The crypto exchange Binance’s expensive deal with U.S. prosecutors this week bears harsh consequences, but could mean a positive outlook for the company in the long term.
BNB pops after report that DOJ wants $4B settlement with Binance
BNB hit its highest price since June after Bloomberg reported the Justice Department wanted $4 billion from Binance to end its probe into the exchange.
US Justice Dept. is reportedly ready to settle with Binance for $4 billion
According to a report, an agreement to settle Justice Department charges against the company may be settled by the end of the month.
Mastercard combats crypto fraud with latest AI integration
Mastercard announced it will integrate a new AI tool to detect and prevent fraud routed through cryptocurrency exchanges.
Turkey in “Final Stage” of Bringing Crypto Legislation as Last Step to Get off FATF’s Grey List: Minister
Turkey is in the “final stage” of bringing crypto legislation to its parliament, a last step required for it to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list.
US Treasury plans to designate crypto mixers as money-laundering hubs: Report
The department previously targeted individuals connected to Tornado Cash, but its reported actions on mixers followed concerns suggesting Hamas was financed in part by crypto.
Advocacy groups push back against Sen. Warren linking crypto with terrorism
The Blockchain Association and Crypto Council for Innovation said the terrorist group Hamas had reportedly curtailed using Bitcoin as authorities could more easily track funds.
KYC hook for Uniswap v4 stirs community controversy
A hook that enables Know Your Customer (KYC) verification on Uniswap V4 pools is fueling debates about DeFi’s future.
Hamas’ Crypto Ties May Lend Energy to Sen. Warren’s Money Laundering Bill
The revelations that the terrorist group behind last week’s attack on villages in southern Israel that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead was partially funded with cryptocurrency may lend additional weight to an effort from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and others to push for a law targeting money laundering and sanctions abuses in crypto.
THORSwap, Used by FTX Exploiter, Resumes Trading After Updating Terms to Exclude U.S.-Sanctioned Countries
THORSwap, the exchange that paused its platform last Friday following a series of trades related to the FTX hack, resumed its services on Friday with updated terms and conditions relating to users in sanctioned countries.
Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has enlisted more support from key lawmakers in a growing coalition pushing for a law to crack down on money-laundering and sanctions abuses in crypto, with new sponsorship from the top Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary committees.
Government objects to ‘unnecessary,’ ‘prejudicial’ SBF jury selection questions
The U.S. attorney sees no reason for potential jurors to discuss effective altruism or ADHD, among other things, before trying SBF.
OneCoin co-founder Greenwood gets 20 years in US jail for fraud, money laundering
Karl Greenwood will also have to pay back the $300 million he made in commissions in the OneCoin pyramid scheme.
Tornado Cash co-founder pleads not guilty to all charges: Report
Roman Storm, facing charges related to Tornado Cash allegedly facilitating money laundering, has been free on bail following his arrest by U.S. authorities in August.
Tornado Cash co-founders charged with money laundering, sanctions violations
Roman Semenov was placed on OFAC’s sanctioned persons list and Roman Storm was arrested as the United States continued its crackdown on the crypto mixer.
UK ‘Travel Rule’ Won’t Completely Nix Transfers to Noncompliant Places, FCA Says
Companies such as PayPal are already halting their crypto payments services in the country as a result of tighter regulations.
US lawmakers urge White House to address North Korea’s use of digital assets: Report
Sen. Elizabeth Warren was part of a group of lawmakers who pushed for provisions against crypto mixers and privacy coins in the National Defense Authorization Act in July.
Individual charged with money laundering admits to hacking Bitfinex in 2016: Report
The identity of the hacker or hackers behind an exploit that removed more than 100,000 Bitcoin from Bitfinex in 2016 had only been the subject of speculation until Aug. 3.
Don’t Pop the Champagne on U.S. Crypto Bills – Progress in Congress Has Been Costly
The crypto industry has never made it this far in its quest for a new system of U.S. oversight for digital assets, but the recent flurry of legislative progress may still be too contentious for it to become law.
Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law
The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance.