Crypto Regulation
Why Are Hong Kong Crypto Custodians Clashing With Exchanges?
Hong Kong crypto custodians and exchanges disagree on asset custody. Zodia's CEO advocates for independent management of client assets. Only a few exchanges have complied…
DOJ Crackdown on Privacy App Sparks Debate on Digital Financial Privacy
DOJ crackdown on Wasabi Wallet's coinjoin service raises digital privacy concerns. Whistleblower Edward Snowden criticises slow progress on Bitcoin privacy by Developers. Privacy advocates urge…
Convicted CZ’s 100% Binance Ownership in FranceThreatens EU Access: End of Binance in Europe?
Binance's regulatory challenges in France could set precedents for its operations across the EU. Changpeng Zhao's legal troubles further complicate Binance's regulatory standing in Europe.…
MiCA Deadline Approaches As EU States Prepare For New Crypto Regulation
Crypto regulation among the European Union member states is taking a unified shape. By June, all 27 EU member states would implement MiCA. Jurisdictions would…
US Entities Blocked from Bitcoin Privacy Wallet Wasabi: Details
Wasabi Wallet creator zkSNACKs imposes an indefinite ban on U.S. users.zkSNACKs cited regulatory concerns but offered no specifics on the matter. The move follows recent…
Ex-Head of China’s Digital Yuan Project Facing Probed
Yao Qian is reportedly under investigation by Chinese authorities for legal violations. Qian led research efforts to develop and issue a digital Yuan. The outcome…
Thai Regulators Reference Binance and Bybit in Asia’s Crypto Crackdown
Thai SEC intensifies crackdown on unauthorized digital asset service providers. Binance and Bybit are highlighted as major platforms operating without proper licenses. SEC advises users…
EU Sets Crypto AML Standards: Here Is What You Need to Know
EU Parliament mandates new KYC and AML rules for crypto on April 24, 2024. New regulations under MiCA are to be fully applicable by year-end.…
Philippines SEC Orders Binance from App Removal From App Stores
SEC instructs Google and Apple to remove Binance apps in the Philippines, citing security threats to investors' funds. Aquino highlights Binance's violations of securities regulations,…
Hong Kong Police Act Swiftly Against $403m Crypto Exchange Fraud
Hong Kong police freeze assets totaling over US$29 million linked to JPEX. 72 individuals have been arrested concerning JPEX. Despite ongoing investigations, the identities and…
