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Taiwanese authorities have apprehended a 30-year-old man, identified as Chen, for operating as an unregistered virtual currency dealer under newly enforced anti-money laundering regulations. Chen, based in Kaohsiung, had been using Facebook groups to solicit cryptocurrency trades and arrange in-person…
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Crypto.news has announced the winners of the 2024 awards, recognizing top projects in categories like meme coins, decentralized finance, and crypto-wallets. As 2024 draws to a close, crypto.news is proud to announce the winners of its annual awards, recognizing standout…
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Cryptocurrency owners frequently experience dirty coins firsthand. What are they, and why are such assets becoming easier to track? Anyone who doesn’t track so-called “dirty” cryptocurrencies can receive these marked assets in their wallet. Many large platforms have blocked such…
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Opinion
Launching a token: From understanding how tokens are classified to ensuring proper KYC/AML compliance.
Opinion
With effective communication and robust regulation, the crypto industry can grow stronger, capturing the interest of the global audience.
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MoonPay has registered with Australia’s regulator to provide crypto exchange services, enabling local payment methods like Osko and PayID for Australian users. Crypto payments firm MoonPay has officially registered with Australia‘s financial intelligence agency — also known as AUSTRAC —…
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By adopting privacy-by-design principles, fintech firms can differentiate themselves in a crowded market.
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By collaboratively addressing these challenges, the blockchain industry can build the foundation of trust necessary to realize the full potential of this $30 trillion market.
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China’s highest court and its public prosecution agency have for the first time recognized crypto transactions in their revised interpretation of the country’s anti-money laundering laws. At a joint press conference on Aug. 19, representatives of the Supreme People’s Court…
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Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX has pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act. According to Attorney Damian Williams, BitMEX intentionally failed to “establish, implement, and maintain an adequate anti-money laundering (AML) program.” He explained that BitMEX, founded in 2014, had a…
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Speaking with crypto.news, James Toledano, Chief Operating Officer at Savl, delved into money laundering and how tainted assets are putting crypto users at risk. Cryptocurrencies are increasingly becoming a tool that is being exploited for money laundering. The anonymity and…
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Binance has been hit with a $2.25 million fine in India for operating in the country in violation of local anti-money laundering rules. India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed a multi-million fine on Binance as the cryptocurrency exchange failed to…
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Prime brokerage firm Hidden Roads is set to stop offering its clients access to the Bybit crypto platform due to a disagreement over the exchange’s KYC/AML procedures. International prime broker Hidden Road is reportedly preparing to halt trading for its…
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The UK Treasury presented a report on the department's work over the past two years, highlighting the risks associated with crypto.
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The real potential of cryptocurrencies heavily depends on integration with traditional finance, which in turn requires a well-developed and clever regulatory approach.
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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is tightening its KYC requirements for business clients.
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