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“In May 2021, a Melbourne couple mistakenly received $10.5 million AUD from Crypto.com. The couple allegedly spent a substantial amount before the exchange discovered the error in December 2021. The mishap underscores the need for robust checks within cryptocurrency exchanges to mitigate such significant blunders.”

“Cryptocurrency startup Glow Token LLC has filed a lawsuit against Crypto.com, alleging a lack of security protocols enabled imposters to defraud them. This highlights the need for transparency and security in blockchain interactions, underscoring the complexity and potential risks within the sector.”

“In a significant shift in regulatory climates, Crypto.com has been officially registered by the Dutch central bank, signaling its commitment to compliance. This comes after issues faced by Binance and Coinbase. The upcoming European Union laws for 2024 could necessitate not just registration, but licensing, implying checks on governance and fiscal health. This points to the need for ongoing dialogue about regulations.”

“Crypto.com has registered as a cryptocurrency service provider in the Netherlands, after complying with the nation’s regulations against terror financing and money laundering. However, providers are only allowed to offer cryptocurrency wallets and facilitate fiat-crypto exchanges in the country.”

Crypto.com received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from the Bank of Spain, enabling it to offer products and services in the country. This milestone follows a compliance review with Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD) and other financial crimes laws required for MiCA-based VASP licenses. Increased regulations anticipate a more transparent, trustworthy, and robust crypto market.

Spain registers Crypto.com as a virtual asset service provider under the Bank of Spain, demonstrating its commitment to creating a regulator-friendly environment for cryptocurrency-related ventures, while protecting users and supervising crypto trading activities.

Crypto.com acquired registration as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) with the Bank of Spain, allowing it to offer products and services to users in Spain. The EU’s new MiCA framework raises both legitimacy and regulation concerns for the crypto industry’s growth and innovation.

Crypto.com is winding down its institutional service for American clients due to limited demand, impacting large, accredited customers but not affecting its retail app. This decision highlights the complex relationship between cryptocurrency markets, companies, and regulatory challenges in the U.S.

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, Crypto.com, has been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This achievement bolsters its credibility and demonstrates the maturing nature of the crypto market, promoting market stability and growth.

“New York-based crypto exchange, Gemini, is ending its operations in the Netherlands due to inability to meet the regulatory requirements. However, it plans to return once it aligns with the new crypto-asset rules under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).”

Coinbase has obtained an Anti-Money Laundering compliance registration from the Bank of Spain, marking an expansion of its influence in Europe. The cryptocurrency exchange can now offer its products to users in Spain, adhering to local legal frameworks. Also, similar approvals have been received in Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, Brazil, and Canada.

“Malta is reshaping its regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency firms to align with the incoming pan-European Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations, impacting businesses from exchanges to portfolio managers. This move indicates Malta’s commitment to global standards and ensures a seamless shift for local Virtual Financial Assets (VFA) Service Providers.”

“Institutional adoption of digital assets in Asia is on the rise due to improved regulatory clarity, with key adopters including South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. However, progress varies across countries. Despite hurdles, the digital asset market’s infrastructure has noticeably strengthened, indicating increased market maturity.”