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Binance India Goes Full Compliance Mode With Re-Verification Mandate
19.4.2025
Binance just ignited a compliance revolution in India’s crypto market, enforcing full KYC re-verification to tighten security, align with AML laws, and redefine user accountability. Binance Triggers Full KYC Lockdown in India Crypto exchange Binance announced a policy update on April 18 mandating...
Elliptic, Monerium Partner to Enhance Compliance for EURe Stablecoin
16.4.2025
Cryptocurrency analytics firm Elliptic has partnered with Monerium, a Reykjavik-based Electronic Money Institution (EMI), to enhance anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance measures for its EURe stablecoin. Monerium Taps Elliptic to Navigate MiCA Rules Amid Euro Stablecoin Boom According to...
Google to enforce MiCA rules for crypto ads in Europe starting April 23
14.4.2025
Google will begin enforcing stricter advertising policies for cryptocurrency services in Europe under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, the company said in a recent policy update.The move could be a “double-edged sword” for regulation that may prevent initial coin offering...
Pakistan proposes compliance-based crypto regulatory framework — Report
11.4.2025
Regulators in Pakistan have proposed a regulatory framework for digital assets that is compliance-focused, in accordance with rules laid out by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the supranational organization that polices finance for money laundering, The Express Tribune reported.According...
Pakistan proposes compliance-based crypto regulatory framework — Report
11.4.2025
Regulators in Pakistan have proposed a regulatory framework for digital assets that is compliance-focused, in accordance with rules laid out by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the supranational organization that polices finance for money laundering, The Express Tribune reported.According...
Block Fined $40M Over Cash App’s Crypto Compliance Failures and 169K Ignored Alerts
11.4.2025
New York hits Block with a $40 million fine and mandates independent oversight after major compliance failures in Cash App’s bitcoin and fiat transaction monitoring. NY Regulator Unleashes Oversight Blitz on Block After Missed Red Flags and AML Gaps New York State’s Department of Financial...
Jack Dorsey's Block fined $40M for alleged crypto compliance, AML failures
10.4.2025
Digital payments company Block Inc. has reached a $40 million settlement with New York regulators over alleged compliance misconducts tied to its Cash App platform, Bloomberg reported on April 10.Block was fined by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) following an investigation...
Jack Dorsey's Block fined $40M for alleged crypto compliance, AML failures
10.4.2025
Digital payments company Block Inc. has reached a $40 million settlement with New York regulators over alleged compliance misconducts tied to its Cash App platform, Bloomberg reported on April 10.Block was fined by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) following an investigation...
Block Agrees to $40M Settlement With New York Over Faulty Money-Laundering Controls
10.4.2025
The payments and blockchain firm has agreed to an outside monitor as it resolves its compliance with New York regulations
DeFi security and compliance must be improved to attract institutions
9.4.2025
Opinion by: Sergej Kunz, co-founder of 1inchInstitutional players have been closely watching decentralized finance’s growth. Creating secure and compliant DeFi platforms is the only solution to build trust and attract more institutions.Clear waters attract big shipsOver the past four years...
WazirX Creditors Back Restructuring Plan to Payback $230M Hack Victims
8.4.2025
The scheme would trigger an initial payout within 10 business days, followed by phased resumptions of withdrawals and trading, subject to regulatory compliance
0xbow's Ethereum Privacy Pools Surpass 200 Deposits as User Interest Grows
3.4.2025
The system uses zero-knowledge proofs to ensure privacy while maintaining compliance by screening for illicit funds
Binance ends Tether USDT trading in Europe to comply with MiCA rules
1.4.2025
Binance has discontinued spot trading pairs with Tether’s USDt in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has delisted spot trading pairs with several non-MiCA-compliant tokens in the EEA in line with...
Binance ends Tether USDT trading in Europe to comply with MiCA rules
1.4.2025
Binance has discontinued spot trading pairs with Tether’s USDt in the European Economic Area (EEA) to comply with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has delisted spot trading pairs with several non-MiCA-compliant tokens in the EEA in line with...
SEC Drops Crypto.com Probe With No Action in Major Win for Global Exchange Compliance
28.3.2025
The SEC has dropped its probe into Crypto.com without charges, as the company blasted past crackdowns and vowed aggressive global expansion backed by sweeping regulatory approval. Crypto.com Prevails in SEC Investigation, Vows Continued Regulatory Leadership Crypto.com announced on March 27 that...
Peter Thiel-Backed Plasma Unveils 'HotStuff-Inspired Consensus' For High-Frequency Global Stablecoin Transfers
26.3.2025
Other key features of Plasma include custom gas tokens, zero-charge USDT transfers, and confidential transactions while ensuring compliance
FalconX Said to Have Suffered Wave of Senior Staff Departures, Including General Counsel, European Head
26.3.2025
A total of 10-15 people have left the business recently, two sources said
Custodia, Vantage Bank Tokenize U.S. Dollar Demand Deposits on Ethereum
25.3.2025
They conducted a series of eight regulated test transactions, involving minting, transferring, and redeeming Avit tokens under full U.S. banking compliance
Aave Labs Introduces Compliance-Friendly DeFi Platform for Institutional Investors
14.3.2025
Aave Labs launched the Horizon initiative on Thursday targeting institutional investors with products centered on tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) to bridge decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional financial systems. Horizon Initiative Launches to Expand DeFi Access for Institutional...
DeFi is no longer decentralized — compliance is undermining decentralization
7.3.2025
DeFi’s promise of decentralized finance is being undermined by increasing compliance measures, leading to potential censorship and loss of user control