Licensing
NFT, Private Wallet Fates Hang on EU Crypto Talks This Week
Officials could this week finalize controversial privacy and licensing rules for the sector – once they decide how to treat NFTs and unhosted wallets.

Binance's Bahrain License Upgraded for More Crypto Services
Binance Bahrain was granted a preliminary license in December and full license in March.

Binance Secures Regulatory Approval in France
Binance's registration allows it to custody digital assets and operate a trading platform in the country.

Central Bank of Portugal Grants Country’s First Crypto License to a Bank
Bison Bank was authorized on Thursday to offer crypto custodian and trading services in Portugal.

Sberbank Gets License From Russian Central Bank to Issue, Exchange Digital Assets
The approval comes a short while after the Bank of Russia had advocated for a full ban on the trading and mining of cryptocurrency.

Binance's Middle East Progress Continues With Operating License in Dubai
It’s the second approval this week in that region for the crypto exchange.

FTX Europe Becomes First Exchange to Receive Crypto License in Dubai
The exchange will also set up a regional headquarters in Dubai.

Binance Granted a Crypto Asset Service Provider License From Bahrain’s Central Bank
The oil-rich kingdom has been making moves to strengthen its domestic crypto industry.

Elrond Network Acquires Payments Firm Twispay, Wins E-Money License
Elrond said the approval to issue regulated e-money across Europe was granted by the National Bank of Romania.

Dubai Adopts Initial Crypto Law, Establishes Independent Authority for Oversight
"The future belongs to whoever designs it," tweeted Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
