Blockchain.com wins registration next to parent firm on the Cayman Islands
Blockchain.com is working to seek registrations in countries like Italy, France, Spain, The Netherlands and cities like Dubai. Blockchain.com, one of the oldest Bitcoin (BTC) infrastructure firms, is strengthening regulation and compliance efforts by securing registration in the Cayman Islands.The blockchain wallet and cryptocurrency exchange platform Blockchain.com is expanding operations in the Cayman Islands after receiving registration from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA).Issued on July 6, the registration officially authorizes Blockchain.com to provide custodial services,....
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