Crypto / Digital Assets

AML / KYC

Sanctioned Crypto Mixer Relaunched Under New Name

By Editors | 16/02/2023

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic found a trail of transactions linking sanctioned crypto mixer Blender to a new mixing service that was launched in October.

Crypto / Digital Assets

CME to Launch Event Contracts on Bitcoin Futures

By Editors | 16/02/2023

The new event contracts will provide a highly transparent and less complex way for investors to access crypto markets, said Tim McCourt.

Crypto / Digital Assets

US SEC Proposes to Tighten Custody Rules Including for Crypto

By Editors | 15/02/2023

The proposed change is expected to make it more difficult for asset managers to invest in crypto assets on behalf of clients.

Crypto / Digital Assets

FSS Korea to Prepare Industry Guidance on Security Tokens

By Editors | 15/02/2023

The FSS has formed a task force to support the industry in making determinations on whether virtual assets are securities.

Crypto / Digital Assets

EU Commission Launches Regulatory Sandbox for DLT Innovators

By Editors | 15/02/2023

The sandbox establishes a pan-European framework for regulatory dialogue to increase legal certainty for innovative blockchain solutions.

Crypto / Digital Assets

North Korean Crypto Thefts Broke Records in 2022 – Report

By Mark Johnston | 14/02/2023

A UN report says North Korea stole more crypto in 2022 than in any previous year, using cyber techniques that have grown in sophistication.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Hermès Wins Trademark Infringement Case Involving NFTs

By Mark Johnston | 13/02/2023

A jury ruled that an artist violated Hermès’ copyright and brand image by selling NFTs depicting the company’s Birkin handbags covered in fur.

Crypto / Digital Assets

UPDATED: NYDFS, SEC Scrutinise Paxos Over BUSD Stablecoin

By Editors | 13/02/2023

Paxos is the issuer of a Binance-branded stablecoin that ranks as the third-largest, as well as its own stablecoin called Pax Dollar, the sixth largest.

Crypto / Digital Assets

South Korea Issues First Independent DPRK Sanctions

By Editors | 12/02/2023

The sanctions came hours after South Korea and the US released a joint cybersecurity advisory detailing the threat posed by North Korean ransomware actors.