Ripple Enters Broker-Dealer Arena as Hidden Road Gains FINRA Authorization

Ripple just unlocked a game-changing foothold in traditional finance as its $1.25 billion acquisition scores FINRA approval, supercharging institutional access to fixed income markets. Ripple’s Hidden Road Gets FINRA Go-Ahead to Expand Prime Brokerage Services Hidden Road, a global prime brokerage firm recently acquired by Ripple for $1.25 billion, announced a regulatory milestone Thursday. Its … Read more

Okx Goes All In on Europe After Securing MiCA License for 28 Countries

Okx has secured a MiCA license, unlocking crypto services for 400 million people across 28 European countries with free euro transactions, local payments, and 300+ trading pairs. Okx Expands Crypto Services Across Europe with MiCA License Crypto exchange Okx announced on Feb. 18 that it has expanded its services to 28 European Economic Area (EEA) … Read more

Bitpanda Secures FCA Approval to Expand Operations in the UK

Bitpanda has secured approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate in the United Kingdom, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the European cryptocurrency platform. This approval, along with a recently obtained MiCAR license, allows Bitpanda to expand its offerings in the UK, which include a range of crypto products such as staking, … Read more

Coinbase Secures UK Approval, Unlocking Ambitious Expansion Plans for Mass Adoption

Coinbase has secured UK regulatory approval, cementing its dominance as the country’s largest registered digital asset provider and accelerating its global expansion in crypto and fiat services. Crypto Giant Coinbase Gets FCA Approval Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Feb. 3 that it has secured its virtual asset service provider (VASP) registration in the … Read more

Ripple’s 2025 Breakthrough: Securing Key Licenses in New York and Texas

Ripple’s latest licensing wins in New York and Texas solidify its position in blockchain-powered payments, enabling compliant, real-time cross-border solutions for growing institutional demand. Ripple Secures Key Licenses to Strengthen Cross-Border Payments Ripple has entered 2025 with a strong push to expand its cross-border payment capabilities, securing Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in New York and … Read more

Binance Kazakhstan Receives Formal Consent for Regulatory License

Binance Kazakhstan received formal consent from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) for a full regulatory license, marking a major step toward becoming Kazakhstan’s first fully regulated Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF). The approval followed rigorous evaluations, including financial audits and ISO certifications. Once licensed, Binance will manage virtual assets, offer custody services, and conduct … Read more