BG, unlicensed by VARA, potentially breached regulations by issuing and marketing ISLM tokens in Dubai without approval, requiring immediate cessation of activities and obtaining necessary VARA licenses.
AlexBored Gen DMCC (BG), the parent entity of Islamic Coin, had been under VARA's scrutiny regarding the legal issuance, marketing, and distribution of the token.
AlexThis makes Commerzbank the first full-service German bank to receive such a license. With the license, it enables Commerzbank to provide custody services for crypto assets and expand its offerings to include "further digital asset services."
AaronWhile the founders and CEO have settled their fines, VARA reported that OPNX is yet to make the required payment, potentially leading the regulator to take further measures against the platform.
SnakeThe market alert issued by VARA states that BitOasis is being reviewed for failing to meet the mandated conditions required for VARA-regulated market activity within the specified 30-60 day timeframes. Earlier this year, BitOasis was granted Dubai's "minimum viable product operational license," but the regulator may now rescind that license.
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BitcoinistThe mobile-first cryptocurrency exchange recently received regulatory approvals to operate in Greece, Singapore and Dubai.
CointelegraphA spokesman for Commerzbank confirmed to local media that it applied for a license with BaFin earlier this year, the first time a major German bank has applied for a license.
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