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‘Thousands’ Flock to World Liberty Financial Whitelist Following Trump’s Announcement
2.10.2024
After former President Donald Trump revealed World Liberty Financial’s (WLF) whitelist signup, WLF’s X account shared that “thousands of people have joined” since the announcement. However, the excitement has been dampened by an influx of fake WLFI token scams flooding X. WLF: ‘Whitelist Is Already...
Gemini to Shut All Customer Accounts in Canada by Dec 31, 2024
1.10.2024
Leading crypto exchange Gemini has decided to shut down all customer accounts in Canada by December 31, 2024.…
Crypto exchange Gemini to close all customer accounts in Canada
1.10.2024
Gemini has told its Canadian users they have 90 days to withdraw their funds before it closes all accounts by the end of this year.
German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’
19.9.2024
The German Attorney General's Office Frankfurt am Main (Generalstaatsanwaltschaft) and the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly tied to criminal activities including money laundering
CFTC Pays $1M to Whistleblower in Digital Asset Case
11.8.2024
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission paid a $1 million whistleblower award for information leading to an enforcement action in digital asset markets. CFTC Enforcement Director Ian McGinley said whistleblower tips are increasingly crucial as more Americans fall victim to digital asset scams....
US Court Orders FTX and Alameda to Pay Fraud Victims $12.7 Billion in Historic CFTC Recovery
8.8.2024
A U.S. district court has ordered FTX and Alameda Research to pay $12.7 billion to fraud victims due to their misuse of customer funds and fraudulent practices. Ian McGinley, Director of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Enforcement, emphasized that this...
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
WazirX Surveys Users on Recovery Options After $230M Hack, Leaves Customers and Industry Players Fuming
29.7.2024
Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is facing industry and customer heat for its "Withdrawal Management Programme: Opinion Poll" in the aftermath of the $230 million hack, 45% of its user funds, it suffered earlier this month
FCA Fines Coinbase $4.5M for Onboarding ‘High-Risk’ Customer
25.7.2024
FCA has fined prominent cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase’s United Kingdom arm $4.5M for breaching a voluntary agreement related to user onboarding. CB Payments Ltd. (CBPL), is an e-money institution and payments processor tied to United States Coinbase (COIN). Coinbase in trouble with UK regulators...
Coinbase UK fined $4.5 million for ‘high-risk’ customer onboarding
25.7.2024
The $4.5 million fine could signal the start of more scrutiny for crypto exchanges in the region
BlockFi Administrator Submits Plan in Court to Make Customers Whole
23.7.2024
"This transaction marks a final chapter in the wind-down and is the best possible outcome for customers of BlockFi," said Mohsin Y. Meghji, Plan Administrator of BlockFi Inc
Binance gets greenlight to invest customer assets in US Treasury Bills
19.7.2024
The court stipulated that Binance could invest customer funds custodied at BitGo in Treasury Bills maturing along a four-week basis
CrowdStrike CEO addresses downtime, confirms no security breach
19.7.2024
As the digital threat landscape continues to evolve, incidents like this underscore the need for robust update and patch management processes
Coinbase 'not aware' of any customer data breach after Au10tix credential leak
27.6.2024
The compliance platform Au10tix said that although a credential was leaked, there is no evidence that it was used to obtain customer data, and Coinbase said it is unaware of any breach
Abra, CEO Barhydt settle with 25 US states over licensing violations
26.6.2024
Other states can join in the settlement, which will see up to $82.1 million returned to customers
Aptos Labs, NBCUniversal partner for Web3 fan experiences, gaming
20.6.2024
More fun is in store for filmgoers like Free Renfield The Game and the Excorcist 3: Believer premiums
Trezor to simplify self-custody with onboarding sessions and new wallet
14.6.2024
Self-custody raises concerns about the burden of holding the private key, which Trezor wants to solve with the help of a dedicated onboarding division and new wallets
Solana Labs debuts blockchain customer loyalty platform Bond
14.6.2024
Solana Labs has launched Bond, a new platform that will let non-crypto brands leverage the power of blockchain tech to engage with customers
Solana Labs Launches Bond, a Blockchain Digital Customer Engagement Platform
13.6.2024
Solana Labs announced the launch of Bond, a platform that uses blockchain and cryptocurrency structures to establish links between brands and their customers. Bond will offer different features, including digital collectives, authentication of luxury goods, and digital passports for products,...
New York Tightens Customer Service Regulations for Crypto Companies
1.6.2024
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has introduced new guidance mandating regulated cryptocurrency entities to implement customer service policies and procedures. Crypto entities must collect data to ensure timely and fair resolution of issues, maintain records for regulatory...