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Block applies to establish national trust bank

09 September 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

If approved, Block’s bank — Builders Bank & Trust — would operate as a federally regulated entity providing custody and related fiduciary services, including for bitcoin and stablecoins

Archax subsidiary approved as broker-dealer by FINRA

08 September 2026 US, UK
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Archax Markets is now registered with the SEC, allowing the firm to offer private placements of TradFi and digital securities to institutional and accredited investors

OpenPayd expands US regulatory footprint

02 September 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

The initiative will bring 43 state money transmitter licences under OpenPayd’s umbrella, following the integration of state-licensed money services firm MSB USA, finalised after approvals

BitGo Korea approved as Virtual Asset Service Provider

20 August 2026 South Korea
Reporter: Matthew Challis

US SEC proposes new regulation for crypto assets

19 August 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Blockchain.com admitted into ARIP by Nigerian SEC

18 August 2026 Nigeria
Reporter: Matthew Challis

The firm has joined the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme, where it will work directly with the body as it evaluates digital asset business models

Copper Markets accepted as FINRA member

12 August 2026 US
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Copper’s US entity has received approval under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and will offer qualified custody, staking, financing solutions, and OTC services, along with access to the ClearLoop Network

ARP Digital obtains broker-dealer licence from VARA

12 August 2026 UAE
Reporter: Matthew Challis

With its Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority approval, the firm will offer eligible UAE-domiciled clients conversion of regulated digital assets and stablecoins to local currency, dirham

Flowdesk Dubai entity licensed by VARA

10 August 2026 UAE
Reporter: Matthew Challis

Flowdesk Omega has received authorisation from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to commence broker-dealer services in the region, available to both qualified and institutional investors

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