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The House of Representatives has been making strides in crypto legislating, but pitfalls await. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Policy
Analysis
Don’t Pop the Champagne on U.S. Crypto Bills – Progress in Congress Has Been Costly
Though the industry legislation has reached unprecedented heights, the wins may be too messy to open a path to the finish line this year.
The House of Representatives has been making strides in crypto legislating, but pitfalls await. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Aug 1, 2023 at 6:47 p.m. UTC
Aug 1, 2023
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Bipartisan Senate Bill Wants DeFi to Impose Bank-Like Controls on User Base
Video
Defi
Bipartisan Senate Bill Wants DeFi to Impose Bank-Like Controls on User Base
Some U.S. Senators are introducing a new bipartisan bill that would place stringent anti-money laundering (AML) requirements on decentralized finance protocols. The bill was i...
Bipartisan Senate Bill Wants DeFi to Impose Bank-Like Controls on User Base
By CoinDesk Staff
Jul 19, 2023 at 5:52 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2023
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The European Parliament inn Brussels (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
EU Money Laundering Law Won’t Prevent Crypto Payments, Lead Lawmaker Says
The new legislation, which will be put to vote on Tuesday, is set to impose new restrictions on transactions from self-hosted wallets.
The European Parliament inn Brussels (Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Mar 28, 2023 at 8:53 a.m. UTC
Mar 28, 2023
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Blue's founders, Casper Yonel (right) and Paul Thomas (left) (Blue)
Finance
Venture capital
DeFi-Focused Startup Blue Comes Out of Stealth With $3.2M Raise
The firm offers products to help with know-your-customer and money-laundering checks.
Blue's founders, Casper Yonel (right) and Paul Thomas (left) (Blue)
By Elizabeth Napolitano
Jan 18, 2023 at 12:33 p.m. UTC
Jan 18, 2023
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Finance
Nexo
Crypto Lender Nexo Targeted in Bulgaria Probe Into Alleged Money Laundering, Tax Violations
Authorities say they have evidence a Nexo user has been officially declared a terrorist financer.
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By Jamie Crawley
Jan 12, 2023 at 11:58 a.m. UTC
Jan 12, 2023
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The FATF says it has not changed the way it monitors crypto. (Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Global Money Laundering Watchdog Says Crypto Monitoring Regime Is Unchanged
The Financial Action Task Force responded to a report that it is preparing to conduct annual compliance checks, saying it has not changed the way it monitors crypto assets or...
The FATF says it has not changed the way it monitors crypto. (Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images)
By Sandali Handagama
Nov 8, 2022 at 9:14 a.m. UTC
Nov 8, 2022
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Policy
Regulations
Japanese Crypto Self-Regulatory Body to Loosen Token Vetting Process: Report
Japan has been looking to ease rules for crypto startups, with the government also considering corporate tax breaks for companies.
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By Sandali Handagama
Oct 19, 2022 at 4:50 p.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2022
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The French National Assembly in Paris (Antoine Gyori/Corbis via Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Time’s Running Out for French Crypto Registration Regime, Regulator Says
The country's Financial Markets Authority is also looking for entities willing to test out DLT-based securities trading.
The French National Assembly in Paris (Antoine Gyori/Corbis via Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Oct 19, 2022 at 11:31 a.m. UTC
Oct 19, 2022
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The FCA's head of markets oversight, who also oversaw crypto AML enforcement, is stepping down. (Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
FCA's Crypto AML Compliance Chief Steps Down
Mark Steward, who led the enforcement of anti-money laundering measures for crypto, is stepping down after seven years with the Financial Conduct Authority.
The FCA's head of markets oversight, who also oversaw crypto AML enforcement, is stepping down. (Unsplash)
By Sandali Handagama
Oct 18, 2022 at 11:35 a.m. UTC
Oct 18, 2022
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Japan is pressing ahead with new anti-money-laundering rules for crypto. (Kutay Tanir/Getty)
Policy
Regulations
Japan Greenlights Tougher Anti-Money-Laundering Rules for Crypto
A cabinet decision to revise six foreign-exchange laws closely follows a government plan to introduce new rules for remittances, all aimed at tightening AML measures for crypt...
Japan is pressing ahead with new anti-money-laundering rules for crypto. (Kutay Tanir/Getty)
By Sandali Handagama
Oct 17, 2022 at 1:28 p.m. UTC
Oct 17, 2022
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