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Global

Outcomes from the Key Takeaways from the FATF Updated Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service...

Key Takeaways From the FATF Updated Guidance on VAs and VASPs

RegWatch

Americas

The U.S. Treasury Department releases a stablecoin report that analyzes risks posed by payment stablecoins and provides recommendations for overcoming

The U.S. Treasury Department Releases Highly-Anticipated Report on Stablecoins

HackTracks

Global

C.R.E.A.M. Finance suffered yet another exploit this year, the attack stole over $136 million worth of funds through flash loan attacks

Hack Track: Analysis of C.R.E.A.M. Finance Hack

Technology

News & Update

Americas

"Tracker‚Äôs advanced features include transaction forensics for DeFi and smart contracts, augmented analysis beyond address level, and advanced geo

Merkle Science Announces Major Enhancements to Blockchain Investigation Tool

RegWatch

Americas

As a part of the U.S. government effort to counter ransomware, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced a set of actions to combat ransomware..

The U.S. Department of Treasury Sanctions Crypto Exchange Chatex for Facilitating Ransomware Transactions

Technology

Digital assets

Global

Bitcoin‚Äôs Taproot upgrade enhances privacy and improves smart contract capabilities

Bitcoin Gets Much-Anticipated Taproot Upgrade: Here is What the Users Need to Know

Technology

Americas

Even as crypto continues to gain traction, lack of insurance capacity could hinder the industry‚Äôs safe and healthy growth

Learnings from Lloyd’s Lab: The Challenges of Insuring the Crypto Market

RegWatch

Americas

As supervised institutions begin to engage in crypto-asset related activities, the U.S. Federal banking regulatory agencies plan to provide coordinate

The Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Issue a Joint Statement Summarizing Crypto-Asset Policy Sprint

RegWatch

EMEA

The EU Council approves two proposals that are a part of a digital finance package seeking to create an overall framework for crypto assets

The European Council Reaches Agreement on Two Digital Asset Proposals, Moving Closer to Ratifying Uniform Crypto Regulation

RegWatch

Global

To fulfill the gap created by the lack of commercial insurance products, attract more institutional investors and keep investor funds safe, the crypto

How is the Crypto Industry Trying to Fill the Gap Created by Lack of Third Party Insurance?

HackTracks

Global

Almost $200 million was stolen from cryptocurrency exchange BitMart caused by a stolen private key that compromised two hot wallets on Ethereum and Bi

Hack Track: Analysis on BitMart Hack

HackTracks

Global

On December 11, 2022, the attacker swapped stolen ERC20 tokens for 512.2 ETH on Uniswap

Hack Track: AscendEX Attack Recent Fund Movement Analysis

RegWatch

Global

The panelists discussed some of the biggest concerns, possibilities, and limitations of the approach that the U.S.

Key Takeaways from Stability in the Cryptosphere: Exploring the promise, reality, and regulation of stablecoins

RegWatch

Global

The panelists discussed opportunities and challenges faced by insurers in insuring the cryptosphere

Key Takeaways from Insuring the Cryptosphere: Understanding and Underwriting Risk on the Financial Frontier

RegWatch

Americas

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority released a discussion paper giving insights into its regulatory approach for crypto-assets and stablecoins,

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority Releases Discussion Paper on Crypto-Assets and Stablecoins

RegWatch

Americas

Singapore and UK publish guidelines regulating crypto promotions to the general public

UK and Singapore Toughen Their Stance on Crypto Advertisements

RegWatch

APAC

In addition to seeking public feedback on questions of financial stability, privacy, and usage of CBDCs, the Fed examines the uses, functions...

The Federal Reserve Releases Its Much-Anticipated Study on the U.S. CBDCs

RegWatch

APAC

Event betting platform Polymarket to pay a $1.4 million fine and wind down some of its predictions markets

The CFTC Fines Crypto Predictions Platform Polymarket for $1.4 Million

HackTracks

Global

Qubit Finance loses $80 million in the QBridge protocol exploit

Hack Track: Analysis of Qubit Finance Exploit

HackTracks

Global

Wormhole lost over $320 million in an exploit. However, Jump Crypto, which is the Wormhole‚Äôs parent company announced that it had deposited close to

Hack Track: Analysis of Wormhole Token Bridge Exploit

RegWatch

EMEA

The HMRC has updated its guidance on the treatment of crypto and digital assets, specially DeFi lending and staking. Contrary...

The HMRC Updates its Guidance to Provide Clarity on Taxation of Earnings from DeFi Lending and Staking

Technology

Sanctions

Global

Updated sanction frameworks and recent enforcement activities illustrate how jurisdictions are using sanctions as tools for combating...

Sanctions Primer: Overview, Types, Governing Authorities, and Regulatory Framework

RegWatch

EMEA

A recently released study by the U.S. Department of Treasury stated that the NFT market is vulnerable to money laundering. Additionally...

The UK Tax Authority Makes First NFT Seizure in a VAT Fraud Probe; the U.S. Department of Treasury Raises Alarm Over NFT - Related Money Laundering Concerns

RegWatch

Americas

BlockFi to pay $100 million to the SEC for failing to register the offers and sales of its crypto lending product

BlockFi Reaches a $100 Million Settlement With the SEC and Ceases Sales of its Lending Product

Technology

Digital assets

Global

Off late, the use of mixers and tumblers by hackers, ransomware attackers, money launders, and darknet market users has gone up.

Mixers and Tumblers: Regulatory Overview and Use in Illicit Activities

Technology

Digital assets

Global

Privacy coins preserve anonymity and ensure untraceability by hiding the flow of funds across their networks. The use of privacy coins for illicit...

Privacy Coins Primer: Overview, Pros and Cons, Legal Status and How They Work

Technology

APAC

Mixers and Tumblers seek to enhance privacy and increase anonymity by obscuring the original source of funds. Find out more about how mixers...

Mixers and Tumblers Primer: Overview, Types, Pros and Cons, Legal Status and How They Work

Regulatory Snapshots

Global

The Monetary Authority Singapore (MAS) governs crypto as digital payment tokens (DPT). The MAS defines DPTs as as a ‚Äúbroad category...

Overview of Cryptocurrency Regulations in Singapore

Technology

Global

Today, Merkle Science is pleased to announce two key product updates enhancing the capabilities of our solutions.

Merkle Science Supercharges Token Coverage, Adding 3 New Blockchains and Over 130 new tokens; Enhances Compass UI with new update

RegWatch

Global

Sanctions were imposed against major financial institutions and Russian elites as attacks against Ukraine escalate.

U.S., EU, UK, Canada, Japan & Australia Impose Economic Sanctions on Russia

RegWatch

Global

Crypto donations to Ukraine are increasing amidst the news of the Russian invasion. So far, Ukraine has received over $36 million in crypto donations.

Crypto Donations to Organizations Supporting Ukraine’s Government are Rapidly Increasing

Technology

Sanctions

Global

Though the regulators accept that most of the activity related to crypto is licit, they are also worried about the increased use of crypto...

Impact of Crypto on Sanctions: Use of crypto to evade sanctions and ways to prevent it

News&Updates

Americas

As crypto donations to Ukraine increase amidst the news of the Russian invasion, Merkle Science has launched a new dashboard to monitor crypto...

Crypto for Ukraine: Powered by Merkle Science — Live Tracking of Crypto Donations for Ukraine

RegWatch

Americas

After being added to the greylist, the UAE promises to strengthen the effectiveness of its AML/CFT regime.

UAE gets Greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force

RegWatch

Americas

On March 7, 2022, FinCEN released an alert advising financial institutions to remain vigilant against potential efforts by Russia to evade sanctions.

Key Highlights from FinCEN’s Russia Sanctions Evasion Alert

RegWatch

Americas

Crypto public awareness hub will feature the U.S. Secret Service‚Äôs latest work related to combating the illicit use of digital assets as well as pro

The U.S. Secret Service Launches Cryptocurrency Public Awareness Hub

RegWatch

Americas

President Joe Biden signed a new executive order analyzing the risks and potential benefits of digital assets and their underlying technology.

Key Takeaways from President Biden’s Executive Order on Crypto

RegWatch

APAC

From April 1, Japanese crypto exchanges will have to exchange the recipient‚Äôs name and address, data on the origin of the transaction...

Japanese Crypto Exchanges to Enforce the Travel Rule from April 1

RegWatch

Americas

The Banking Senate Committee conducts a hearing to ascertain the role of crypto in facilitating illicit activities. Senators focused heavily on discus

Three Key Takeaways from the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s Hearing on How Crypto May Be Used in Financial Crime

HackTracks

Global

Recognizing that crypto could pose a risk to financial stability if it continues to grow at an accelerated pace, the Bank of England calls...

Hack Track: Analysis of Ronin Network Exploit

RegWatch

EMEA

Recognizing that crypto could pose a risk to financial stability if it continues to grow at an accelerated pace, the Bank of England calls...

The BOE, FCA, and PRA release interconnected papers assessing crypto-related financial stability risks and the state of crypto regulations in the UK

RegWatch

EMEA

Fluid Finance SA and Merkle Science announce a partnership to create a seamless on- and off-ramp for digital assets, with compliance and security..

Swiss DeFi-first bank alternative Fluid Finance SA joins forces with predictive blockchain analytics partner Merkle Science