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Cyprus CASP License: How to Set Up in 2026
Crypto Licensing

Cyprus CASP License: How to Set Up in 2026

Learn how to obtain a Cyprus CASP License in 2026, including MiCAR rules, CySEC authorization, capital requirements, AML/CFT duties, and key application steps.

May 15, 20266 min read
CASP License Business Plan under MiCA: Key Requirements and Structure
Crypto Licensing

CASP License Business Plan under MiCA: Key Requirements and Structure

Learn what a CASP License Business Plan under MiCA should include, from governance and compliance to financial planning, NBS expectations, and EU regulatory readiness.

May 14, 20267 min read
Bosnia and Herzegovina Crypto License: VASP Setup, Requirements, and Tax Overview
Crypto Licensing

Bosnia and Herzegovina Crypto License: VASP Setup, Requirements, and Tax Overview

Explore Bosnia and Herzegovina crypto licensing, including VASP setup, AML/CFT requirements, taxation, registration steps, and key benefits outside the EU MiCA framework.

May 14, 202611 min read
Top Countries for Crypto Businesses in 2026
Crypto Licensing

Top Countries for Crypto Businesses in 2026

Explore the top crypto-friendly countries in 2026, comparing licensing timelines, costs, tax benefits, regulatory clarity, and business setup options for crypto companies.

May 14, 202611 min read
Canada AML Compliance Update: What Bill C-12 Means for Reporting Entities
AML & Compliance

Bill C-12: Canada's New AML Penalties and FINTRAC Rules

Bill C-12 updates Canada’s AML compliance rules, expanding FINTRAC powers, increasing penalties, and requiring stronger AML programs for reporting entities.

May 8, 20267 min read
Airwallex Under AUSTRAC Scrutiny Over AML/CTF Compliance Issues
AML & Compliance

Airwallex Under AUSTRAC Scrutiny Over AML/CTF Compliance Issues

AUSTRAC orders an independent audit of Airwallex over AML/CTF compliance concerns, focusing on customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and suspicious reporting.

May 8, 20263 min read
Singapore Crypto Tax 2026: Key Benefits, Tax Rules, and Compliance Risks Explained
Crypto Licensing

Singapore Crypto Tax 2026: Key Benefits, Tax Rules, and Compliance Risks Explained

A practical guide to Singapore crypto tax in 2026, covering IRAS rules, GST treatment, MAS regulation, staking, mining, DPTs, and compliance risks.

May 7, 202610 min read
UK Crypto Tax Rules: How to Avoid Wash Trading Risks and Costly HMRC Mistakes
Crypto Licensing

UK Crypto Tax Rules: How to Avoid Wash Trading Risks and Costly HMRC Mistakes

A practical guide to UK crypto tax rules, HMRC matching rules, the 30-day rule, Section 104 pool, and how investors can avoid costly reporting mistakes.

May 7, 202611 min read
El Salvador Digital Transformation: Bitcoin and AI Driving a High-Tech Sovereign State
Crypto Licensing

El Salvador Digital Transformation: Bitcoin and AI Driving a High-Tech Sovereign State

El Salvador’s 2026 digital transformation combines Bitcoin adoption, AI infrastructure, renewable energy, and tech-focused regulation to build a sovereign digital economy. The strategy aims to attract investment, expand AI education, and position the country as a crypto and AI innovation hub.

May 4, 20263 min read
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Strategy Explained (2026): Investment Guide & Portfolio Analysis
Crypto Licensing

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Strategy Explained (2026): Investment Guide & Portfolio Analysis

El Salvador’s 2026 Bitcoin strategy focuses on long-term BTC accumulation, regulated crypto infrastructure, and national adoption. For individual investors, dollar-cost averaging, secure custody, and risk management are the most practical ways to follow a similar approach.

May 4, 20268 min read
Australian Brokerage License: Key Requirements and Structure
Brokerage & Securities Licensing

Australian Brokerage License: Key Requirements and Structure

The Australian Brokerage License offers two main entry options: a full AFS License or operating as an authorized representative. These differ in capital requirements, compliance obligations, and level of independence, allowing firms to choose the most suitable structure for entering the market.

April 30, 20263 min read
XS.com Secures Mauritius License to Strengthen Global Regulatory Presence
Brokerage & Securities Licensing

XS.com Secures Mauritius License to Strengthen Global Regulatory Presence

XS.com has obtained a Mauritius license from the FSC, strengthening its global regulatory presence and supporting its expansion in cross-border trading markets. The move reflects a broader strategy of operating across multiple regulated jurisdictions while growing in emerging regions.

April 30, 20263 min read

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