The issuance of Hong Kong crypto licenses in March 2026 comes despite mainland China maintaining its cryptocurrency ban. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has catalyzed various major regulatory assessments across…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the special administrative region’s central banking authority, has finalized its regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, releasing two sets of guidelines that will take effect…
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JD.com stablecoin licenses are being pursued by the Chinese e-commerce giant to slash cross-border payment costs by up to 90%. The company announced plans to apply for stablecoin licensing regulations…
In brief
JD.com is planning to apply for stablecoin licenses in major economies.
It will initially focus on using them for B2B payments before expanding to consumers.
It is part of a broader…
Crypto exchanges Gemini and Coinbase are reportedly set to secure licenses to operate in the European Union, marking a significant step in their expansion under the newly implemented Markets in…
In brief
Gemini and Coinbase are set to receive EU licenses allowing operation across all 27 member states.
EU regulators are concerned about smaller countries rapidly approving licenses for major exchanges.
Experts warn…
Gemini and Coinbase, two of the biggest names in crypto, are close to getting licensed under the EU’s new MiCA rules. With that single approval, they’d be able to operate…
Key Points:Key Point 1Key Point 2Key Point 3Ant International and Lianlian Digital are applying for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong amid major financial sector changes announced by the Hong Kong…