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Crypto for Advisors: Cryptocurrency Transparency Truths vs. Myths
16.11.2023
Darwood Khan from Alix Partners looks at on-chain analytics, tracing tools and just how much illicit activity leverages crypto and discusses why advisors should learn about blockchain technology
The Global Movement to Promote Crypto Tax Transparency — What You Need to Know
15.11.2023
In Europe and the U.S., there are a host of initiatives placing new requirements on participants in digital asset markets to report on transactions and meet other new provisions
Binance Labs invests in ARKM, the native token of Arkham platform
15.11.2023
Binance Labs, the venture capital arm of Binance Exchange, has invested in ARKM, the native token of the crypto intelligence platform Arkham
48 Countries Join Forces to Combat Crypto Tax Evasion Starting in 2027
13.11.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Nuthawut Forty-eight countries across six continents have committed to a new tax transparency standard starting in 2027 to fight crypto-related tax evasion. Countries – including Ireland, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Croatia, Japan, South Korea, the US, and Canada...
Jump Crypto Pocketed over $1 Billion in Secret Do Kwon Deal, Dodges Questions from SEC
10.11.2023
President of Jump Crypto, Kanav Kariya, pleaded his Fifth Amendment rights while being questioned by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over an alleged hidden market-making scheme with Terraform Labs’ founder, Do Kwon, that saw his company pocket over $1 billion. Kariya’s secret...
UK Lawmakers Roll Out Legislation to Seize Cryptocurrencies Used for Illegal Purposes
26.10.2023
The UK Parliament has passed a bill that allows law enforcement authorities to seize cryptocurrencies associated with illicit activities. This includes investment scams, hacks, terrorism financing, money laundering, and drug trafficking. Per an official announcement on its website, the new bill...
Blockchain Forensics Firm Elliptic Challenges Reports on Crypto’s Role in Terrorism Funding
26.10.2023
Recent reports suggesting that crypto has played a significant role in terrorism funding have been debunked by blockchain forensics firm Elliptic. According to a report by Elliptic published this week, the transparency and traceability of the blockchain make it challenging for terrorist groups like...
Senior Public Officials in South Korea Declare Crypto Holdings
26.10.2023
Senior public officials in South Korea’s Gyeonggi province have declared their cryptocurrency holdings. The disclosure comes as part of the province’s efforts to ensure transparency among its government employees to avoid conflict of interest. Gyeonggi province announced that it...
Tether's Paolo Ardoino Reveals Plans for Real-Time Reserve Data Reporting – Will Transparency Lead to a New Bull Market?
23.10.2023
Tether Holdings, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin Tether (USDT), has announced plans to provide real-time updates of its reserve data.
Paolo Ardoino, Tether's chief technical officer and upcoming CEO, revealed that the company intends to start publishing reserve data in real time...
FinCEN Targets Crypto Mixers Over Laundering and National Security Concerns
20.10.2023
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, this week proposed regulations aimed at increasing transparency around crypto mixing services. These services, the agency says, are used by terrorist organizations and state actors to obscure financial...
Blockchain improves charity transparency — But is it right for everyone?
20.10.2023
Can blockchain technology actually help to improve transparency within charities?
Base Code Becomes Open-Source, Coinbase Stresses on Transparency and Partnerships
20.10.2023
Layer 2 network Base has announced its decision to build in the open allowing public access to smart contract codes citing transparency, accountability, and partnerships.
On Oct 19, Base released a statement explaining the decision to go open-source for both developers and the community adding...
Navigating decentralized governance in Web3: Balance of transparency and control
11.10.2023
Finally, as we move forward on emerging technologies such as AI and decentralization, let us remember to remain optimistic and seize the opportunities that lie ahead of us
Tackling the Ticket Scalping Scourge With Blockchain-Based Solutions a ‘No-Brainer’ Says Mohammed El Kandri
29.9.2023
According to Mohammed El Kandri, event organizers battling the ticket scalping problem have a greater chance of overcoming this challenge if they deploy a blockchain-based ticketing solution. A blockchain-based solution allows event organizers to issue digital tickets that are “tamper-proof...
US Senator Sherrod Brown Urges CFTC, SEC and Treasury Secretary to Enhance Crypto Transparency
15.9.2023
The chair of the Senate Banking Committee, Sherrod Brown has urged key federal agencies to use their existing authority to address concerns within the cryptocurrency industry and enhance transparency to protect investors.
Brown sent a letter to three pivotal figures in the U.S. financial...
Transparency Report Reveals Backing for Paypal’s PYUSD Stablecoin
14.9.2023
Paypal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, has been operational for 38 days. The token’s issuer, Paxos, has issued a transparency report related to the coin’s reserves. Much like many of today’s stablecoin industry leaders, PYUSD is supported by cash reserves and U.S. Treasury reverse...
How to strike a balance between blockchain transparency and privacy: Nansen CEO
14.9.2023
Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik is confident there will be a protocol in the future that creates a balance between both and is compliant with regulators
PayPal PYUSD stablecoin is 100% backed: Paxos transparency report
13.9.2023
The total assets held in PayPal USD custody “meet or exceed the token balance,” with total tokens outstanding amounting to $44.4 million as of Aug. 31, Paxos report states
Cambridge Revises Bitcoin Mining Index, Lowers BTC’s Estimated Power Use
1.9.2023
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has significantly revised its Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index, lowering its estimates of the cryptocurrency’s energy use after finding its previous model greatly overstated power consumption. Cambridge Centre Revises Bitcoin Energy Estimates...
Google updates service policies to comply with EU regulations
28.8.2023
Google and other major platforms on the web will need to update their service policies in order to comply with EU standards in its Digital Services Act by Aug. 28