KYC News

Launching a token: From understanding how tokens are classified to ensuring proper KYC/AML compliance.

Polymarket is keeping a close eye on its biggest bettors to ensure users aren’t placing wagers on the platform ahead of the U.S. presidential elections. Crypto’s largest betting venue, Polymarket, has kickstarted a credential re-verification process for high rollers on…

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 —…

By adopting privacy-by-design principles, fintech firms can differentiate themselves in a crowded market.

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.

zkMe Technology Limited has finalized a $4 million seed funding round led by Multicoin Capital, with participation from OKX Ventures and Robot Ventures. The funds will support the development of zkMe Network, a decentralized identity verification layer for Web3 applications,…

When done right, it is possible to ramp up security and clamp down on breaches without compromising the user's right to privacy.

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…

Blockchain developer ShardLab has rolled out a new web application aimed at simplifying voucher distribution in the form of NFTs. ShardLab, a blockchain arm of web3 venture capital firm Hashed, has unveiled a web application leveraging account abstraction (AA) and…

When cryptocurrency exchanges move toward AI fraud detection, we will see the entire market reach its potential.

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…

We examine the dual-edged sword of privacy in crypto, looking into how anonymity tools like mixers and privacy coins have impacted mass adoption amidst rising financial crimes. On Jan. 3, 2009, the public got the chance to experience what anonymity…

Transak, a leading Web3 payments provider, is teaming up with privacy-centric decentralized identity platform Privado ID, formerly Polygon ID, to power a new decentralized authentication service called “Reusable KYC.” This Know Your Customer (KYC) sharing service is designed to enhance…

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…

The real potential of cryptocurrencies heavily depends on integration with traditional finance, which in turn requires a well-developed and clever regulatory approach.

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance is tightening its KYC requirements for business clients.