Coinbase Receives Approval to Offer Full Suite of Crypto Products in Netherlands

Crypto exchange Coinbase has received approval to offer its full suite of retail and institutional crypto products and services in the Netherlands. “We have taken strides to work collaboratively with government, policymakers, and regulators to shape the future in a responsible way,” Coinbase said. Dutch Regulator Approves Coinbase The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) … Read more

Dutch Central Bank Fines Crypto Exchange Binance $3.4 Million Citing ‘Very Serious’ Violations

The Dutch central bank has fined cryptocurrency exchange Binance 3.325 million euros for offering crypto services in the Netherlands without the legally required registration. Binance has appealed against the fine and has now submitted an application to register with the central bank. Binance Fined by Dutch Regulator The Dutch central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), … Read more

Dutch Bitcoin Exchange Files Preliminary Injunction to Suspend Wallet Verification Rule Enacted by the Netherlands

A Dutch bitcoin (BTC) exchange has filed a preliminary injunction at a court in Rotterdam to suspend the central bank’s additional wallet-verification requirements. Bitonic seeks to challenge the new rules enacted by the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on Sept. 21, 2020. Dutch Exchange Argues Additional KYC Rules Lack ‘a Proper Legal Basis’ Per the bitcoin … Read more

New Dutch Law: Clients Must Explain Why They Want To Buy Bitcoin

Netherlands-based crypto exchanges are now required by law to get additional information from clients regarding their bitcoin addresses. As part of the new requirements, which went into effect on Nov. 17, clients must now furnish exchanges with reasons why they wish to buy bitcoin. They will also need to inform the exchange officials of the … Read more

3 Major Signs That Precede the Fall of World Reserve Currencies

The story of reserve currencies is long and stretches far back into ancient times. As modern history shows, however, the average lifespan of fiat reserve assets is just around 100 years. This means that even the U.S. dollar’s period of dominance is probably nearing its end very soon, statistically speaking. But it’s not mere guesswork, … Read more

Dutch Central Bank Will Supervise Bitcoin Service Providers in 2020

Regulatory changes in the cryptocurrency world are always contentious. Many people see the benefits, whereas others oppose any changes. In the Netherlands, a lot of major changes are coming to cryptocurrency service providers. All of these changes seem to be directed at fostering the Bitcoin industry moving forward.  The new requirements will go in effect … Read more