D.C. Attorney General Sues Crypto ATM Operator over Elder Fraud
Crypto ATM operators face heightened liability for consumer fraud, mandating robust compliance to prevent financial exploitation.
SEC Halts Trading for Crypto-Linked Firms amid Manipulation Concerns
The SEC's trading suspension for crypto-adjacent entities underscores heightened scrutiny on market integrity and disclosure for digital asset-exposed public companies.
Global Agencies Intensify Efforts against North Korean Crypto Laundering
Digital asset firms must fortify AML/CFT frameworks against evolving state-sponsored illicit finance tactics, particularly mixer use.
NYDFS Mandates Blockchain Analytics for Banks Engaging in Crypto
New York's directive operationalizes advanced on-chain surveillance for traditional banks, fundamentally reshaping AML/KYC frameworks and risk management.
NYDFS Mandates Blockchain Analytics for Banks in Crypto
Banks must operationalize blockchain analytics into existing compliance frameworks, shifting on-chain monitoring from specialized to baseline supervision.
SEC and CFTC Align Regulations to Bolster U.S. Crypto Market Leadership
U.S. regulatory alignment clarifies spot crypto trading and derivatives, compelling firms to update compliance frameworks for enhanced market participation.
DOJ Disbands Crypto Enforcement Team, Refocuses on Illicit Finance
The Justice Department's strategic pivot narrows crypto enforcement, demanding firms fortify AML/KYC against explicit criminal activity, not inadvertent regulatory breaches.
SEC Chair Prioritizes Crypto Regulation, Signals Shift to Policy and Harmonization
The SEC's pivot to policy-driven crypto regulation, in collaboration with the CFTC, mandates a re-evaluation of compliance frameworks for digital asset firms.
SEC Declines Enforcement for DePIN Tokens, Clarifying Securities Status
The SEC's no-action letter for DePIN tokens establishes a crucial precedent, refining the application of securities law to decentralized infrastructure.
