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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
Taiwan Mobile receives VASP license, entry to crypto market
5.7.2024
Taiwan’s second-largest telecom has found a way into the crypto market, bring resources and experience with it
Crypto exchanges subject to EU Travel Rule in 6 months
5.7.2024
New EU regulations mandate crypto exchanges to comply with Travel Rule Guidelines, enhancing AML/CFT measures starting Dec. 30
Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Pays $63M to Settle Charges With SEC, Fed, California Regulator
1.7.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint against Silvergate Bank's parent entity and its former executives on Monday
Hawaii crypto firms no longer need MT license, regulator rules
1.7.2024
While being exempt from the Money Transmitter License requirement, crypto firms in Hawaii will still have to comply with any federal licensing laws
DFX Labs clears Hong Kong’s AML requirement for crypto license
25.6.2024
While not yet permitted to trade, DFX Labs is deemed licensed for virtual asset services by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong
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
Indian Authority Fines Crypto Exchange Binance $2.25 Million for AML Violations
21.6.2024
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has fined crypto exchange Binance $2.25 million (₹18.8 crore) for non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Binance’s return to India is seen as challenging, especially after the government’s tax measures significantly reduced...
Binance fights back against $4.4M Canadian AML fine
20.6.2024
Binance has filed a lawsuit challenging the Canadian Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre’s (FINTRAC) fine of $4.4m. The penalty was imposed in May and concerns the lack of compliance with laws regarding the anti-money of money laundering (AML) and the financing of terrorism (CFT)....
Singapore flags digital payment tokens as high-risk in AML landscape
20.6.2024
Singapore said DPT service providers, also known as virtual assets service providers, stand out as a high-risk category within the financial sector
Binance fined $2.25M by India’s financial intelligence unit
20.6.2024
India’s financial watchdog issued charges against Binance after reviewing written and oral submissions from the Binance Director and available company records
Citadel-backed Hidden Road halts ByBit access for clients
30.5.2024
Hidden Road cited Know Your Customer verification policies and concerns surrounding Anti-Money Laundering regulations on the ByBit exchange
Hidden Road Halts Client Access to Bybit Over KYC and AML Disagreements- Bloomberg
30.5.2024
Hidden Road, a prime brokerage backed by Citadel Securities, has suspended client access to the cryptocurrency trading platform Bybit due to disagreements over know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
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Malaysian Authorities Bust Syndicate Accused of Laundering Fraud Proceeds via Cryptocurrency
26.5.2024
Law enforcement officials in Malaysia recently arrested ten individuals linked to a criminal syndicate that allegedly used cryptocurrencies to launder fraudulent proceeds. Assets, including motor vehicles, valued at more than $7.7 million were seized, and bank accounts holding approximately $10.8...
Hong Kong crypto exchange folds to regulatory pressure
24.5.2024
Gate.HK plans a major overhaul to comply with regulations and aims to relaunch services after obtaining the necessary licenses
Binance.US wins appeal to reinstate Florida money services license
22.5.2024
Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should, a state appeal court told the Florida Office of Financial Regulation
US Treasury strategy would tighten virtual asset regs, increase use of AI
17.5.2024
Better regulations, greater enforcement and AI are going to be the focus of the Treasury’s fight against illicit finance
IMF backs Nigeria crypto adoption amid local SEC crackdown
10.5.2024
The IMF recommendation sets out to remedy the macroeconomic challenges Nigeria faces while attracting global investment
Taiwan Proposes AML Amendments, Seeks Jail Terms and Fines for Non-Compliant Crypto Service Providers
10.5.2024
In response to fraud and money laundering risks in the virtual asset landscape, Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice has proposed several amendments to the city’s existing AML laws, suggesting hefty fines and prison terms for non-compliant service providers.
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Coinbase sees infinite interoperability potential with Ethereum and USDC
9.5.2024
Coinbase head of tokenization Anthony Bassili described plans for its Base network at TokenizeThis 2024 in Miami