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Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Bull Market as US Economy Worsens
5.6.2023
Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of Bitmex, predicted the coming of a bitcoin bull market in the last two quarters of 2023. In his latest article, Hayes states that for investors, patience is vital, as he explains that the U.S. Federal Reserve will be unable to control inflation as the U.S. debt will...
Xbox's Starfield Controller Looks Real, Will Absolutely Take My Money
2.6.2023
The saga of the Starfield Xbox controller has been going on for months, but we now have our best confirmation yet that the sleek retro-sci-fi-styled gamepad is potentially real and coming this summer. It might just be my favorite-looking Xbox Series X/S controller yet. Read more
Apple and Goldman Sachs Don’t Trust Their New Banking Customers
2.6.2023
“Security Reviews” are locking up Apple Savings accounts for weeks on end, as a blunt-force anti-money laundering system turns customers into suspects
Qatar Needs To Make Some ‘Major Improvements’: Money Laundering Watchdog Says
1.6.2023
Qatar needs to make some “major improvements,” on how it responds to terrorist financing, according to a global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog.
The Financial Action Task Force accused Qatar of not having enough controls and needs to better understand “more complex forms of money...
Money stored on mobile payment apps may not be FDIC insured, US watchdog warns
1.6.2023
Deposits on mobile payment apps may not be insured by the FDIC, and customers may not know whether their money is insured or not
UAE's Central Bank Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for Crypto Businesses – Here's the Latest
1.6.2023
The UAE’s Central Bank just introduced new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing guidelines for crypto businesses and financial institutions handling digital assets, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
The new guidance applies to all licensed financial institutions...
Qatar Didn’t Properly Enforce Its Crypto Ban, Global Money Laundering Watchdog Says
1.6.2023
The central bank should proactively identify and sanction service providers breaching its 2019 prohibition, according to the Financial Action Task Force
EU Formally Signs New Crypto Licensing, Money Laundering Rules Into Law
31.5.2023
The MiCA law is set to make the bloc the first major jurisdiction with tailored crypto regulations
EU’s Banking Regulator Highlights AML Risks in Privacy Coins, Self-Hosted Wallets
31.5.2023
The European Banking Authority wants to extend money laundering guidance to crypto firms and banks that trade with them
How to avoid impulse buying and save money instead
31.5.2023
Take control of your finances and achieve your financial goals by avoiding impulse buying using budgeting apps
Crypto Exchange Bkex Suspends Withdrawals Amid Money Laundering Incident
30.5.2023
Bkex, a crypto exchange based in the British Virgin Islands, has suspended withdrawals due to an allegation that a user’s “funds were involved in money laundering.” In order to assist law enforcement with their investigation and gather evidence, Bkex said it has decided to halt...
Pepe Price Falls 15% In 7 Days - Smart Money Is Turning To Wall Street Memes As New Top Gainer For 2023
29.5.2023
In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, Pepe has experienced a significant decline of 15% over the past seven days.
As investors seek alternative options, a new frontrunner has emerged in the form of Wall Street Memes.
With its innovative approach and potential for substantial gains, Wall...
Institutions seek detailed blockchain analytics for crypto adoption — Elliptic
28.5.2023
Large financial institutions are getting involved in digital assets by investing capital, time and effort into on-chain analytics solutions
Stablecoin Issuer Lybra Finance Nears $100M in TVL
26.5.2023
Lybra Finance was launched last month and uses liquid staking derivatives to offer an interesting-bearing stablecoin
Zondacrypto CEO: MiCA Regulations Will Stop ‘Rogue Exchanges’ From Profiting From Criminal Activity
26.5.2023
Although the implementation of the recently approved Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations is likely to be difficult, their coming into force is going to have a positive outcome for everyone in the industry, Przemyslaw Kral, the CEO of the crypto exchange Zondacrypto, has said. Kral also...
Japan to Apply Tougher Crypto AML Regulations, ‘Travel Rule’ in June
25.5.2023
Stricter anti-money laundering (AML) measures for the crypto sector in Japan will enter into force next month, local media reported. The new rules were adopted to align the country’s legal framework for cryptocurrencies with global standards in the field. Japan to Enforce Legislation Allowing...
Binance Accused of Mixing Company Revenue with Customer Money In U.S
24.5.2023
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has mixed company revenues with customer funds in the US, according to a Reuters report.
The comingling of customer funds and company revenues happened “almost daily” in bank accounts the exchange had at the now-bankrupt crypto-friendly bank...
Japan to Enforce Tougher Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Laws Next Month: Report
24.5.2023
Earlier this month, global financial crimes watchdog FATF urged G-7 economies like Japan to lead by example to implement its controversial "travel rule" for crypto transfers
Japan’s crypto anti-money laundering measures to start in June: Report
24.5.2023
The Japanese parliament has decided to roll out tougher AML procedures in line with the “travel rule.”
Connecticut Banking Regulator Fines Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin of America
23.5.2023
According to the Connecticut Department of Banking, commissioner Jorge Perez revealed that the regulator has reached a settlement with the crypto automated teller machine (ATM) and kiosk operator Bitcoin of America. As part of the settlement, Bitcoin of America will pay $86,000 in restitution,...