Coinbase has received an Australian Financial Services Licence allowing it to offer regulated retail derivatives. The approval gives the exchange an early regulatory advantage ahead of mandatory licensing rules for crypto providers.
Australia has ordered crypto exchanges and custody platforms to obtain financial services licenses within six months under a new regulatory framework. The change is intended to strengthen consumer protection and formalize oversight of digital-asset services.
Kenyan industry leaders warn draft licensing rules requiring substantial paid-up capital would shut out startups, consolidate the market around well-funded firms, and push users toward offshore platforms.
Delaware lawmakers advanced a proposal to establish a state licensing framework for stablecoin issuers, aiming to strengthen the state’s ability to attract digital asset companies. Supporters say the move will provide regulatory clarity and oversight to support industry growth.
Local companies are racing to establish Vietnam’s first licensed cryptocurrency exchanges as authorities move to curb trading on overseas platforms in one of the world’s most active crypto markets. The push could bring regulatory clarity and on‑shore liquidity, but also carries transition risks.
Curve Finance has informed PancakeSwap it must follow proper licensing procedures before using or collaborating on Curve’s code, alleging parts were copied. The claim puts code provenance and license compliance under scrutiny for CRV and CAKE communities.
Binance plans to secure five additional operational licenses across the Asia-Pacific by the end of 2026, intensifying its regional expansion and regulatory engagement. The move follows the exchange's broader strategy to normalize local operations and grow product access.
Hong Kong’s 2026–27 Budget proposes mandatory licensing for crypto dealers and custodians and updates to tax rules for digital-asset activities. The measures aim to strengthen oversight and clarify obligations for individuals and institutions.
Russia’s monetary authority said on Feb. 20, 2026 that cryptocurrency exchanges must establish a Russian subsidiary and comply with local law to operate, a step that will force many foreign platforms to restructure or exit the market.
President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA-aligned crypto bill, leaving Poland without a domestic licensing framework as the regulator warns of a July 2026 compliance deadline. The move raises the prospect that firms will relocate to member states with clearer transposition of EU rules.