A regulator’s radical defense of privacy
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BIS Bulletin Proposes Revamping Crypto AML Measures With Compliance Scores
The paper, issued by BIS economists, proposes using blockchain as a transaction history to overcome the limitations faced by current…
Google’s non-existent crypto wallet ban dubbed ‘Chokepoint 3.0’
A non-custodial wallet ban issued by Google, dubbed “Operation Chokepoint 3.0,” spooked the crypto community before the search engine giant…
US Treasury Punishes Russian Crypto Firms Over Cybercrime Ties, Sanctions Evasion
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control sanctioned a Russian crypto exchange on Thursday, according to its…
Former Pump.fun Employee Pleads Guilty, Awaits Sentencing for $2 Million Solana Theft
Jarett Dunn, a former Pump.fun senior developer, has signed a document affirming his guilt on charges related to draining an…
Crypto, fintech execs want Trump to ban bank fees for customer data
A group of crypto and fintech executives has urged US President Donald Trump to block banks from charging fees for…
Apraemio Obtains EU MiCA Registration to Ensure Compliance
Apraemio Ltd., a prominent platform in the crypto and blockchain landscape, has secured the MiCA registration from Malta’s MFSA. By…
Hong Kong’s SFC sets new custody standards for crypto trading platforms
The move comes after the SFC’s review earlier this year revealed weak controls at some operators. Key Takeaways Hong Kong’s…
Project Crypto: US SEC’s Ambitious Plan to Forge a Cryptocurrency Capital
Exciting news is brewing in the world of digital assets! The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (US SEC) Chair Paul…
New York lawmakers want to tax crypto sales and transfers
The US state of New York is seeking to tax the sales and transfers of crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)…