​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

​Elliptic announces the relaunch of the sanctioned crypto mixer Blender

Feb 14, 2023

​Elliptic announces the relaunch of the sanctioned crypto mixer Blender

The service was put on the US sanctions list in May 2022 because of ties to the North Korean hacker group Lazarus

​Tornado Cash users now have access to an anonymous AML checking tool

Jan 23, 2023

​Tornado Cash users now have access to an anonymous AML checking tool

It is an open-source protocol that works using Merkle trees

​QCP Capital predicts the growth of the BTC rate above $31 000

Jan 19, 2023

​QCP Capital predicts the growth of the BTC rate above $31 000

According to analysts, the first cryptocurrency could hit $31 850 before falling to new lows