Estonia Approves First Bitcoin, Crypto Bank After New Legislation
Striga is the first VASP to be approved since Estonia enacted a new legal framework restricting service providers in the bitcoin and crypto ecosystem.Striga gains regulatory approval to operate in Estonia as a VASP. The company is the first VASP to be approved following the country’s reworked legislation for VASPs. The law requires KYC information, capital requirements, and affiliation with Estonia.Striga, a bitcoin and cryptocurrency banking infrastructure provider, became the first virtual asset service provider (VASP) to gain regulatory approval in Estonia following the country’s....
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Estonia. Estonia now has a cryptocurrency association. On Wednesday, November 5th, 2014, a group of 33 individuals and legal entities came together to create the Estonian Cryptocurrency Association or the Eesti Krüptoraha Liit in Estonian. The organization was founded with the main goals of developing cryptocurrency use in Estonia, participating in drawing up legislation, raising awareness about cryptocurrencies, and collaborating with individuals and other organizations both within Estonia and internationally. The Estonian Cryptocurrency Association aims to work in the public interest, so....
Authorities in Estonia are working on new legislation expected to stiffen the rules for the country’s cryptocurrency sector. The Baltic nation’s regulator for the industry is considering whether to revoke previously issued crypto licenses and restart authorization from scratch.
Licensed Crypto Companies Register Millions in Turnover, Estonia Gets Little
With only around 1.3 million people, Estonia is one of the least populated member states of the European Union and the Eurozone. However, the small nation has become a magnet for a large number of crypto companies....
The government of Estonia has approved legislation tailored to improve oversight of its crypto sector which expanded rapidly due to favorable regulations and business climate. The new law, which is yet to be adopted, will introduce stricter requirements for service providers without preventing their clients from owning or exchanging cryptocurrencies.
Authorities in Tallinn Draft Stricter Rules for Crypto Service Providers
The executive power in Estonia has prepared and approved draft legislation designed “to more effectively regulate virtual asset service providers....
The Kazakhstan national parliament has passed a law that subjects crypto service providers to the country’s financial monitoring system. The law aims to protect investors and also prevent crypto-related crimes from happening. According to a local report, the legislation mandates crypto platforms in the country to follow Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. It is called the law […]
In October, the Estonian government invited anyone, anywhere, to become an e-citizen of the Estonian digital society, open a bank account in Estonia, or start a business. They said that, by the end of the year, anyone with an internet connection would be able to live their financial life in Estonia, all without being physically present. Also read: Become an E-Citizen of Estonian Digital Society. Yesterday those who sent a preliminary application received an email announcing the official launch of the program: "Dear future e-Resident of Estonia, We are happy to announce you that we went....