Crypto exchange Gemini is setting up a dedicated hub in Malta to ensure compliance with European cryptocurrency regulations. Gemini has chosen Malta as its hub for compliance with the European Union's Crypto Asset Market (MiCA) framework. The move follows Gemini's acquisition of its sixth European Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) in December 2024. According to Gemini, Malta actively supports fintech innovation and the crypto ec...
Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com has received approval-in-principle for a European MiCA license issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority, a move that means Crypto.com will soon receive a full MiCA license. "Receiving full regulatory approval will enable Crypto.com to offer its market-leading crypto services across the European Union under a regulatory framework, thereby increasing transparency in the industry," the company said in an emailed statement.
The Polish Financial Supervisory Authority (KNF) has issued a public warning to Foris DAX MT, a Malta-based company operating under the Crypto.com brand, for allegedly conducting unauthorized financial activities in Poland. The KNF warning is not a ban, but rather a reminder to Polish investors to consider the latent risks associated with the platform. A spokesperson for the Crypto.com said the team "has been informed of the latest news from KNF Poland and is working closely with our lawyers to ...
OKX has selected Malta as its MiCA hub in the European Union. Under the MiCA framework, OKX plans to offer spot trading including EUR and USDC trading pairs, as well as buying, selling, converting and pledging services to eligible European Union residents. OKX's local entity, Okcoin Europe Ltd, has held a virtual financial asset service provider license issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority since 2021. OKX says it will adopt a regulated model of investment compliance, risk and corpora...