This week in crypto, Silicon Valley Bank’s former parent company, SVB Financial Group (SIVB), filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, with Signature bank following in its footsteps. Despite these foreboding events, bitcoin (BTC) has rallied to its highest price since June 2022. Meanwhile,...
Circle, a worldwide leader in digital financial technology and the creator of the digital currencies USDC and EUROC, has announced that it has applied for a French license. If approved, Circle will be recognized as an electronic money institution and a digital asset...
CryptoWallet becomes one of the few companies that managed to renew an Estonian virtual asset provider license amid tighter regulatory measures toward crypto companies in the EU. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on March 17, CryptoWallet received a stamp of...
Binance is seeking a license to offer cryptocurrency services in Singapore once more, focusing on institutional clients rather than retail investors. According to reports, the world’s largest crypto exchange is planning for its custodial arm, Ceffu, to apply for a permit to provide...
Huobi is taking steps to gain approval from Hong Kong regulators to operate in the city, and also establish a local subsidiary that will cater to institutional investors. Huobi looking to service Hong Kong customers In a tweet thread on Feb. 20, 2023,...