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CipherTrace’s Blockchain Forensics Service Now Covers 700 Crypto Assets
15.10.2019
The blockchain analytics provider now offers a window into the data of more than 87 percent of the top 100 cryptocurrencies
US Treasury Secretary Says Firms Left Libra Due to Compliance Issues
14.10.2019
Steven Mnuchin has said that Facebook’s forthcoming Libra stablecoin is not ready to comply with existing money-laundering standards
Dutch National Bank Says Gold Can Re-Start Economy in Case of Total Collapse
13.10.2019
An article found on the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) website has surprised many in the crypto space, with its bold claim that “If the entire system collapses, the gold stock provides a collateral to start over.” While proclamations of this nature are nothing new, it is strange to see...
FATF AML Regulation: Can the Crypto Industry Adapt to the Travel Rule?
10.10.2019
Bitpanda Exchange CEO said the crypto industry will face up to the FATF’s travel rule: “The effects on the industry will be immense, but the industry will cope with that and adopt”
NIXT – Nexinter Launches Exchange Offering Using SLP
8.10.2019
Today, NextHash and Bitcoin.com have entered a technical partnership to design and structure the NIXT utility token.
NIXT token is being listed in its fully operational exchange Nexinter on top of Bitcoin Cash, using the Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) framework.
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UK Regulator Ramps up Crypto Investigations and Considers KYC for Wallets
8.10.2019
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been relentlessly scrutinizing cryptocurrency startups and investigations are up 74% from last year. Meanwhile, proponents of decentralized software development models and open collaboration are upset about the FCA aiming to extend KYC/AML...
Hong Kong’s SFC Releases Regulations for Crypto Fund Managers
7.10.2019
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has released guidelines for virtual asset portfolio managers
Chainalysis Adds ERC-20 Tokens to Its On-Demand Compliance Service
5.10.2019
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis announces the launch of its on-demand compliance and investigations software for several Ethereum-based ERC-20 tokens
Binance Collaborates with Coinfirm to Improve the AML Compliances
4.10.2019
The major cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has been hitting the headlines, since the announcement of its partnership with Coinfirm, a startup crypto analytics platform on October 3. This new integration is a step towards improving the anti-money laundering compliances associated with...
Binance Integrates Coinfirm’s AML Platform to Comply With FATF Rules
3.10.2019
Binance has partnered with crypto analytics startup Coinfirm to improve AML compliance
Chainalysis Adds More ERC-20 Tokens to Crypto Sleuthing Service
3.10.2019
Chainalysis’ expansion brings its compliance and tracking software – a favorite among federal investigators – to a larger swath of ERC-20 tokens
Attorneys Seek Bank of Ireland Execs’ Testimony Against OneCoin Scammer
30.9.2019
U.S. attorneys have submitted a motion seeking testimony from former Bank of Ireland execs in the case of a OneCoin cryptocurrency scammer
Traders Bemoan New Localbitcoins Identity Requirements
28.9.2019
Recent data shows that countries with corrupt governments have a strong correlation with Localbitcoins trade volumes. However, even though the over-the-counter (OTC) marketplace Localbitcoins has grown massive over the years, traders are complaining about heightened know-your-customer/anti-money...
ABN AMRO in Money-Laundering Scandal After Calling Bitcoin ‘Risky’
26.9.2019
Dutch bank ABN AMRO finds itself in the midst of a major alleged money laundering scandal, having leveled criticisms at “unregulated cryptocurrencies” earlier this year
US House Passes Bill for FinCEN to Study Blockchain Use
24.9.2019
The House of Representatives passed legislation calling for FinCEN to study its use of “innovative technologies” — including blockchain
Seba And Sygnum Bitcoin Banks Granted License By Swiss Financial Regulator (Finma)
17.9.2019
Recently, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has made an announcement that has come as a relief to two “pure-play blockchain service providers” who can now serve as crypto banks for the industry. This is being perceived as a giant step for the digital asset industry as one...
Libra Must Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Standards: US Treasury
10.9.2019
Facebook’s Libra stablecoin must meet the highest Anti-Money Laundering and terrorism financing norms, according to a United States Treasury official
Bitcoin Exchange PrimeXBT Partners With Bitfury to Ensure Compliance
9.9.2019
Bitcoin exchange PrimeXBT announced that it partnered with blockchain development firm Bitfury to ensure compliance
Netki Retools Digital ID Service for FATF’s New Crypto ‘Travel Rule’
9.9.2019
Nekti has upgraded its digital ID service to help crypto firms meet the FATF's tough new standards for combating money laundering.
Crypto Needs Less Government Regulation – Not More
2.9.2019
A recent opinion article by Peter Lin, “Why Regulation Is The Best Thing For Crypto,” presents common arguments on why the state and state-affiliated institutions should administer cryptocurrency. Underlying the arguments is an assumption: the free market cannot provide necessary...