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Korean crypto exchange Bithumb toughens up its Anti-Money Laundering measures
9.3.2021
The operator of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has placed restrictions on trading accounts registered in jurisdictions that are deemed to be too lax in curbing money laundering
Law Decoded: Closing remarks on the future of crypto law, March 5
6.3.2021
The final Law Decoded moves away from specific news to reflect on the biggest legal issues facing crypto
BitGo receives trust license from New York regulators
4.3.2021
Goldman Sachs-backed crypto custodian BitGo has acquired a New York Trust license to operate as an independent custodian in the state
SEC’s Division of Examinations issues Risk Alert on digital assets
26.2.2021
The Risk Alert seemed to take particular aim at broker-dealers, who have been "inadequate" in their AML compliance
Exchanges warn that Hong Kong's crypto retail trader ban could backfire
15.2.2021
Crypto industry concern mounts ahead of the likely introduction of a bill to ban retail traders from cryptocurrency activities in Hong Kong
Central Bank of Nigeria Orders Banks to Close Accounts of Crypto Clients as Remittances via Traditional Corridors Drop by 97%
6.2.2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has circulated a letter directing banks and financial institutions to identify and close accounts of cryptocurrency transacting entities. The directive, which took immediate effect, threatens “severe regulatory sanctions” to financial institutions that...
Merging traditional finance and DeFi is critical for mass adoption
4.2.2021
If we want to achieve mainstream adoption, we must move toward an industry where DeFi can also serve legacy financial institutions
Philippines' central bank to license crypto trading and custody firms
26.1.2021
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has expanded its regulatory remit of the crypto space to include all cryptocurrency financial service providers
The United States updates its crypto AML/CFT laws
24.1.2021
The U.S. Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism laws: Where will these updates lead the crypto space?
DMEX Integrates xDAI for Cheap Decentralized Perpetual Contracts With up to 100x Leverage and No KYC
22.1.2021
PRESS RELEASE. In response to rising gas prices during the last weeks, DMEX has moved its trade processing to xDAI sidechain that allows for much cheaper transaction recording. Customer funds are still stored on an Ethereum smart contract, the trade recording, however, is now performed on xDAI....
Biden's Treasury Secretary nominee calls cryptocurrencies a 'particular concern' for AML
19.1.2021
Janet Yellen claimed many cryptocurrencies are used "mainly for illicit financing."
How to regulate exchanges: Learn crypto from Biden's SEC chair pick, part 2/3
19.1.2021
The SEC's incoming chair predicted the crackdown on crypto exchanges over AML concerns back in 2018. See what other insight he had
How compliance software detects fraud and money laundering involving crypto
18.1.2021
As the crypto markets mature and institutional money flows into the space, technology to detect fraud and money laundering involving digital assets is more important than ever
BitMex turns to Chainalysis to solve legal woes, or at least soften the CFTC's blow
13.1.2021
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em? BitMex onboards more aggressive Chainalysis measures in advance of a response to the CFTC
SEC vs. Ripple: A predictable but undesirable development
27.12.2020
Such regulation by enforcement does indeed run the risk of stifling important and valuable innovation in the crypto space
Exmo hackers withdraw part of stolen funds via Poloniex, exchange confirms
25.12.2020
About $4 million of crypto stolen in Exmo hack was allegedly withdrawn through Poloniex, the exchange said it froze several accounts
Hong Kong ATMs Must Be Excluded From Coming AML Regulations, Group Says
24.12.2020
The government’s plan to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges in Hong Kong could mean ATMs may also be off-limits, the group claims
US federal regulators set new expectations for stablecoin issuers
23.12.2020
The President's Working Group has not said anything revolutionary, but does establish some new clarity
Users vs. governments: The 'infinity war' for blockchain privacy may be over
23.12.2020
The privacy paradox has a potential resolution — if both sides can accept compromise in an increasingly polarized financial system
With Bill Barr leaving the DoJ, what will the next Attorney General do about crypto?
15.12.2020
Attorney General William Barr tendered his resignation to President Trump last night, opening up the conversation as to how a Biden-appointed successor will handle crypto