Category: Crypto News & Regulations

Montana MSB Explained for Crypto and Payment Businesses

Montana has become one of the most attractive jurisdictions for crypto and payment businesses entering the U.S. market. Unlike every other U.S. state, Montana

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Who Needs RPAA Registration in Canada, and Who May Be Exempt?

The Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) is a Canadian federal law that mandates the registration of payment service providers (PSPs) to ensure compliance with

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What Documents Are Needed for a CASP Application? A Checklist of MiCA CASP Document Requirements

The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, i.e., Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, requires crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) in the European Union to apply for authorization from

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MiCA Business Plan Requirements: What Authorities Expect from CASP Applicants

Under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, authorities expect crypto-asset service provider (CASP) applicants to demonstrate that their business is well-controlled and capable of

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How to Choose the Right EU Jurisdiction for a MiCA CASP Application

The European Union has created a comprehensive and unified framework for authorizing crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). It’s the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, and

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RPAA vs. FINTRAC MSB: Which Canadian Registration Applies?

Crypto exchanges, payment processors, forex operations, money services platforms, and other financial services businesses in Canada encounter two regulatory frameworks: the Retail Payment Activities

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Business Plan for a CASP License under MiCA

The European MiCA Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2023/1114) introduces mandatory licensing for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs). In other words, if a crypto startup plans to

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Introduction to MiCA Regulations: Your Comprehensive Guide

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is the European Union’s new, comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at governing crypto-assets and their related services. Whether you’re

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