwide. Signs are everywhere. Kraken is reportedly moving to offer securities trading in…
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San Francisco-based crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly considering a move into the stock market with the addition of stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its trading platform, according to a Bloomberg report today. The move, slated for as early as 2024, will mark Kraken as the first crypto exchange to diversify its trading options beyond…
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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced new achievements in implementing its strategy to pursue expansion on the European market. The U.S. trading platform for digital assets said it has received regulatory nods from the monetary authorities of Ireland and Spain, two of the EU nations with relatively clear rules for the industry. Another Major U.S. Crypto Exchange,…
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The firm reportedly acquired a broker-dealer license from the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority as part of the expansion plan. Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken reportedly plans to offer users trading services for stocks listed in the United States and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. According to a Sept. 27 Bloomberg report, the U.S.-based exchange planned to launch…
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Australia’s securities regulator has initiated civil proceedings against Bit Trade Pty Ltd, an entity providing Kraken services to Australian users. According to the government agency, the company failed to comply with regulatory obligations meant to ensure proper consumer protection. Australian Regulator Seeks to Prohibit Kraken Partner From Ongoing Conduct The Australian Securities and Investments Commission…
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Australia’s regulatory body, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has initiated legal proceedings against Bit Trade Pty Ltd, the provider of the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange for Australian users, for breaching design and distribution obligations related to its margin trading product. ASIC Deputy Chair Sarah Court said, … Read More: ASIC Initiates Civil Proceedings Against Bit…
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