Regulation Archives - Page 30 Of 62

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 Paulo

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

Blender and Sinbad Operators Face US Money Laundering Charges

January 11, 2025 Paulo

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 Paulo

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

dark futuristic financial visualization showing stablecoin reserves, liquidity structures, and glowing digital asset flows symbolizing Tether’s growing equity and excess reserves

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

January 10, 2025 Paulo

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

Cinematic illustration showing Bitcoin separating from rising U.S. stock market charts, symbolizing the rare decoupling between BTC and the S&P 500.

Philippine Banks Collaborate to Launch PHPX Stablecoin on Hedera

January 10, 2025 Paulo

Philippine banks are launching PHPX stablecoin on Hedera for real-time remittances, aiming to streamline cross-border payments and boost financial inclusion.

futuristic financial landscape showing Bitcoin declining against a backdrop of Federal Reserve symbolism, glowing charts, and shifting market indicators in blue and gold tones

Wisconsin Lawmaker Bryan Steil to Chair US House Digital Assets Subcommittee

January 9, 2025 Paulo

U.S. retains $6.5B in seized Silk Road Bitcoin as DOJ denies sale rumors, with no evidence of liquidation despite reports of federal approval.

Kazakhstan Shuts Down 36 Illegal Crypto Exchanges in 2024 Crackdown

January 8, 2025 Paulo

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

Rostin Behnam, chair of the CFTC, speaking at a public event

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam to Resign on Trump’s Inauguration Day

January 7, 2025 Paulo

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam will step down on January 20, the day of Trump’s inauguration. His tenure advanced crypto oversight and industry policies.

Dark crypto market visualization showing Ethereum under pressure and traders in panic

US Crypto Excitement Mirrors ‘Space Race’ Under Trump

January 7, 2025 Paulo

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

Police arrests seven suspects in the kidnapping of a Pakistani crypto trader.

Pakistani Crypto Trader Kidnapped for $340K; Seven Arrested, Including CTD Officer

January 6, 2025 Paulo

Pakistani crypto trader kidnapped, extorted for $340K in cryptocurrency. Seven arrested, including a CTD officer. Case raises crypto security concerns.