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Australia to introduce market licences for crypto exchanges
The Australian government will create a market licence regime for crypto exchanges to ensure safety and security for people who want to invest in crypto assets.
Bank of England urges crypto firms to ensure sanctions enforcement
The Bank of England has called on crypto companies to make sure sanctions are enforced in light on the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
How investment advisers can adapt their compliance program for crypto
As cryptocurrencies continue to grow in volume and popularity, many investment advisors are being required to stand up and take note.
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Chainalysis unveils two sanctions screening tools for crypto firms
Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has sped up the launch of two new sanctions screening tools to help the cryptocurrency industry.
SEC charges sibling fraudsters for $124m crypto fraud operation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged siblings John and Tina Barksdale with defrauding thousands of retail investors out of over $124m.
US Justice Department performs $3.6bn cryptocurrency seizure
The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has undertaken a seizure of $3.6bn in cryptocurrency in what is being described as its largest-ever financial seizure.
HKMA proposes bank-like regulations on stablecoins
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has called for the regulation of fiat-currency backed stablecoins similar to that of banks.
Cryptocurrency-based crime reached a new high in 2021
A report by Chainalysis has found illicit addresses received $14bn in deposits during 2021, which was almost twice the amount they collected in 2020.
Regulation of stablecoins in sight following US Treasury body report
A recent report has called on the US Congress to regulate the issuers of stablecoins and has urged agencies to assess whether the coins pose a systemic risk.
US set to sanction crypto wallets and exchanges in ransomware crackdown
The Biden Administration is expected to begin issuing sanctions against crypto exchanges, wallets and traders used by ransomware groups to crackdown on cyberattacks.
