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The evolving U.S.–Venezuela standoff is drawing renewed attention from energy markets, as investors weigh how shifts in sanctions, diplomacy and oil policy could ripple through American companies. Venezuela holds the world's largest proven crude reserves, yet years of political turmoil,...

To attract more crypto companies to France, the government made two moves to open borders and take advantage of the clarity in industry regulations. What Happened: Circle received conditional registration as a digital asset service provider from the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) of France....

U.S.-regulated cryptocurrency custody firm, BitGo received a crypto custody license from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). The firm already stored crypto assets under the regulator's supervision since 2019 as part of a transitional regime. BitGo’s step, as...

Web3 wallet company Backpack received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for Backpack Exchange, which will provide crypto exchange services in Dubai. What Happened? Backpack is also behind Mad Lads, a...

Dutch payment technology giant Adyen (OTCMKTS: ADYEY) nabbed a banking license in the U.K., enabling its merchants to offer cash advances to small and medium-sized enterprises there.   Adyen is used by several high-profile companies including Microsoft, Instacart and Subway as an all...