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Gate Group Expands Its European Presence with Italy VASP Registration

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Gate.MT , the Malta-regulated company of Gate Group, recently announced its successful VASP registration with Italy's Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM) through its Italian subsidiary Gate Technology Italia SRL.

Key Points: 
  • Gate.MT , the Malta-regulated company of Gate Group, recently announced its successful VASP registration with Italy's Organismo Agenti e Mediatori (OAM) through its Italian subsidiary Gate Technology Italia SRL.
  • This registration follows a series of other regulatory registrations, licenses, and approvals in jurisdictions worldwide as part of Gate Group's global expansion.
  • Complete registration details are available through the OAM registry under the registration number PSV150 .
  • As its world-class services reach more users globally, Gate Group remains dedicated to exceeding expectations and providing an unparalleled digital asset experience.

J5 countries host "Cyber Challenge" focused on data mining and financial reporting

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

This year's iteration of the Challenge focused on data mining and financial reporting relating to crypto-assets and technology enabled financial threats.

Key Points: 
  • This year's iteration of the Challenge focused on data mining and financial reporting relating to crypto-assets and technology enabled financial threats.
  • This is the first Challenge where Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) from each J5 country participated.
  • Collectively, the J5 member countries, FIUs, and blockchain analysis companies scoured their respective data holdings to identify the most promising cryptocurrency leads related to tax evasion and money laundering.
  • The J5 works together to gather information, share intelligence and conduct coordinated operations against transnational financial crimes.

MultiBank Group Secures a European CySEC Broker License, Becoming the Most Regulated Financial Derivatives Institution Worldwide With 12 Regulators

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

"We are immensely proud of obtaining the CySEC license, reflecting our dedication to continuously developing the world's leading regulated financial products and services ecosystem," said Naser Taher, Chairman of MultiBank Group.

Key Points: 
  • "We are immensely proud of obtaining the CySEC license, reflecting our dedication to continuously developing the world's leading regulated financial products and services ecosystem," said Naser Taher, Chairman of MultiBank Group.
  • In addition to the CySEC license, MultiBank Group announced last October it had obtained licenses from SCA of the UAE and MAS of Singapore.
  • With 12 regulators, MultiBank Group ensures a fully regulated and secure trading environment for clients worldwide.
  • From its establishment to this day, MultiBank Group maintains an impeccable regulatory record with over 25 branches worldwide.

MultiBank Group Secures a European CySEC Broker License, Becoming the Most Regulated Financial Derivatives Institution Worldwide With 12 Regulators

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 19, 2023

"We are immensely proud of obtaining the CySEC license, reflecting our dedication to continuously developing the world's leading regulated financial products and services ecosystem," said Naser Taher, Chairman of MultiBank Group.

Key Points: 
  • "We are immensely proud of obtaining the CySEC license, reflecting our dedication to continuously developing the world's leading regulated financial products and services ecosystem," said Naser Taher, Chairman of MultiBank Group.
  • In addition to the CySEC license, MultiBank Group announced last October it had obtained licenses from SCA of the UAE and MAS of Singapore.
  • With 12 regulators, MultiBank Group ensures a fully regulated and secure trading environment for clients worldwide.
  • From its establishment to this day, MultiBank Group maintains an impeccable regulatory record with over 25 branches worldwide.

MultiBank Group Secures a European CySEC Broker License, Becoming the Most Regulated Financial Derivatives Institution Worldwide With 12 Regulators

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 19, 2023

"We are immensely proud of obtaining the CySEC license, reflecting our dedication to continuously developing the world’s leading regulated financial products and services ecosystem," said Naser Taher, Chairman of MultiBank Group.

Key Points: 
  • "We are immensely proud of obtaining the CySEC license, reflecting our dedication to continuously developing the world’s leading regulated financial products and services ecosystem," said Naser Taher, Chairman of MultiBank Group.
  • In addition to the CySEC license, MultiBank Group announced last October it had obtained licenses from SCA of the UAE and MAS of Singapore.
  • With 12 regulators, MultiBank Group ensures a fully regulated and secure trading environment for clients worldwide.
  • From its establishment to this day, MultiBank Group maintains an impeccable regulatory record with over 25 branches worldwide.

ACAMS Australasia Conference Elevates Fight Against Money Launderers, Sanctions Dodgers, Human Traffickers, and More

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To foster greater collaboration in the international fight against illicit finance and sanctions evasion, ACAMS will host a special training and networking event for its 3rd AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference – Australasia. Beginning on June 19th, attendees of this two-day event in Sydney will learn guidance and best practices related to emerging regulatory priorities and threats in the anti-financial crime (AFC) space, including the implementation of Australia's "Tranche 2" anti-money laundering (AML) reforms, criminal methodologies used to evade international export controls, due diligence practices to identify bribery and corruption in the logging and fishing industries, and recommendations on data-sharing through public-private partnerships tasked with preventing child sexual exploitation and human trafficking. 

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- To foster greater collaboration in the international fight against illicit finance and sanctions evasion, ACAMS will host a special training and networking event for its 3rd AML & Anti-Financial Crime Conference – Australasia.
  • This year's conference will feature special keynote presentations by Alex Engel, Assistant Secretary for Transnational Crime in the Criminal Division of Australia's Attorney-General's Department, and Dr. Gordon Hook, APG Executive Secretary.
  • "The ACAMS Australasia Conference brings together the best and brightest financial-crime experts in the region to identify how to navigate evolving priorities, disrupt illicit financial activity, and save lives."
  • Find out more about the ACAMS Australasia Conference, including how to register, here: https://www.acams.org/en/events/conferences/acams-australasia-conference
    Members of the media who wish to attend in person, can email their request directly to Lashvinder Kaur at [email protected] .

Crypto.com Obtains Major Payment Institution Licence from Monetary Authority of Singapore

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

SINGAPORE, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crypto.com announced today that it has received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This announcement follows Crypto.com receiving its in-principle approval from MAS in June 2022. With this licence, Crypto.com can continue to extend its Digital Payment Token (DPT) services to customers in Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crypto.com announced today that it has received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
  • With this licence, Crypto.com can continue to extend its Digital Payment Token (DPT) services to customers in Singapore.
  • "The Monetary Authority of Singapore is recognized globally as a regulator that ensures responsible innovation of the digital assets sector," said Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com.
  • "The Major Payment Institution licence underscores our ongoing commitment to build with the Web3 community in Singapore."

Crypto.com Obtains Major Payment Institution Licence from Monetary Authority of Singapore

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 1, 2023

SINGAPORE, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crypto.com announced today that it has received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This announcement follows Crypto.com receiving its in-principle approval from MAS in June 2022. With this licence, Crypto.com can continue to extend its Digital Payment Token (DPT) services to customers in Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crypto.com announced today that it has received its Major Payment Institution (MPI) licence for Digital Payment Token (DPT) services from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
  • With this licence, Crypto.com can continue to extend its Digital Payment Token (DPT) services to customers in Singapore.
  • "The Monetary Authority of Singapore is recognized globally as a regulator that ensures responsible innovation of the digital assets sector," said Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com.
  • "The Major Payment Institution licence underscores our ongoing commitment to build with the Web3 community in Singapore."

Palantir Awarded Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) Renewal to Support Financial Criminal Investigations

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) renewed its partnership for the ongoing delivery of an intelligence data analysis platform to support the AUSTRAC mission of protecting Australia’s financial system from criminal abuse.

Key Points: 
  • Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) today announced that the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) renewed its partnership for the ongoing delivery of an intelligence data analysis platform to support the AUSTRAC mission of protecting Australia’s financial system from criminal abuse.
  • Since 2017, Palantir has partnered with AUSTRAC to optimise their use of financial data in support of criminal investigations.
  • AUSTRAC builds resilience in the financial system and uses financial intelligence and regulation to disrupt money laundering, terrorism financing, and other serious crime.
  • AUSTRAC utilizes Palantir Technologies’ Gotham and Foundry software platforms to integrate and fuse large scale data across their enterprise, driving decisions and operational outcomes.

BitVenus Unveils On-Chain Wallet and Deposit/Withdrawal for Decentralized Asset Management

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

At BitVenus, we prioritize the security of our customers' funds and aim to help users manage their assets in a safer, more convenient, and faster way.

Key Points: 
  • At BitVenus, we prioritize the security of our customers' funds and aim to help users manage their assets in a safer, more convenient, and faster way.
  • This product is primarily designed for users with assets exceeding 200,000 USDT on BitVenus.
  • For eligible users, we provide a dedicated on-chain wallet for querying and depositing and withdrawing funds, enabling users to trade on a centralized platform while enjoying decentralized asset management.
  • In summary, BitVenus is a reliable and trustworthy cryptocurrency exchange that offers a wide range of trading options, secure and reliable fund management, and high-quality customer service.