Bitcoin

EU regulatory trio offers warning on crypto assets risk

The European Supervisory Authorities have sent out a warning to consumers that many crypto assets are ‘highly risky and speculative’.

Chainalysis unveils two sanctions screening tools for crypto firms

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has sped up the launch of two new sanctions screening tools to help the cryptocurrency industry.

Thailand eases crypto tax regulations to promote digital asset investments

Thailand’s finance ministry has loosened regulations around crypto tax in order to foster investment in the country’s digital asset market.

FCA calls time on crypto ATMs with new crackdown

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned operators of crypto ATMs to shut down their machines or face enforcement action.

SEC charges sibling fraudsters for $124m crypto fraud operation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged siblings John and Tina Barksdale with defrauding thousands of retail investors out of over $124m.

Binance launches Bifinity as its fiat-to-crypto payments provider

Binance has unveiled Bifinity as the cryptocurrency infrastructure provider’s official fiat-to-crypto payments provider.

Manchester City makes OKX its official cryptocurrency exchange partner

Premier League champions Manchester City have linked with OKX, the second largest crypto exchange globally, to make it the club’s official crypto exchange partner.

How is cryptocurrency changing money laundering?

The cryptocurrency market is booming. With new technologies and new products launching on the market, the industry is seemingly going from strength to strength. With new technologies, however, come new challenges. How is the industry changing money laundering?

Crypto, NFTs ads required to carry ‘highly risky’ disclaimer

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has said that all ads for virtual digital assets may carry a disclaimer underlining their riskiness.

European Parliament postpones crypto regulation vote amid backlash

The European Parliament has postponed a vote on crypto asset regulation after a leaked draft included a provision that sought to ban cryptocurrencies.

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