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Crypto Derivatives Might Drive a New Cycle of Mass Adoption
28.6.2020
The lack of progressive jurisdictions in which a particularly attractive regime for regulating derivatives exists keeps crypto in a gray area, and it has to be changed
When Big Ben Rings: UK FCA’s Stance on Crypto Seen as Harsh but Fair
28.6.2020
Most believe that the FCA’s latest efforts to monitor the U.K.’s crypto ecosystem are a step in the right direction
‘Casino Jack’ Abramoff Charged in AML Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Fraud Case, Could Return to Prison
27.6.2020
Jack Abramoff, the lobbyist behind one of the biggest Washington lobbying scandals as portrayed in the feature film Casino Jack, has been charged in connection with AML bitcoin cryptocurrency. He faces returning to jail after previously serving three and a half years in prison. Jack Abramoff...
The Great Estonian Exodus — Crypto Firms Are Leaving Estonia
27.6.2020
After the great rise in national crypto regulation in Estonia, the new European Union laws have forced the crypto industry to leave the country
AML Bitcoin Founder Claims DC Lobbyist Jack Abramoff, US Government Are ‘Extorting’ Him
26.6.2020
AML Bitcoin's Marcus Andrade claims he is being extorted by the U.S. government in a response to Thursday's charges by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission
Blockchain Bites: Crypto.com Refunds, Sovrin’s Layoffs and AML Bitcoin’s AML Issues
26.6.2020
New York officials have instituted a three-strike rule for crypto firms applying for the BitLicense, the Sovrin Foundation is now volunteer run and Aussies can now buy BTC at their post office
LocalBitcoins Says Its Transactions From Darknet Markets Dropped 70%
26.6.2020
LocalBitcoins claims that darknet-related transactions on the platforum dropped 70% after it adopted AML and KYC regulations in September 2019
SEC Charges Lobbying Kingpin Jack Abramoff With Fraud For Promotion of 2018 ICO
25.6.2020
Abramoff and the founder of AML Bitcoin face charges for fraud in misrepresenting the token’s compliance, with the founder himself facing jail time for money laundering
DOJ Indicts Founder of Anti-Money Laundering Bitcoin Project for Money Laundering
25.6.2020
Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder of AML Bitcoin, was indicted on wire fraud and money laundering charges related in part to an initial coin offering conducted in 2017 and 2018
KPMG Introduces Cryptocurrency Management Platform
24.6.2020
KPMG has launched a cryptocurrency management platform designed to accelerate institutional crypto adoption. KPMG’s patent-pending tool aims to bridge traditional data and crypto systems, integrating key use cases of cryptocurrency, including custody, wallets, and anti-money laundering (AML)...
Spain’s Crypto Firms to Face New Registration Requirements Under EU-Driven Bill
23.6.2020
Spain is finally getting around to amending its AML laws six months after EU deadline for compliance. The public comment period on that amendment ends today
How Bitcoin of America’s Robust Compliance Program Made Possible the Restitution of Half a Million Dollars to Fraud Victims
19.6.2020
Robust and effective compliance programs for virtual asset exchanges such as Bitcoin of America, which owns and operates a crypto exchange platform as well as a nationwide network of bitcoin ATM locations, isn’t simply a matter of operating a system for CIP, KYC, and AML procedures....
Setting It Straight: Estonia’s Crypto Crackdown Weeds Out Bad AML/KYC
19.6.2020
A crypto crackdown in Estonia sparks debate on how to create crypto-centric Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer policies
Fireblocks Integrates Chainalysis' Know Your Transaction Feature
15.6.2020
Fireblocks will now utilize Chainalysis' Know Your Transaction tool to streamline compliance and Anti-Money Laundering measures
$1.4B in Crypto Stolen in First Five Months of 2020, Says CipherTrace
2.6.2020
Researchers say 2020 is on track to become a record-breaking year for cryptocurrency-related thefts, hacks and fraud
Exclusive: Binance Korea to Integrate Coinfirm Real-Time AML Monitoring
1.6.2020
Binance Korea will be using an anti-money laundering solution developed by Coinfirm, as the country requires a high level of regulatory compliance for crypto
3 Common Compliance and Regulatory Pitfalls to Watch for in 2020
30.5.2020
Using regulation to one’s advantage is the main factor of an innovative fintech business. The best way to achieve it is closely monitoring the shifting regulatory landscape
Digital Dollar Project Releases White Paper Laying Out Groundwork for US CBDC
29.5.2020
A U.S. think tank working towards a digitized dollar has released a white paper detailing inaugural aims and use cases for a central bank digital currency
FinCEN Director Blanco Concerned About Bad Actors Hijacking Crypto
27.5.2020
The head of the agency that enforces the Bank Secrecy Act and KYC requirements in the U.S. says the agency aims to help crypto innovate responsibly
Time Is up for Crypto Firms to Register in the Netherlands Under New AML Rules
18.5.2020
Today is the deadline for Dutch crypto companies to register and pay a new fee under new AML rules