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Tornado Cash Founder Roman Storm Convicted in U.S. Trial; Jury Deadlocks on Major Charges
A U.S. federal jury in Manhattan has found Roman Storm, co-founder of crypto privacy protocol Tornado Cash, guilty of conspiracy…
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New Era for Crypto in Hong Kong: Stablecoin Licensing to Begin August 1
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has formally released its much-anticipated regulatory framework for stablecoins, a new step in the…
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UAE Bolsters Anti-Money Laundering Efforts with New Directive on High-Risk Jurisdictions
The National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organizations Committee has issued Decision No. (6)…
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Paraguay and El Salvador Sign Agreement to Strengthen Crypto Oversight and AML Efforts
Paraguay’s Secretaría de Prevención de Lavado de Dinero o Bienes (SEPRELAD) and El Salvador’s Comisión Nacional de Activos Digitales (CNAD)…
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BitMEX Hit with Additional $100 Million Fine Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
Bitcoin derivatives exchange BitMEX has been ordered to pay an extra $100 million in fines, following the conclusion of a…
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Hong Kong Moves to License 11 Virtual Asset Companies by End of Year
In an exciting step for its growing crypto ecosystem, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) prepares to license 11…
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CZ Released from Jail After Four-Month Sentence, Shifts Focus to Education
Changpeng Zhao, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, has finally completed his four-month prison sentence on September 27. Zhao,…
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Senator Roger Marshall Withdraws Support for Warren’s Controversial Crypto AML Bill
US Senator Roger Marshall, R-Kan., has withdrawn his support for the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2023 (DAAMLA), a…
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Crypto-Friendly Silvergate Bank Settles Regulatory Charges with $63M Agreement
Silvergate Capital Corp., the parent company of Silvergate Bank known for its crypto-friendly stance, has agreed to a $63 million…
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European Central Bank Releases First Progress Report on Digital Euro Preparations
The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled its inaugural progress report detailing advancements in the preparation phase for the potential…
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