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Thailand launches regulatory sandbox to test crypto services
9.8.2024
Thailand has been moving toward a more crypto-friendly stance throughout 2024, approving a Bitcoin ETF, initiating tax breaks for crypto and more
Customers Bank to strengthen AML compliance after Fed scrutiny
8.8.2024
The crypto-friendly bank’s activities during the 2023 banking crisis will also be examined
Customers Bank to strengthen AML compliance after Fed scrutiny
8.8.2024
The crypto-friendly bank’s activities during the 2023 banking crisis will also be examined
Fake Crypto Recovery Service Operator Arrested and Charged
7.8.2024
The Homeland Security Investigations New York has charged Michael Lauchlan for running a fraudulent cryptocurrency recovery service, Coin Dispute Network (CDN), that scammed customers out of their ethereum. Lauchlan convinced clients he could recover lost cryptocurrencies but pocketed the fees...
Crypto critics file updated campaign finance complaint against Coinbase
6.8.2024
The complainants and Coinbase disagree on whether a government contract to custody seized crypto breaches campaign finance laws or not
French Regulator Begins Accepting Crypto Service Provider Applications Ahead of MiCA Regulation
6.8.2024
The French financial regulatory authority has begun accepting applications for authorization as a crypto asset service provider under the European Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, ahead of its implementation in December 2024. This regulation mandates prior authorization for market...
Bill proposes to give Secret Service more power to pursue crypto crime
5.8.2024
Stronger threat assessments are needed to catch “seedy financial enterprises” facilitating money laundering schemes,” US Senator Charles Grassley said
New Senate Bill Empowers US Secret Service to Combat Digital Asset Cybercrimes
5.8.2024
U.S. senators have introduced legislation to empower the Secret Service to combat cybercrimes involving digital assets. This legislation addresses the growing use of cryptocurrencies for illicit activities and mandates the Government Accountability Office to evaluate law enforcement’s...
French regulator accepting CASP applications ahead of MiCA rollout
2.8.2024
The AMF is giving firms registered under its current DASP rules ample time to transition, too
UAE Bank Launches VASP-Focused Accounts for Managing User Funds
1.8.2024
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), a United Arab Emirates-based bank, has launched dedicated accounts for virtual asset service providers to manage client funds. CEO Bernd van Linder said the move aligns with CBD’s core banking services and supports the bank’s plans to foster the digital economy. VASP...
Jito Releases Open-Source Restaking Service for Solana
25.7.2024
The yet-to-implemented codebase allows any Solana-based protocol to use any asset for its economic security
Crypto bank Sygnum posts profit after doubling crypto trading volumes
25.7.2024
Signum Bank says it's now eyeing further expansion into the European market, aiming to become fully MICA compliant by the first quarter of 2025
Cross-Chain Service DeBridge to Issue Governance Token, Completes Activity Snapshot
24.7.2024
The cross-chain service is popularly used to transfer funds between Ethereum, Base and Solana blockchains
Bitwise Reveals ENS Subnames for Ethereum ETF Reserve Wallets
23.7.2024
On Tuesday, Bitwise Investments disclosed a collection of Ethereum Name Service (ENS) subnames for its ethereum reserve holding wallets. Bitwise emphasized that this level of transparency is unique to cryptocurrency, allowing the public to easily verify the firm’s net assets. Bitwise Leads...
Gate.io to wind down services for customers in Japan
23.7.2024
The crypto exchange blamed regulatory pressures and “compliance requests” from local financial regulators as the reason it terminated its services
U.S. House Passes Crypto Illicit Finance Bill That's Likely to be Rebuffed in Senate
22.7.2024
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved another piece of cryptocurrency legislation with a routine voice vote, though the bill to set up a government working group to assess how to keep bad actors from using digital assets isn't likely to become a law as-is
South Korea's strict laws on crypto exchanges come into force
20.7.2024
The new regulations issued by South Korea’s watchdog to protect user assets on crypto exchanges went into effect on July 19
Microsoft Windows data blackout downs major financial firms, airlines
19.7.2024
Global Microsoft Windows failure possibly linked to a CrowdStrike software update has disrupted critical services worldwide, hitting banks with widespread online banking outages and grounding flights
Tornado Cash sees $1.9B resurgence this year despite sanctions
19.7.2024
The volume of new deposits into the OFAC-sanctioned crypto mixer has jumped significantly in the first half of 2024
Aethir’s GPU-as-a-service hits $36M revenue with 10% monthly growth
16.7.2024
The decentralized GPU network puts unused capacity to work for gaming, AI, smartphones and edge computing