DeFi Archives - Page 5 of 31

Warning screen from the Singapore Gambling Regulatory Authority about accessing unlicensed gambling platforms.

Singapore Blocks Access to Polymarket Over Unlicensed Gambling Concerns

January 12, 2025 Dan K

Singapore blocks Polymarket, citing the Gambling Control Act 2022, imposing fines and jail for unlicensed gambling. Tighter crypto regulation looms.

FDIC building representing US banking regulation changes

Blender and Sinbad Operators Face US Money Laundering Charges

January 11, 2025 Dan K

US charges three Russians for crypto money laundering via Blender.io and Sinbad.io. Two arrested, one at large; mixers linked to ransomware and thefts.

Kenya's Treasury Secretary discusses cryptocurrency legalization at a press conference.

Kenya Prepares to Legalize Cryptocurrencies

January 11, 2025 Dan K

Kenya plans to legalize cryptocurrencies with regulations to boost blockchain innovation, tackle money laundering, and address IMF concerns.

Taiwan police officers display seized evidence, including safes, cash counters, and mobile phones, during a crackdown on unregistered crypto trading.

Taiwanese Man Arrested for Illicit USDT Trade, First Case Under New AML Laws

January 10, 2025 Dan K

Taiwan’s first AML arrest: Chen sold 400K USDT illegally, profiting NT$800K. Authorities intensify crackdown on unregistered crypto traders under new laws.

A view of the Dubai skyline representing the approval of USDC and EURC as stablecoins under the DFSA’s crypto regime.

Mantra and Damac Ink $1B Deal to Tokenize Middle Eastern Assets

January 9, 2025 Dan K

Mantra and Damac Group sign a $1B deal to tokenize real-world assets, enhancing blockchain-driven finance in the Middle East’s dynamic market.

A graphical depiction of a Discord server with a warning sign, symbolizing a cybersecurity breach in the crypto space.

Virtuals Protocol Discord Server Hacked Amid Rising Crypto Security Threats

January 8, 2025 Dan K

Virtuals Protocol’s Discord was hacked, with fake links posted. Phishing scams and private key breaches top crypto threats in 2024, causing $1.8B in losses.

Kazakhstan Shuts Down 36 Illegal Crypto Exchanges in 2024 Crackdown

January 8, 2025 Dan K

Kazakhstan closed 36 illegal crypto exchanges in 2024, confiscating $112M in assets as part of its Anti-Money Laundering drive and digital tenge rollout.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaking about stablecoin regulation and interest benefits

US Crypto Excitement Mirrors ‘Space Race’ Under Trump

January 7, 2025 Dan K

Trump-era pro-crypto appointments spark a “space race” for digital assets as experts predict US dominance in crypto, stablecoins, and fintech innovation.