Lithuanian regulator fines crypto platform Payeer for violating sanctions and AML norms

Jul 11, 2024

Lithuanian regulator fines crypto platform Payeer for violating sanctions and AML norms

The company served clients from the Russian Federation and processed payments from Russian banks under EU sanctions

BitMEX exchange has pleaded guilty to violating AML regulations in the United States

Jul 11, 2024

BitMEX exchange has pleaded guilty to violating AML regulations in the United States

As the prosecutor’s office notes, the platform deliberately refused to implement anti-money laundering measures, which allowed it to increase its profits

FBI urges not to use crypto services without KYC system to avoid loss of funds

Apr 26, 2024

FBI urges not to use crypto services without KYC system to avoid loss of funds

Funds can be seized by law enforcers due to links to illegal activity

EU authorities approve ban on crypto payments from wallets without KYC

Mar 25, 2024

EU authorities approve ban on crypto payments from wallets without KYC

The new measures must go through additional stages of approval

Media: Documents created with OnlyFake successfully pass KYC checks of crypto exchanges

Feb 6, 2024

Media: Documents created with OnlyFake successfully pass KYC checks of crypto exchanges

According to the service’s creator, fake IDs are accepted on Binance, Kraken, Bybit, HTX, and Coinbase

Binance denies the leak of users’ KYC data

Feb 5, 2024

Binance denies the leak of users’ KYC data

Announcements about selling such information appeared on the deep web’s forum

HashKey has started sharing user data with Binance for deposits and withdrawals

Jan 8, 2024

HashKey has started sharing user data with Binance for deposits and withdrawals

The innovation is related to the requirement of the Hong Kong regulator to comply with FATF rules

Chinese authorities to launch blockchain-based identification system

Dec 12, 2023

Chinese authorities to launch blockchain-based identification system

A decentralized identifier system will be developed by the Ministry of Public Security

Alchemy Pay adds SEPA support for buying cryptocurrencies in Europe

Nov 30, 2023

Alchemy Pay adds SEPA support for buying cryptocurrencies in Europe

Earlier, the firm started processing fiat payments for the Stellar blockchain

KuCoin users have complained about problems when withdrawing funds from the exchange

Jul 10, 2023

KuCoin users have complained about problems when withdrawing funds from the exchange

There are reports of failed withdrawal attempts for unverified accounts

​KuCoin will introduce mandatory identity verification for all customers from July 15

Jun 28, 2023

​KuCoin will introduce mandatory identity verification for all customers from July 15

Verification is required for full access to the platform’s services