​US senators propose regulating DeFi protocols like banks

Jul 20, 2023

​US senators propose regulating DeFi protocols like banks

The bill is designed “to fight the rise in crypto-facilitated crime”

​Central Bank of Georgia will start monitoring AML compliance of crypto companies

Jun 1, 2023

​Central Bank of Georgia will start monitoring AML compliance of crypto companies

Virtual asset service providers will come under the regulator’s supervision on September 1

​Hong Kong to open access to crypto exchanges for retail users

May 23, 2023

​Hong Kong to open access to crypto exchanges for retail users

The issuance of a work permit is possible if the rules are followed, which include the separate custody of own funds and assets of clients

​EU Council unanimously approves EU-wide regulation of cryptocurrencies

May 16, 2023

​EU Council unanimously approves EU-wide regulation of cryptocurrencies

It also agreed on new measures to combat money laundering in the transfer of digital assets

​Stripe launches a service for buying cryptocurrencies for fiat

May 5, 2023

​Stripe launches a service for buying cryptocurrencies for fiat

The new product includes identity verification and fraud prevention functions

​US Treasury warns of tighter regulation of the DeFi sector

Apr 24, 2023

​US Treasury warns of tighter regulation of the DeFi sector

The statements relate to compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing laws

​Media report on a possible deal of the Bitzlato founder with the investigation

Apr 17, 2023

​Media report on a possible deal of the Bitzlato founder with the investigation

According to court documents, “the parties are in preliminary talks about a plea bargain”

​El Salvador’s state-owned bitcoin wallet begins blocking addresses for AML verification

Apr 10, 2023

​El Salvador’s state-owned bitcoin wallet begins blocking addresses for AML verification

The service draws attention to the interaction with the Wasabi Wallet, which uses a mechanism for mixing transactions

​European Parliament rejects strict restrictions on crypto payments

Mar 24, 2023

​European Parliament rejects strict restrictions on crypto payments

The new version of the money laundering bill allows non-custodial wallet owners to conduct transactions of up to €7000

​Tornado Cash developer denied bail

Feb 16, 2023

​Tornado Cash developer denied bail

Law enforcers believe that Alexey Pertsev may escape or conceal important evidence

​Celsius debtors publish a reorganization plan for the company

Feb 15, 2023

​Celsius debtors publish a reorganization plan for the company

The main sponsor will be the investment firm NovaWulf Digital Management