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North Korean hackers: the complete dossier, description of methods and chronology of cryptocurrency thefts
North Korean hackers: the complete dossier, description of methods and chronology of cryptocurrency thefts

Over the past few years, North Korea’s cyber units have carried out large-scale operations to infiltrate various structures and steal digital assets

Binance is once again embroiled in a cryptocurrency laundering scandal: what’s wrong with the exchange
Binance is once again embroiled in a cryptocurrency laundering scandal: what’s wrong with the exchange

A new journalistic investigation shows that the trading platform does not comply with AML standards and is involved in laundering dirty cryptocurrency

The US has imposed sanctions against accomplices of hackers from the DPRK. Who is affected
The US has imposed sanctions against accomplices of hackers from the DPRK. Who is affected

Eight individuals and two companies are subject to the new restrictive measures. Among them are individuals who worked in the US jurisdiction

After the Binance scandal, Democrat Ro Khanna proposes banning politicians from trading cryptocurrencies
After the Binance scandal, Democrat Ro Khanna proposes banning politicians from trading cryptocurrencies

The initiative aims to prevent corruption and insider trading, while also strengthening public trust in financial institutions

Donald Trump nominates Michael Selig to head the CFTC
Donald Trump nominates Michael Selig to head the CFTC

This signals the willingness of US regulators to work closely together in creating rules for cryptocurrencies

Relai receives MiCA license from AMF and prepares to enter the EU market
Relai receives MiCA license from AMF and prepares to enter the EU market

The license will allow Relai to expand its services and offer new features to users across Europe

Canada introduces long-term ban on cryptocurrency mining to conserve energy
Canada introduces long-term ban on cryptocurrency mining to conserve energy

Priority is now given to industrial projects that create public value

Binance pays $283 million in compensation to affected users after the market crash
Binance pays $283 million in compensation to affected users after the market crash

The exchange confirmed that the volatility on October 10 caused a temporary depegging of assets and promised to implement new measures to protect against similar incidents

Research

MiCA's transition period is over: what has changed for European crypto companies

MiCA has transformed a European crypto license from a competitive advantage into a prerequisite for doing business. We examine how licenses are distributed across the EU, why many firms could lose access to the market, and what ongoing compliance obligations licensed companies must now meet.

Jul 13, 2026

Tommy Robinson's $TOMMY memecoin on Pump.fun: how the politician and his son pulled off a 125.6 SOL rug pull

We trace the journey of the $TOMMY tokens and compare it with the earlier $UTK project, uncovering similar patterns of asset distribution and profit-taking. We explain why launches like these raise serious questions among participants in the cryptocurrency market

Jul 10, 2026

Why compliance still fails to prevent financial crime — and what the next AML architecture will look like

Regulators are no longer impressed by the number of reports filed — they want proof that compliance systems actually stop crime. Here’s why banks and crypto firms are being forced to rebuild their financial crime programs from the ground up to keep pace with blockchain speed and the rise of AI.

Jul 8, 2026

Who’s really trading stablecoins: the true depth of DEX markets

Rising stablecoin trading volumes do not necessarily mean more users are entering the market. Blockchain analysis shows that most activity is driven by arbitrage bots, liquidity aggregators, and professional market makers, with part of their funds regularly flowing out to major centralized exchanges.

Jul 6, 2026

Why Terrorist Groups Are Shifting From USDT to Monero — and What It Means for Compliance

New U.S. sanctions have exposed a years-long crypto fundraising network tied to ISIS-K. Here’s how blockchain tracing linked digital wallets to terrorist financing — and why the network kept operating even after key figures were arrested.

Jul 3, 2026

When blockchain analytics gets it wrong: how Chainalysis proposes to split the analysis into two levels of evidence

One and the same cryptocurrency address received two completely opposite assessments from different analytics systems: from an ordinary gambling service to an extremely severe criminal offense. This story has become the starting point for a broader conversation about what the scientific standards of blockchain analysis should look like — and why errors in systems like these can shape the fates of real people.

Jul 1, 2026

Crypto regulations

China prepares tougher rules to combat crypto money laundering
China prepares tougher rules to combat crypto money laundering

Chinese authorities are also considering creating a state-run platform to manage and sell confiscated cryptocurrency.

Jul 13, 2026

South Korea tightens control over outbound crypto transfers
South Korea tightens control over outbound crypto transfers

Authorities are introducing mandatory registration for companies handling cross-border crypto transactions

May 8, 2026

Uzbekistan is launching a special crypto mining zone
Uzbekistan is launching a special crypto mining zone

The government is introducing a preferential regime for miners, including full tax exemptions and favorable operating conditions

Apr 21, 2026

Business

Bitget plans to open a European headquarters in Vienna

The new office will serve as Bitget’s main management hub in the EU and a key step in preparing for MiCAR regulation

Feb 2, 2026

PayPal applies for banking license in Utah

The company plans to expand small business lending and strengthen control over the payment infrastructure in the US

Dec 16, 2025

Robinhood and Susquehanna to launch their own prediction exchange after buying MIAXdx

The purchase of MIAXdx gives Robinhood and Susquehanna full control over the prediction infrastructure and accelerates the launch of their exchange in 2026.

Nov 26, 2025

Mastercard chooses Polygon to launch cryptocurrency transfers using verified usernames

The new service will simplify crypto transfers by replacing long wallet addresses with verified aliases with mandatory KYC verification

Nov 18, 2025

Visa launches pilot project for stablecoin payments for US companies

The new service will enable businesses and platforms to send USDC payments directly to employees’ and content creators’ crypto wallets, speeding up cross-border settlements

Nov 12, 2025

WazirX to resume operations after hack and year-long hiatus

The exchange promises zero fees and new security measures to regain the trust of the Indian crypto community

Oct 23, 2025

Politics

The Trump Administration maintains plans to create a bitcoin reserve

The United States is also working on new cryptocurrency regulations and seeking to attract innovation into the country.

Jan 21, 2026

World Liberty Financial aims to become a national US bank

Regulators' decision could impact the country's financial and political landscape.

Jan 8, 2026

Trump considers pardoning Samourai Wallet developer before prison sentence

The president instructed the attorney general to review Keonne Rodriguez’s case a few days before he was due to begin his prison sentence

Dec 16, 2025

Pakistan and Binance discuss tokenization of $2 billion in state assets

Authorities are also considering launching a national stablecoin and developing crypto regulations.

Dec 15, 2025

Pakistan will accelerate the introduction of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies into the state economy

The authorities are confident that digital assets will become the “new engine” of economic growth.

Dec 12, 2025

Bitcoin Policy Institute calls for pardon for Samourai Wallet developers

Support for them is growing: petitions are gathering thousands of signatures, and the bitcoin community is demanding presidential intervention

Dec 4, 2025

Press releases

Interhash acquired a controlling stake in the Bitcoin mining pool Neopool
Interhash acquired a controlling stake in the Bitcoin mining pool Neopool

The deal was signed at the Bitcoin MENA 2025 conference and paves the way for the pool’s accelerated growth.

Dec 24, 2025

News and earnings in one convenient app. The Crypto App review
News and earnings in one convenient app. The Crypto App review

Below we tell you how The Crypto App helps investors keep their finger on the pulse of the crypto market

Jul 21, 2022

StepN - run and earn cryptocurrency
StepN - run and earn cryptocurrency

Let's find out what STEPN is and how you can earn cryptocurrency for being physically active

May 3, 2022

Metamouse: make bank payments with cryptocurrency
Metamouse: make bank payments with cryptocurrency

Apr 25, 2022