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Central Bank of Latvia opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Latvia’s central bank opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies
9.9.2024
Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers
Australian regulator claims win over Kraken’s Bit Trade in federal court
23.8.2024
A court has found Bit Trade offered a product without following design and distribution obligations and acted as a credit facility, in violation of Australian laws.
Bybit receives VASP, card operator registration in Argentina
16.8.2024
Bybit’s registration as a Virtual Asset Service Provider was made possible by a law passed in July
Bybit receives VASP, card operator registration in Argentina
16.8.2024
Bybit’s registration as a virtual asset service provider was made possible by a law passed in July
OKX cracks down on Tornado Cash users with account terminations
9.8.2024
As the crypto industry expands, exchanges like OKX face mounting pressure to strengthen compliance and prevent illicit activities on their platforms
UK’s FCA provides more guidance on crypto promotion compliance
7.8.2024
The financial regulator is trying to bring companies offering crypto services into line with requirements that came into force in October
UK’s FCA provides more guidance on crypto promotion compliance
7.8.2024
The financial regulator is trying to bring companies offering crypto services into line with requirements that came into force in October
Crypto Exchange Gate.io Exits Japan
23.7.2024
Crypto exchange Gate.io has terminated its services in Japan, it announced on Monday, suggesting a lack of compliance in the nation
OKX selects Malta as MiCA hub for EU crypto compliance
18.7.2024
OKX selects Malta for its MiCA hub, leveraging its existing VFA Class 4 license and regulatory infrastructure for expanded EU crypto services
BitMEX expects ‘no further fines’ for ‘old’ AML violation in US
11.7.2024
BitMEX addresses the DOJ's BSA charge as a past issue, highlighting their compliance improvements and founders' prior penalties
Karma served: Pink Drainer gets hit with address poisoning scam
8.7.2024
“The scammers have been scammed” — notorious crypto-draining took kit just lost 10 ETH to a wallet poisoning attack
Bitget in ‘active discussions’ to receive licensing in India
3.7.2024
Bitget is currently operating in the Indian market but faces some issues with signing up new users due to certain regulatory limitations
Nigerian SEC announces new rules, compliance program for digital assets
21.6.2024
While this application process is intended to improve compliance, VASPs are directed to complete it no later than 30 days from the circular date
FCA busts suspects in a $1.2B illegal crypto asset business
21.6.2024
FCA arrests two suspects involved in a $1.2 billion illegal crypto asset exchange, highlighting the agency's efforts to combat financial crime
Crypto Exchanges Brace for EU’s MiCA Rules: Stablecoins Delisted by Uphold, Binance
20.6.2024
This month, several cryptocurrency exchanges are delisting certain stablecoins to align with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, which establish more stringent rules for fiat-backed and algorithmic stablecoins in the European Economic Area (EEA). Uphold...
UK crypto industry publishes Travel Rule navigation guide
6.6.2024
The Travel Rule requires crypto businesses to collect, verify and share information about digital asset transactions with another crypto company
How Bitget CEO Gracy Chen plans to shake up the male-dominated crypto industry
27.5.2024
Cointelegraph heard from Gracy Chen, the newly appointed CEO of Bitget, to understand her strategy leading a top crypto exchange as a female in a male-dominated industry
Prometheum's Contentious Answer to Crypto Compliance Is Running Late
9.5.2024
Much of the crypto sector has been apprehensive about the ribbon cutting on Prometheum's custody and trading operations, which the firm said will fully comply with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) demands. The doors have so far stayed shut well past the target date, but the company...
Crypto Compliance Platform Keyring Raises $6M to Unlock DeFi for Institutions
19.3.2024
The company allows institutional investors to comply with regulations when interacting with DeFi, and recently facilitated a proof of concept trial with Nomura's crypto arm Laser Digital by building a compliance wrapper on top of USDC stablecoin