licensing

DAEX

2026-07-10 02:00:13

Australian Crypto Exchange Group DAEX Halts Trading and Enters Voluntary Liquidation

DAEX has stopped trading and entered voluntary liquidation, affecting multiple platforms under its umbrella. A liquidator is calling on creditors to come forward as questions grow over fund recovery and the exchange’s disputed offshore licensing claims.

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regulation

2026-07-09 00:10:14

Transak Secures FINTRAC Registration in Canada and Delaware MTL, Expanding Its North American Compliance Footprint

Transak has achieved two significant regulatory milestones: FINTRAC registration as an MSB in Canada and a Money Transmitter License in Delaware, strengthening its compliance position in North American crypto markets.

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MiCA

2026-07-03 13:59:16

MiCA Transition End Raises EU Crypto Enforcement Challenges

As the transition period under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, or MiCA, comes to an end, unauthorized crypto companies are expected to wind down their operations. According to Cointelegraph, lawyers and industry executives believe the next major issue is not the existence of a common rulebook, but how differently national regulators across the European Union may enforce it in practice. While MiCA is designed to create a harmonized framework for crypto markets across member states, enforcement is still likely to vary by jurisdiction, timing and supervisory approach. That creates a more complex operating environment for exchanges and other crypto firms active in Europe. Companies without authorization may face shutdown requirements, while firms pursuing compliance must monitor how national authorities interpret and implement the same regulation. The end of the transition period therefore marks a crucial test for MiCA: whether a unified legal framework can produce consistent outcomes across a region with multiple regulators.

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MiCA

2026-07-03 13:59:16

MiCA Transition Nears End as EU Crypto Enforcement May Diverge Across Member States

As the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, or MiCA, moves beyond its transition phase, unauthorized crypto firms are expected to wind down their operations. According to Cointelegraph, lawyers and industry executives expect regulators across the EU to apply the same rulebook with varying enforcement approaches. That raises a practical challenge for the market: even with a harmonized framework, implementation may differ by jurisdiction. For crypto businesses operating in Europe, licensing status, compliance readiness, and cross-border operating structures are likely to become immediate priorities as MiCA shifts from transitional relief to full enforcement.

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Russia

2026-07-02 12:01:36

Russia's Crypto Regulation Law May Take Effect in September 2026 with Transition Period Until July 2027

First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Russia, Vladimir Chistyukhin, announced that the cryptocurrency regulation law may come into force on September 1, 2026, with a transition period lasting until July 1, 2027. During this time, market participants must prepare documents, apply for registration in the supervisory list, obtain new licenses, and adjust internal processes. Full-scale operations are expected to begin in late 2026 to early 2027. Starting July 1, 2027, criminal and administrative liability provisions will take effect, clearly distinguishing legal from illegal crypto activities. This development represents a concrete step in Russia's regulatory framework and offers insights for global crypto policy.

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Vietnam

2026-07-02 12:00:14

Vietnam Moves to Restrict Overseas Crypto Trading as Domestic Licensing Race Heats Up

Vietnam is preparing to block citizens from trading on foreign crypto exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Bybit, while launching a five-year pilot program to license domestic digital asset platforms. According to a Reuters-reviewed document, the Ministry of Finance is drafting rules to bring crypto trading under local supervision and curb capital outflows. Vietnam, one of the world's most active crypto markets with over $200 billion in on-chain transactions in the past year (Chainalysis), has seen five firms pass initial qualification for licenses, including affiliates of major banks Techcombank, VPBank, LPBank, and securities firm VIX Securities. The entry bar is high: minimum charter capital of 10 trillion VND (~$400 million), strict governance, cybersecurity, and AML standards, and a 49% foreign ownership cap. A tax framework on licensed exchange transactions is under consideration. The first licensed exchanges could launch as early as March 2026, shaping Vietnam's long-term regulatory approach.

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Taiwan

2026-07-01 06:15:48

Taiwan's Legislature Passes First Crypto & Stablecoin Regulations to Align with Global Market

Taiwan's legislative branch has passed the nation's first comprehensive crypto and stablecoin regulations, establishing a clear licensing framework for exchanges and stablecoin issuers. The move aims to integrate Taiwan into the global crypto economy, enhance investor protection, and curb illicit activities through stringent AML/KYC rules. The law is set to take effect in six months, positioning Taiwan as a competitive digital asset hub in Asia.

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Taiwan

2026-07-01 06:15:48

Taiwan Legislature Passes First Crypto and Stablecoin Regulations to Integrate with Global Market

Taiwan's legislative body has passed the nation's first regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, aiming to integrate the country with the global crypto market by providing licensing and legal clarity.

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