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Nearly 400 Crypto Firms Lose Their Estonian Licenses Under New Rules
11.5.2023
The majority of crypto companies attracted by the once favorable Estonian regulations have either abandoned or lost their licenses. According to the latest numbers released by the Baltic nation’s anti-money laundering bureau, only 100 businesses are currently authorized to provide digital-asset...
Privacy Project Railgun DAO Adopts Chainway’s ‘Proof of Innocence’ Tool
8.5.2023
Railgun DAO’s new functionality – initially developed by the developer Chainway for use on Tornado Cash – could allow users to mathematically demonstrate that coins involved in transactions did not come from blacklisted addresses. Digital Currency Group, owner of CoinDesk, is an investor in Railgun...
Estonia’s Registered Crypto Firms Drop 80% as Tough New Checks Reveal 'Suspicious' Behavior
8.5.2023
Regulators in the tech-friendly nation say they’ll return to business-as-usual monitoring after money laundering fears led it to take a tough line
22nd Annual Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime
12.4.2023
June 7-8, 2023 | Toronto The Canadian Institute (CI) is excited to announce the return of the 22nd Annual Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime. This flagship event brings together Canada’s prominent regulators, and industry thought leaders from the financial institution...
FTX EU Launches New Website for Withdrawals as Subsidiary Starts Returning Funds to Customers
1.4.2023
FTX’s European subsidiary, FTX Europe, has launched a new website, ftxeurope.eu, for users to withdraw funds from the now-defunct cryptocurrency platform. Withdrawal requests must be submitted through the new website and will be “subject to customary know-your-customer...
From Bat-Signal to Bitcoin: Projecting 'Orange Pill' on banks as EU drives crypto regulation
30.3.2023
The Bitcoin logo lights up on the European Central Bank building in Frankfurt as Bitcoiners urge bankers to ‘study Bitcoin.’
European Parliament Passes Historic Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Crypto Industry – More Regulation Incoming?
29.3.2023
The European Parliament on Tuesday approved new rules that aims to prevent crypto from being used for money laundering purposes.
The most important part of the new legislation for crypto users is new a €1,000 ($1,080) cap on anonymous crypto transactions, meaning transactions that are made between...
EU lawmakers push for stricter rules on anonymous crypto transfers
29.3.2023
The legislation was one of several laws designed to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, receiving 99 votes in favor, eight votes against, and six abstentions
Aussie crypto exchange hints interest in Hong Kong base, but it’ll depend
23.3.2023
The CEO of Independent Reserve says Hong Kong's "friendly" licensing regime makes it a worthy destination to set up shop, but there are other factors to consider
Banks with crypto services require new Anti-Money Laundering capabilities
9.3.2023
Large financial institutions are getting involved in digital assets by investing capital, time and effort into on-chain analytics solutions
India's Crypto Businesses Handed Anti-Money Laundering Obligations for First Time
8.3.2023
They will have to register with the Financial Intelligence Unit and voluntarily report suspicious activities
India subjects crypto transactions to anti-money laundering law
8.3.2023
The operators face an obligation to store the transactions’ data for ten years and pass it to regulators on demand
ShapeShift responds to Sen. Warren’s comments to ‘set the record straight’
19.2.2023
Switzerland-based crypto platform claimed Warren made “mistakes” in comments at a recent senate hearing, and encouraged her to “constructively engage” with its community
US Federal Reserve Board Issues Policy Statement That Limits Banks’ Crypto Related Activities
28.1.2023
The United States Federal Reserve Board said on Jan. 27 that both insured and uninsured banks will be subjected to limits on certain activities including those that are associated with crypto assets. The board’s latest action does not preclude a state member bank or prospective applicant from...
UK's FCA hints at why its given only 15% of crypto firms the regulatory nod
27.1.2023
The UK financial watchdog has received 300 crypto firm registration applications but has approved only 41 applicants
Coinbase to Pay $100M to Settle New York Regulators' Anti-Money Laundering Complaints
5.1.2023
The US crypto exchange Coinbase has agreed to shell out a total of $100m to settle a complaint relating to “certain historical shortcomings” in its regulatory compliance work.
The massive amount Coinbase is expected to pay is made up of a $50m penalty to the regulator, as well as another $50m...
Coinbase Agrees to $100 Million Settlement With New York Financial Regulator for Anti-Money Laundering Violations
4.1.2023
Coinbase has agreed to pay a $100 million settlement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), according to a consent order signed by the NYDFS superintendent Adrienne Harris on Jan. 4, 2023. New York’s financial regulator said compliance problems were detected and the exchange’s...
US Senators Unveil New Crypto Bill — Experts Call It the ‘Most Direct Attack’ on Personal Freedom and Privacy of Crypto Users
16.12.2022
Two U.S. senators, including Elizabeth Warren, have introduced a bipartisan bill for the regulation of cryptocurrency. The bill, titled “Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act,” is “the most direct attack on the personal freedom and privacy of cryptocurrency users and developers...
US Senators Warren, Marshall Introduce Digital Assets Anti-Money Laundering Bill
14.12.2022
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan) are introducing an act to crack down on money laundering and financing of terrorists and rogue nations via cryptocurrency
European Union to Put a 10,000-Euro Limit on Cash Payments; Transactions Over €1,000 in Crypto Will Be Scrutinized
10.12.2022
The states of the European Union have convened to establish a new limit on cash purchases and to strengthen the controls on cryptocurrency transactions. On Nov. 6 the bloc agreed to put a limit of €10,000 ($10,557) on cash payments and to exert stronger oversight on crypto transactions of over...