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German Authority Seizes 13 Unauthorized Crypto ATMs
22.8.2024
Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has seized 13 unauthorized cryptocurrency ATMs in a nationwide operation involving 60 officers and raids on 35 locations. BaFin reported that the machines facilitated illegal transactions and posed money laundering risks. Under German...
Moody’s, Elliptic join forces for enhanced VASP risk screening
19.8.2024
The companies will combine their strengths to provide enhanced virtual asset service providers screening ability
Peru Issues VASP Regulation, Strengthens AML/TF Requirements
10.8.2024
The Superintendence of Banking and Insurance (SBS) of Peru, has issued a resolution that forces VASPs to implement Know Your Customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) measures as part of a compliance plan. The resolution is in line with FATF recommendations and seeks to control and avoid...
Preparing for DeFi Regulation: The Role of Portable KYC
7.8.2024
As regulators scrutinize DeFi more closely, participants need to improve compliance around AML and KYC and make the process easier for customers, says Thomas Gentle, Compliance Officer, Quadrata
Thailand distributing digital money to 45M citizens to boost economy
24.7.2024
The controversial plan began as a campaign promise and will help lower-income Thais buy more
Thailand distributing digital money to 45M citizens to boost economy
24.7.2024
The controversial plan began as a campaign promise and will help lower-income Thais buy more
Fractal ID postmortem ties breach to 2022 password hack
21.7.2024
This breach highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining data security, especially in today’s centralized storage systems
Fractal ID postmortem ties breach to 2022 password hack
21.7.2024
This breach highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining data security, especially in today’s centralized storage systems
BitMEX expects ‘no further fines’ for ‘old’ AML violation in US
11.7.2024
BitMEX addresses the DOJ's BSA charge as a past issue, highlighting their compliance improvements and founders' prior penalties
Paxful co-founder Schaback faces 5 years jail, admits AML failure
9.7.2024
Artur Schaback, one of the co-founders of crypto exchange Paxful, has agreed to a plea deal with U.S. prosecutors that could see him locked up for five years
Kucoin to Implement 7.5% VAT on Transaction Fees for Nigerian Users
5.7.2024
Nigeria-based KuCoin users will begin being levied a 7.5% value-added tax (VAT) on transaction fees starting on July 8. Some observers believe that Kucoin’s decision to implement this tax is intended to enhance its chances of securing an operating license. A Lagos-based crypto industry player...
Binance enforces stricter measures against account misuse
27.6.2024
The platform encourages users to report any suspected incidents of misuse and offers a reward for verified cases
Binance’s Local Exchange Receives Dubai License, Initiates UAE User Migration
27.6.2024
Binance is transitioning UAE resident accounts to its new regulated local entity, Binance FZE, following a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Dubai’s regulator. This change will allow UAE users to access various virtual asset services locally, including AED bank deposits...
Transak and Privado ID Announce Partnership to Enhance Decentralized KYC Procedures
24.6.2024
Crypto payments gateway solution Transak has teamed up with Privado ID to launch a new “Reusable KYC” service aimed at improving the decentralized identity verification process. This collaboration introduces a novel method that promises to maintain user privacy without compromising...
Blockchain Association objects to IRS broker rule in letter
21.6.2024
The Washington DC-based blockchain advocacy group argued the IRS' broker rule provisions violate the Paperwork Reduction Act
Institutional DeFi players will bring commercial real estate onchain: KPMG exec
19.6.2024
DeFi activity from institutions would be more “permissioned” as market participants will want to know who they’re dealing with, KPMG’s Kunal Bhasin said
Hidden Road partners with Bitfinex after Bybit KYC issues
13.6.2024
After halting support for BybBit’s crypto services in May 2024, Citadel-backed Hidden Road inked a new crypto partnership with Bitfinex exchange
European Commission selects Iota Web3 ID for blockchain sandbox
13.6.2024
The European Commission’s selection of Iota’s Web3 ID solution highlights the solution’s potential to revolutionize KYC processes using distributed ledger technology and tokenization on a mass scale
Allegations of ‘Rug Pull’ Arise After Gemholic Team Withdraws $3.5M in Previously Locked ETH
8.6.2024
On June 7, the team behind the Zksync project Gemholic withdrew 921 previously locked ethereum tokens in a suspected rug-pulling incident. The Gemholic team executed the theft despite reportedly completing the blockchain security firm Solidproof’s Know Your Customer (KYC) process....
ZkSync’s Gemholic project suspected $3.5M rug pull
8.6.2024
Community members are currently trying to trace the Gemholic contract creator's address, supposedly funded by Binance