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DeFi Project Atlendis Secures $1 Million Loan from French National Bank BPI and Demonstrates Compliance with PSAN License
26.7.2023
French DeFi project Atlendis hit two major milestones as it secured a €1 million loan ($1,108,055.00) from the French public investment bank along with obtaining a crypto services provider license.
Atlantis obtained PSAN, committing to complying with France’s crypto regulations and aligning with...
Deloitte, Chainalysis alliance to give law enforcement a crypto edge
26.7.2023
Big Four accounting firm Deloitte said the partnership could help authorities identify and take down bad actors hiding "behind the keyboard."
Crypto's Early Innovator Turns Advocate for Compliance: The Charlie Shrem Saga
25.7.2023
Charlie Shrem – founder of the fallen Bitcoin (BTC) exchange Bitshrem – has pivoted to being a voice for regulatory compliance after being jailed for crypto violations eight years ago.
The exchange co-founder is now a general partner at Druid Ventures, an early-stage crypto VC firm providing...
8 ways crypto companies can improve their financial compliance in the US
25.7.2023
Absent clear, comprehensive regulatory guidance in the U.S., crypto companies would be wise to shore up their accounting systems
SEC ‘Disappointed’ With XRP Ruling on Retail Investors — Chair Gensler Hints at More Crypto Industry Enforcement
18.7.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler has stated that the regulator is “disappointed” with the SEC v. Ripple ruling on XRP regarding retail investors. “We are still looking at it and assessing that opinion,” he affirmed. Gensler also reiterated...
Binance Ends Argentina’s Soccer Association Partnership Citing Lack of Compliance
17.7.2023
Bitcoin ETFs Can Boost ‘Overall Reputation of Certain Cryptocurrencies’ — Brighty App Co-Founder
16.7.2023
According to Nikolay Denisenko, the co-founder and CTO of the financial and earning application Brighty App, the digital version of the pound sterling can be a bridge that enables “easy conversions between different types of crypto, stablecoins, and digital currencies.” Furthermore,...
The Fall of Multichain: A Tale of Unexpected Turbulence and Security Breaches
14.7.2023
In an unforeseen chain of events that unfolded between May and July 2023, the CEO of Multichain, Zhaojun, was apprehended by Chinese authorities, destabilizing the blockchain project. The situation escalated when user assets began to be transferred to unknown addresses. From Seizure to Shutdown:...
EU Regulators Issue Stablecoin Guidance, Calls For Compliance Ahead Of MiCA
12.7.2023
Financial regulators within the European Union (EU) have urged stablecoin issuers alongside other industry participants to adopt the guidelines set out in Markets In Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA).
MiCA is the first comprehensive digital asset regulatory framework that covers exchanges, assets...
Implementing tokenized securities for regulatory compliance
10.7.2023
From enhancing investor protection to streamlining compliance processes, on-chain tokenized securities hold the potential to reshape the future of finance while maintaining adherence to regulatory frameworks.
Here’s what SOC 2 compliance audits mean for crypto projects
10.7.2023
While the audit demonstrates trust and transparency, Eric Lister from audit firm A-LIGN explained that it does not improve business systems
Mark Cuban, John Reed Stark clash over the cause of FTX’s collapse
5.7.2023
Mark Cuban thinks the SEC could have saved U.S. customers from FTX had it adopted Japan’s approach to crypto regulation, but John Reed Stark disagrees
UK financial watchdog reminds crypto firms of October deadline for marketing compliance
4.7.2023
Companies operating in the U.K. will have only “four routes to lawfully communicate cryptoasset promotions” in order to be in compliance with the FCA's regime
Kraken ordered by court to disclose user data to IRS for tax compliance
1.7.2023
Kraken is required to provide details of users who engaged in transactions exceeding $20,000 within a calendar year
US Judge Orders Kraken to Release Customer Data to IRS in Cryptocurrency Tax Probe
1.7.2023
Kraken, the San Francisco-headquartered digital currency exchange, has received a court order from a U.S. judge requiring the release of customer data to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The court filing, submitted on Friday, states that the IRS is seeking details pertaining to accounts that...
Binance's Commitment to Compliance: An Inside Look at the Program
30.6.2023
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is making an effort to to dispel myths that the crypto industry at large is a ‘non-compliant’.
In a Thursday blog post, the firm summarized the extent of Binance’s efforts to work together with international regulators, contrasting a persistent...
9 key steps for ensuring compliance with incoming MiCA regulations
29.6.2023
Crypto companies operating in the EU must begin work now to comply with MiCA and assess how it might affect their global operations
FTX Files Lawsuit Against Ex-Compliance Chief Friedberg Over Alleged 'Hush Money' Payments
29.6.2023
Defunct crypto exchange FTX’s lawyers are suing the company’s former compliance chief officer Daniel Friedberg for paying off insiders who threatened to reveal the exchange's illegal activities.
The lawsuit alleges that the former compliance chief served as a "fixer," paying "exorbitant hush...
Ex-FTX Compliance Officer Sued for Allegedly Paying Off Would-Be Whistleblowers
28.6.2023
FTX's lawyers allege Daniel Friedberg allowed its executives' criminal activities to fly under the radar for years
Subpoena Evasion: 3AC Asks Court to Fine Kyle Davies $10,000 Daily for Non-Compliance
18.6.2023
In February, it was reported that Kyle Davies, the co-founder of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), faced allegations of evading subpoenas related to the collapse of the defunct Singapore cryptocurrency hedge fund. The current custodians of the 3AC estate are now pursuing a daily fine of $10,000 against...