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Ripple Integrates Wormhole With XRP Ledger to Power Institutional Multichain Moves
26.6.2025
Ripple's move supports the development of multichain applications, emphasizing compliance, low cost and fast settlement
Crypto Custodian Taurus Launches First Stablecoin Contract With Privacy Features
26.6.2025
The privacy-focused stablecoin contract uses the Aztec Network to combine encrypted transfers with issuer-controlled compliance
XRP Ledger Drives Real-World Asset Growth as Ripple Expands Compliance-Focused Offerings
26.6.2025
XRP Ledger unveiled tokenized treasuries, cutting-edge compliance features, and institutional-grade infrastructure at Apex 2025, driving Ripple’s aggressive push to transform global financial systems. XRP Ledger Takes Center Stage in Tokenized Finance at Apex 2025 Institutional momentum surged...
Every Bank and Fintech Wants DeFi Under the Hood: Alchemy
23.6.2025
Firms want to explore a “DeFi mullet:” compliance guardrails at the front, seamless access to DeFi tools at the back, said Web3 plumber Alchemy
Zebec buys compliance firm Gatenox ahead of MiCA, FCA regulatory push
5.6.2025
Zebec’s move reflects a shift toward embedding compliance at the protocol level, with firms facing more stringent regulatory requirements
Solana firms make moves on staking, treasury and compliance
29.5.2025
Solana-focused investment firm Sol Strategies has filed a preliminary base shelf prospectus for up to $1 billion, as DeFi Development Corp. revealed it will adopt liquid-staked SOL for its treasury operations.According to a May 27 Sol Strategies announcement, the publicly-traded Canadian Solana...
Solana firms make moves on staking, treasury and compliance
29.5.2025
Sol Strategies filed a $1 billion shelf prospectus while DeFi Dev added liquid-staked SOL to its treasury, signaling deeper institutional moves in the Solana ecosystem
OKX Global General Counsel Is Latest Legal Exec to Leave the Exchange
27.5.2025
The new chief legal officer, Linda Lacewell, is said to be restructuring the firm's legal and compliance divisions, according to a source familiar with the situation
Dubai regulator sets compliance deadline for updated crypto rules
19.5.2025
Dubai’s crypto regulator has given licensed digital asset companies until June 19 to comply with its updated activity-based Rulebooks to enhance market integrity and risk oversight. On May 19, Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) announced that it...
Dubai regulator sets compliance deadline for updated crypto rules
19.5.2025
Dubai’s crypto regulator has given licensed digital asset companies until June 19 to comply with its updated activity-based Rulebooks to enhance market integrity and risk oversight. On May 19, Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) announced that it had released Version...
Market Structure Rules for Crypto Could End Up Governing Core of U.S. Finance: Le
12.5.2025
TuongVy Le, a compliance expert and ex-SEC lawyer, said the rest of the financial industry is likely to migrate into the world overseen by pending regulations
Tether adds Chainalysis tokenization platform for compliance, monitoring
6.5.2025
Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap USDt (USDT), has announced a partnership with Chainalysis that will integrate the company’s compliance and monitoring tools onto Tether’s tokenization platform. The move comes amid expanding oversight across...
The SEC Can Learn From the IRS in Making Regulation Simpler for Crypto
2.5.2025
The IRS has relied on voluntary disclosure programs to bring taxpayers into compliance rather than imposing punitive actions upfront. A similar model should be applied to crypto regulation as well, says Miles Fuller, Director of Government Solutions, TaxBit
KuCoin to reenter South Korea after securing key markets: CEO
2.5.2025
Crypto exchange KuCoin said that it may reenter South Korea after its platform was blocked in the country. On March 21, South Korean regulators ordered Google Play to block access to exchanges that were not compliant with the requirements needed to operate in the country. On April 11, South...
KuCoin to reenter South Korea after securing key markets: CEO
2.5.2025
Crypto exchange KuCoin said that it may reenter South Korea after its platform was blocked in the country. On March 21, South Korean regulators ordered Google Play to block access to exchanges that were not compliant with the requirements needed to operate in the country. On April 11, South...
‘Huge Shift’ in crypto firms’ compliance mindset, says Elliptic co-founder
1.5.2025
The crypto industry has seen a significant shift toward regulatory compliance since its early days, according to James Smith, co-founder of Elliptic, a crypto compliance firm established in 2013.“In the early days, only a few companies approached compliance in a serious way,” Smith told...
‘Huge Shift’ in crypto firms’ compliance mindset, says Elliptic co-founder
1.5.2025
The crypto industry has seen a significant shift toward regulatory compliance since its early days, according to James Smith, co-founder of Elliptic, a crypto compliance firm established in 2013.“In the early days, only a few companies approached compliance in a serious way,” Smith told...
Is Someone Lying? IMF Confirms El Salvador’s Compliance With Bitcoin Non-Accumulation Commitment
28.4.2025
In a press briefing during the spring meetings of 2025, the IMF highlighted that, according to their data, El Salvador has complied with the bitcoin non-accumulation agenda to which it committed. Nonetheless, the country continues to report regular bitcoin purchases. IMF States El Salvador Has...
Portofino Technology's General Counsel and Compliance Head Is Latest Senior Exec to Exit
24.4.2025
Celyn Armstrong had worked for the crypto trading firm for over three years, and was based in London
Travel Rule Compliance Surges on New Regs, Stablecoin Payments, Notabene Says
23.4.2025
Notabene’s annual survey of crypto firms found that almost all respondents expect to be Travel Rule compliant by mid-2025