Crypto Services

Highlights: Binance reopens services in Syria after U.S. sanctions lift, enabling crypto trading. Syrian users can now fully access all Binance services, including futures trading and staking options. Syria explores Bitcoin legalization amid economic struggles and rising crypto interest. Binance […]

Highlights: OCC has published a letter clarifying the execution of crypto services for US banking firms. The permitted crypto services include transaction settlements, crypto-to-fiat conversions, trade executions, etc. Banking institutions can also outsource the permitted services to third parties under […]

Highlights: Schwab plans to launch spot Bitcoin trading services by April 2026, expanding its crypto offerings. Website traffic surged by 400%, with 70% of visitors coming from outside Schwab’s client base. Schwab partnered with Trump Media to combine crypto with […]

Highlights: BBVA gets approval to offer Bitcoin and Ether trading in Spain, starting with a small group of users.  Customers can manage crypto and banking in one app.  BBVA expands crypto services in Spain after its success in Switzerland. Spanish […]

Highlights: Robinhood plans to launch crypto services in Singapore through Bitstamp in late 2025. The expansion aligns with Robinhood’s strategy to establish a strong presence in Asia. Singapore’s regulatory approval through Bitstamp will help Robinhood enter the market smoothly. Robinhood, […]

Highlights: Bitpanda receives a MiCA license from Germany’s BaFin, strengthening compliance and operational reach across the EU. The license enables expansion into all 27 EU member states with one unified framework. MiCA sets a global standard for regulating crypto assets […]

Highlights: After a year’s delay, Robinhood launches trading, staking, and investing services in Spain. The company focuses on meeting EU’s MiCA regulations and ensuring secure user environments. Robinhood faces a $45 million SEC settlement for regulatory violations, including recordkeeping breaches. […]

Highlights: Bybit will halt digital asset withdrawals in France starting January 8, 2025, due to regulatory issues. Unclaimed assets exceeding 10 USDC will be transferred to Coinhouse after January 8 for French users. Bybit confirms no fees for converting assets […]