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87% of crypto registrations failed in UK over ‘weak’ fraud, AML controls
6.9.2024
Only 4 out of 35 crypto business registrations were accepted by the UK Financial Conduct Authority citing concerns with money laundering adherence
Trump's New Crypto Business to Offer Access to 'High-Yield' Investments, Website Says
29.8.2024
World Liberty Financial is "the only crypto DeFi platform supported by Donald J. Trump," according to homepage metadata
bitFlyer Acquires FTX Japan, Plans New Crypto Business
26.7.2024
According to a tweet, bitFlyer Holdings has completed its acquisition of the defunct crypto exchange FTX’s Japan arm. bitFlyer Holdingsは本日、FTX Japanの発行済株式100％の取得を完了しましたのでお知らせいたします。 これによりFTX Japanは当社の完全子会社となりました。 今後は8/26までに社名を変更し、新たにクリプトカストディ事業を展開する予定です。詳しくはこちら。https://t.co/Ks1aexAFLm...
Kamala Harris could be 'far more open' to crypto business, Mark Cuban says
23.7.2024
Kamala Harris’ campaign team is reportedly seeking inputs on crypto policy ahead of the Democratic National Convention
Kamala Harris could be ‘far more open’ to crypto business, Mark Cuban says
23.7.2024
Kamala Harris’ campaign team is reportedly seeking input on crypto policy ahead of the Democratic National Convention
UK Regulator FCA Arrests Two People Associated With 1B-Pound Illegal Crypto Business
20.6.2024
The two suspects were interviewed under caution by the FCA and then released on bail
Unlicensed Crypto Business Leads to Indictments in Utah
20.6.2024
Two Utah residents have been indicted for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, converting over $2.5 million into cryptocurrency, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The two were arrested over the weekend in Washington County. Utah Men Arrested for Illegal...
Zimbabwe consults crypto firms on virtual asset regulation needs
12.6.2024
The Zimbabwean government hopes to create a regulatory structure tailored to country’s specific needs and conditions
WisdomTree’s Crypto Business Goes Live in New York Against Big Shareholder's Wishes
9.5.2024
WisdomTree’s digital asset app on Thursday became available to customers in New York, even as CEO Jonathan Steinberg is under pressure from shareholders as a result of the investment company's push into decentralized finance
Robinhood crypto business slapped with SEC Wells Notice
6.5.2024
The SEC is planning to file an "enforcement action" against Robinhood's cryptocurrency business, according to the Wells Notice
South Korean Tech Giants Naver, Kakao Aim to Launch Token in June
1.5.2024
The South Korean tech giants Naver and Kakao are set to finalize their blockchain merger plans with a token launch in June.
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Protocol Village: Safe, for 'Smart Accounts,' Completes Acquisition of Crypto Business Wallet Multis
18.4.2024
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of April 18-24
South Africa Gears up to Issue First Batch of FSP Licenses to Crypto Providers
26.1.2024
South Africa is reportedly preparing to issue the first batch of financial services provider (FSP) licences to crypto service providers. Gerhard van Deventer, head of enforcement at South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), confirmed the move speaking at a podcast on Moneyweb...
South Korean Gaming Giant WeMade Must Pay $41M ‘Crypto Tax’ Bill
4.1.2024
Source: Zerbor/Adobe The South Korean gaming firm WeMade has been hit with a $41 million tax bill for its crypto-related activities. Yonhap reported that the National Tax Service (NTS) issued the bill following an investigation into the firm’s historic crypto business operations. The NTS said...
SoFi to Exit Crypto Business Amid Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
30.11.2023
Source: Adobe / Goodpics SoFi Technologies Inc., a financial services company, has decided to exit the cryptocurrency sector due to increased scrutiny by banking regulators. On November 29, the company announced that it would terminate its cryptocurrency trading services for users by December...
Digital Finance Firm SoFi Hands Its Crypto Business to Blockchain.com
29.11.2023
Blockchain.com President Lane Kassleman said in an interview that his firm’s SoFi partnership equates to hundreds of thousands of users and hundreds of millions of dollars
Web3 Wallet Backpack Launches Registered Crypto Business in Dubai
31.10.2023
Backpack , an all-in-one Web3 wallet, has become the latest to receive a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Dubai. The approval will enable Backpack to launch a regulated cryptocurrency exchange service in the city. Per the company’s press release, Backpack Exchange is set...
U.S. Treasury Targets Gaza Crypto Business in Sanctions to Squeeze Hamas
18.10.2023
The Treasury Department issued a list of sanctions that included a business providing money transfers and digital assets exchange services in Gaza
Bitboy Ben Armstrong Arrested During Live Stream Over Stolen Lambo
26.9.2023
Crypto influencer Ben ‘Bitboy’ Armstrong has been reportedly arrested while livestreaming his attempt to confront a former business partner. Excerpts from the Youtube video released on social media show him explaining to police the reasons for his deed, including the alleged theft of...
Another Executive Exits Binance Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
6.9.2023
Mayur Kamat, head of product at Binance, is leaving the crypto exchange which has seen several executive exits in recent months. His and the other departures coincide with an ongoing regulatory clampdown on crypto business that has placed the leading trading platform for digital assets under...