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ASIC Issues Final Call: Digital Asset Firms Have Until September 30 to File for an AFS License
Digital asset firms in Australia must lodge an AFS license application by September 30, 2026, or lose ASIC's no-action cover. Three qualifying routes explained.
MSO License in Hong Kong: Requirements, Fees and Application Process
An MSO license from Hong Kong Customs and Excise covers money changing and remittance. Who needs one, the government fees, requirements and timelines in 2026.
Payment Licensing Guide: What a Payment License Is and Which One You Need
This payment licensing guide explains how PI, EMI, MSB, MSO and other regimes differ based on client funds, payment activities and target markets.
Crypto Licensing Guide: What a Crypto License Is and Who Needs One
No country issues a single document called a crypto license. The term covers several different authorisations, and which one applies depends on what your business does and where its clients are.
UK Crypto License in 2026: How the FCA Authorisation Gateway Works
The FCA opens its cryptoasset authorisation gateway on 30 September 2026 and closes it on 28 February 2027. Firms registered under the Money Laundering Regulations do not convert automatically and must apply again under FSMA.
Hong Kong Stablecoin License: Requirements, Costs and Who Actually Gets One
The HKMA received 36 applications for stablecoin issuer licenses and granted two, both to note-issuing banks. What the regime requires, why the bar sits where it does, and which Hong Kong licenses remain realistic for everyone else.
AFSL or VASP Registration: Which Australian Crypto License You Need in 2026
Australia regulates crypto platforms through AUSTRAC VASP registration and the ASIC AFSL. Many digital asset businesses may need both.
VASP License in Georgia: Registration Requirements, Costs and Process
Georgia VASP registration requires an NBG application, a physical office, local monthly presence and direct client servicing. The guide covers capital, costs, restrictions and the registration process.
SRO License in Switzerland: Requirements, Costs and Process for Crypto Businesses
Swiss SRO membership places financial intermediaries under AML supervision. This guide covers the requirements, fees, process and limits for crypto businesses in 2026.
AUSTRAC Registration Requirements: Who Needs to Register in Australia in 2026
AUSTRAC enrolment applies to every reporting entity, while remittance and virtual asset service providers must also register. Who is in scope after the 2026 reforms, and what enrolment does not cover.
EMI License in Malta: Requirements, Costs and MFSA Application in 2026
A Malta EMI license is an authorization issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority under the Financial Institutions Act (Cap. 376) that allows the holder to issue electronic money, operate payment accounts and provide payment services across the European Economic Area.
Top 10 Countries for Starting a Licensed Gambling Company in 2026
Malta, the Isle of Man and Gibraltar anchor the regulated tier; Curacao sits mid-range after the LOK reform; and Anjouan, Nevis and Tobique offer offshore entry from four weeks. A jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction breakdown of costs, taxes and timelines for 2026.
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