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Customers Bank to strengthen AML compliance after Fed scrutiny
8.8.2024
The crypto-friendly bank’s activities during the 2023 banking crisis will also be examined
Elon Musk’s X could face $200M EU fines over alleged DSA violations: Law Decoded
15.7.2024
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is under scrutiny for alleged DSA violations, with potential fines reaching $200 million
Hong Kong Ramps Up Crypto Scrutiny, Flags 7 Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges
15.7.2024
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has taken another major step in its ongoing efforts to regulate the crypto industry. The watchdog recently added seven crypto trading platforms to its Alert List, warning investors about their illegal operations in the region. Protecting...
Microsoft and Apple renounce OpenAI board membership
10.7.2024
After investing $13 billion in OpenAI last year, Microsoft is distancing itself from the AI startup amid growing scrutiny from regulators
Polkadot’s $87M H1 spend: Scrutiny on marketing costs
2.7.2024
Polkadot’s decentralized web project has been in the spotlight for its aim to unite various forms of blockchains, such as private and consortium chains, public and permissionless networks, and other innovative types. Overall, the project received significant attention during the first half...
Solana’s Stablecoin Transfer Volume Drops Drastically Amid Scrutiny
28.6.2024
According to stablecoin transfer volume metrics divided by blockchain, Solana’s daily transfer volume has decreased from a range of $75 billion to $100 billion daily to around $7 billion daily. Additionally, a crypto advocate expressed doubts about the legitimacy of Solana’s previous...
South Korea devises law for constant scrutiny of 600 crypto tokens
17.6.2024
South Korea is set to implement the virtual asset user protection law, which will come into force by July 19
Crypto Friendly Evolve Bank Under Scrutiny: Cease and Desist Order Issued
15.6.2024
The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies...
Worldcoin to Establish Latam Hub in Argentina Despite Heavy Scrutiny
14.6.2024
Worldcoin, the biometric identification project, has announced a new expansion process in Argentina, where it reportedly will seek to open 50 new locations with eye-scanning hardware. The announcement comes after Buenos Aires indicted Tools For Humanity, the company behind Worldcoin, for including...
Nigerian crypto community raises alarm over Davido meme token
30.5.2024
Davido has remained silent amid criticism about pump-and-dump schemes and regulatory scrutiny
Controversial Artist Damien Hirst Accused Of Backdating 1,000 Paintings In NFT Project
24.5.2024
English artist Damian Hirst is under increased scrutiny this week following claims he backdated more than 1,000 pieces of art from his NFT project “The Currency,” The Guardian reported Wednesday. The allegations come just two months after Hirst was accused of misrepresenting the dates of several...
Can Ethereum ETFs thrive without staking amid SEC scrutiny?
23.5.2024
Regulatory concerns force Ether ETF issuers to abandon staking plans, sparking conflicting community views and discussions on investor appeal
Ripple’s CTO David Schwartz Sheds Light on XRP Sales Strategy
20.5.2024
Prominent blockchain startup Ripple came under scrutiny for selling more XRP tokens than ever before. But David Schwartz, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Ripple, recently explained why the business was liquidating its XRP holdings on May 19.
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French Regulator Warns Investors For Using ByBit Despite Ban
17.5.2024
ByBit has been under scrutiny in France for its lack of non-compliance with current regulations and was blacklisted in 20 May 2022.
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Community Launches Decentralized Memecoin To Take Anti-SEC Stance
16.5.2024
In response to the increasing regulatory scrutiny by the SEC on crypto, a small group of community members has launched a decentralized memecoin called NotWifGary (NWG).
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KuCoin Halts Naira-Based Peer-to-Peer Trading, Citing Compliance
15.5.2024
Kucoin has made the decision to suspend all naira-based P2P trading in response to increased scrutiny from Nigeria's regulatory authorities.
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Peter Thiel's Founders Fund invests $70M in election betting platform
14.5.2024
Amid increasing U.S. regulatory scrutiny, popular crypto-based betting platform Polymarket secures funding to expand its global operations despite restrictions
Tether discredits Ripple CEO comments over U.S. scrutiny
13.5.2024
Tether has highlighted its compliance efforts after Ripple's CEO said the U.S. government has its sights set on USDT
US Scrutiny of Tether Could Disrupt Crypto Ecosystem, Ripple CEO Warns
12.5.2024
Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, has voiced concerns that the U.S. government’s scrutiny of Tether, the foremost issuer of stablecoins by market cap, could notably affect the cryptocurrency environment. His comments come amid apprehensions about Tether’s alleged utilization by terrorist...
International Monetary Fund Tells Nigeria To Regulate Crypto Trading Platforms
10.5.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Nigeria regulate crypto trading platforms, a new staff report by the United Nations’ financial agency released Thursday states. The country has been under increased international scrutiny for the detainment of two Binance executives after...