2025-12-10 18:24 |
The SEC's focus on AML in low-priced securities may lead to stricter compliance and increased scrutiny of international financial transactions. The post SEC emphasizes AML measures for low-priced securities in omnibus accounts appeared first on Crypto Briefing. origin »
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Xeltox/Cryptomus fined C$177M for failing to report 1,000+ suspicious crypto transactions. Violations involved child abuse, fraud, ransomware, and sanctions-related transactions. Firm previously faced BC Securities Commission action over unrecognized exchange operations.
2025-10-23 18:59 | |
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The crypto industry stands at a crossroads, balancing growth potential against regulatory hurdles. The SEC’s latest rule changes, redefining “dealer” and “government securities dealer,” have sparked heated debates, particularly among decentralized projects struggling to meet stringent KYC and AML requirements.
2024-12-4 21:15 | |
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While not yet permitted to trade, DFX Labs is deemed licensed for virtual asset services by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong.
2024-6-25 13:39 | |
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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has introduced an updated Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Financing of Terrorism Self-Assessment Checklist, aimed at enhancing compliance in the evolving virtual asset sector.
2023-11-15 00:43 | |
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Commodities digitization company, InfiniGold, and Coinfirm, the blockchain analytics and AML company, today announced a partnership to establish a new compliance and security standard for digitalized commodities, in anticipation of widening distribution of the commodities market via public blockchains or tokenized securities.
2020-7-29 16:33 | |
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Top financial regulators in the United States, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have issued a joint statement reminding cryptocurrency market participants of their anti-money-laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), reports EconoTimes on October 14,Read MoreRead More.
2019-10-14 17:00 | |
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As crypto businesses have started to make the move into crypto-friendly geographies to avoid risk of shutting down, Switzerland made headlines on the other side of this spectrum by announcing banking licenses to two cryptocurrency-focused banks.
2019-8-26 16:30 | |
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On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies.
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
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U. S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York has charged two individuals for providing “shadow banking” services to crypto exchanges. According to a statement by Geoffrey S.
2019-5-2 23:54 | |
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North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report.
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
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Crime isn’t supposed to pay, but sometimes the wages of sin are paid in bitcoin. Last week, Japanese police reported that 2018 saw a tenfold increase of cryptocurrency money laundering.
2019-3-20 16:49 | |
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On March 9–10, 2019, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology hosted a two-day event, the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2019. Put together by the student-organized MIT Bitcoin Club, the conference welcomed more than just Bitcoin voices from every corner of the industry.
2019-3-15 01:08 | |
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Last week, two of the largest banking regulators within the European Union released reports calling for uniformity in the regulations of crypto assets and Initial Coin offerings (ICOs) across the continent.
2019-1-16 01:54 | |
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CoinSpeaker Malaysia’s Securities Watchdog Imposes Severe Legislation on Cryptos and ICOs Today Malaysia's watchdog 'Securities Commission' will regulate the digital assets market making sure businesses follow strict AML and CFT rules.
2019-1-15 13:15 | |
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On November 16, 2018, the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a public statement clarifying its intent to regulate activities involving the issuance and trading of digital assets.
2018-11-21 01:44 | |
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In what may be a sign that business in the cryptocurrency space is in a winding down phase, U. K. -based bitcoin exchange Coinfloor is bidding adieu to half of its staff.
2018-10-9 00:14 | |
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The slow trickle of traditional investment into the crypto market may turn into a flood if a new platform launched by blockchain services provider AxiomLevel Technologies makes its desired impact.
2018-8-6 18:55 | |
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Banks' ability to execute riskless principal crypto trades may enhance market liquidity and foster innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance. The post OCC confirms banks can execute riskless principal crypto transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Adjusting tariffs could reshape global trade dynamics, impacting consumer prices and international relations, while influencing domestic industries. The post Trump open to lowering tariffs on some goods, raising others appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The private discussions signal a potential bipartisan effort to shape crypto regulations, impacting future market stability and investor confidence. The post Senate Democrats meet privately to review GOP compromise proposal for crypto market structure bill appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Binance moved into a new phase of regulatory certainty after confirming that Abu Dhabi had approved a complete suite of licenses for Binance.com. Binance has taken a major regulatory step that could reshape how its global platform operates in 2026. …
The next generation of institutions in Europe won’t just hold Bitcoin, they will benchmark themselves against it.
Animoca Brands has taken a new step in its regulatory plans after receiving early approval to pursue a fund management license in Abu Dhabi. Animoca Brands is advancing its regulated strategy after receiving initial approval to establish a fund management…