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EU bans unverified self-hosted crypto wallets

News | Cryptocurrencies | 25 Mar 2024

The European Union has decided to issue a ban on cryptocurrency transactions that involve unverified non-custodial wallets.

cryptocurrency, regulation, digital wallet, transactions

Crypto Finance obtains four licences in Germany

News | Cryptocurrencies | 13 Feb 2024

Switzerland-based Crypto Finance has obtained four licences from the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin).

cryptocurrency, expansion, regulation, digital assets

Spain targets crypto and NFTs with a new tax reform

News | Cryptocurrencies | 05 Feb 2024

A Spanish publication has reported on the Spanish Ministry of Finance’s plans to target cryptocurrencies and NFTs with a new tax reform.

cryptocurrency, regulation, tax evasion , tax bill

Deutsche Bank to strengthen Shariah custody in Southeast Asia

News | Payments General | 11 Dec 2023

Deutsche Bank has partnered with CIMB, a Malaysia-based bank, to provide Shariah custody, the servicing of funds that are compliant with Shariah law, to clients in Malaysia. 

partnership, product launch, Islamic banking, banking, digital banking

Binance secures crypto exchange licenses in El Salvador

News | Cryptocurrencies | 09 Aug 2023

Binance has secured full cryptocurrency exchange licenses in El Salvador, a pioneering move in its global regulatory endeavours.

banking license, regulation, cryptocurrency, expansion

Best practices in preventing money laundering through cryptocurrency exchanges and custodian services

Voice of the Industry | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 07 Jul 2023

Colin Whitmore, Head of TM Strategy, Innovation and Design, NatWest Group shares best practices in preventing money laundering through cryptocurrency exchanges and custodian services.

financial crime, cryptocurrency exchange, risk management, financial institutions, cryptocurrency, compliance, transaction monitoring, AML, KYC

Binance launches a regulated digital asset platform in Kazakhstan

News | Cryptocurrencies | 23 Jun 2023

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has launched a regulated digital asset platform in Kazakhstan as part of its global expansion efforts.

regulation, cryptocurrency, cryptocurrency exchange, digital assets, product launch

Nigerian government extends electronic transfer tax

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 08 Mar 2023

The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning has issued a new Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) regulation focused on domiciliary accounts. 

regulation, digital currency, online banking, digital banking, online payments

How will Web3 applications change the financial world

Voice of the Industry | Cryptocurrencies | 18 Oct 2022

Madalin Muraretiu, Co-Founder at COINsiglieri, concentrates on the specific contributions that Web3 delivers to the financial sector, as well as the potential effects and ways to profit from this emerging world.


DeFi, NFT, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web 3.0, stablecoin

European Council approves Markets in Crypto Asset regulation (MiCA)

News | Cryptocurrencies | 07 Oct 2022

The European Union has agreed on the legal text for licensed crypto firms, by passing the landmark Markets in Crypto Asset regulation (MiCA).

European Commission, European Union, AML, MiCA, money laundering, cryptocurrency, stablecoin

Revolut receives crypto licence in UK

News | Cryptocurrencies | 28 Sep 2022

Revolut has received permanent approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to run its cryptocurrency business in the UK, after months in limbo on the watchdog’s temporary register.

AML, KYC, compliance, cryptocurrency

Suspects of French Treasury cryptocurrency fraud arrested in Israel

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 17 Aug 2022

Israeli police have arrested three prime suspects linked to the laundering of several million USD via cryptocurrency from the French Treasury.

fraud detection, cybercrime, financial crime, cryptocurrency

EU to discuss AML laws for crypto

News | Cryptocurrencies | 29 Apr 2022

The European Union’s parliament, commission, and council have decided to meet on anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency transactions, according to benzinga.com.

 

regulation, AML, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum

The development of central bank digital currency in Brazil

Voice of the Industry | Online & Mobile Banking | 17 Aug 2021

The implementation of the Brazilian CBDC is still under debate but has the potential to be a game-changer for the Brazilian payments and financial markets

CBDC, regulation, digital currency

BaFin issues consumer warning for crypto investments

News | Cryptocurrencies | 29 Mar 2021

The German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has shared the assessment of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESA) pointing out risks in virtual currencies and crypto investments. 

European Payments Council, cryptocurrency, cryptocurrency exchange, crypto asset

South Korea's anti-money laundering rules to be live on 25 March

News | Cryptocurrencies | 23 Mar 2021

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has announced that South Korea’s anti-money laundering safeguards for cryptocurrency businesses will come into effect on 25 March 2021.

cryptocurrency, cryptocurrency exchange, money laundering, AML, virtual asset, regulation

UK reveals plans to regulate stablecoins

News | Cryptocurrencies | 13 Jan 2021

The UK has launched a consultation and call for evidence on cryptoassets and stablecoins, according to Linklaters.

UK, regulation, stablecoins, payments , cryptoassets

BaFin details licensing process for foreign crypto custodians

News | Cryptocurrencies | 06 Feb 2020

BaFin has released guidance on how the country’s new cryptocurrency custody law will apply to companies that operate outside of Germany but still serve the German market.

BaFin, cryptocurrency, custody law, Bitcoin, AML, crypto exchanges, digital assets, licenses

ICOs: innovation and potential fraud - interview with Annie Leblanc, AMF

Interviews | Interviews | 30 Jan 2019

Annie Leblanc, AMF presents both sides of ICOs – innovation and potential fraud, and tells us what regulators have in store for investors to keep the market a safe place to be

Annie Leblanc, AMF, blockchain, cryptocurrency, crypto, fraud prevention, securities, tokens, regulators, distributed ledger technology

California bill on Bitcoin startups amended in the Senate

News | Cryptocurrencies | 08 Jul 2015

A proposed digital currency bill has been amended in the California Senate to include a provisional application process for early-stage industry services.

Bitcoin, online payments, digital payments, cryptocurrencies, blockchain, bill, California, US