Russia has banned crypto exchange WhiteBIT and its parent company from operating in the country, accusing them of helping fund Ukraine’s military and moving money out of Russia through illegal schemes. WhiteBIT says it already blocked Russian users in 2022 and views the ban as confirmation of its pro-Ukraine stance.
JoyIn this era of change, excellent supervision should not be a shackle that restricts innovation, but should guide the industry in a healthier and more sustainable direction.
JinseFinanceOn July 29, 2025, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) issued several guidelines and explanatory documents on the regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers, which will be officially implemented on August 1, 2025. Two sets of guidelines were published in the Gazette on August 1, 2025.
JinseFinanceEU outlaws anonymous self-custody crypto wallets in new AML laws. Approved by majority, opposed by Dr. Patrick Breyer. Public resistance emphasizes importance of financial freedom.
Edmund2024 AML Trends: Crypto Regulation, Real Estate Scrutiny, AI Integration.
SnakeAML checks in crypto wallets offer vital protection against fraud and illicit activities, balancing security with regulatory compliance, while posing challenges to decentralization
EdmundIn a recent blog post on 30 November, stablecoin issuer Circle, associated with USD Coin, denied accusations of illicit financing and ties to Justin Sun by the Campaign for Accountability.
BrianOne of the quickest ways to ensure crypto’s mainstream adoption is by working with the regulators, which includes implementing effective and investor-centric KYC and AML tools.
CointelegraphWhiteBIT cryptocurrency exchange has updated the terms of margin trading. The updated leverage up to 20x is one of the ...
BitcoinistThe bank hinted that the OCC’s actions might help establish a regulatory precedent that could encourage other firms in the space to set up federally regulated digital asset banks.
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