Binance Back on Their Feet With Dubai Crypto Licence Following CZ’s Resignation

cryptonews.com Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, secured a highly anticipated crypto license in Dubai following the resignation of Changpeng Zhao “CZ” as CEO. Binance…

Why Is Bio-Path (BPTH) Stock Up 89% Today?

investorplace.com BPTH stock is up with heavy trading on Thursday Bio-Path (NASDAQ:BPTH) stock is rising higher on Thursday after the oncology company announced an update on its Phase 1/1b…

Aptos Labs collaborates with Microsoft, Brevan Howard and SK Telecom to bring global institutional finance on-chain with Aptos Ascend

coinjournal.net Washington, United States, April 18th, 2024, Chainwire Aptos Ascend, powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI and implemented in consultation with Boston Consulting Group, to…

Bitcoin struggles as halving is imminent

nbx.com A week ago, Bitcoin was trading around $69,000, while at the time of writing it trades in and around the range of $61,000-62,000. The significant drop is attributed to…

Binance enhances SAFU fund stability through USDC amid regulatory progress in Dubai and India

cryptoslate.com Binance has completed the conversion of its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin, according to on-chain data. In an April 18…

Binance Set to Re-Enter Indian Market With $2 Million Fine Settlement

news.bitcoin.com Binance and nine other foreign crypto exchanges were originally blocked in India due to non-compliance with the country’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, but…

Binance to return to India after paying $2M fine for non-compliance: Report

cointelegraph.com Binance and 9 foreign crypto exchanges were blocked in India over noncompliance with local AML regulations.

XRP Lawyer John Deaton Slams Senator Elizabeth Warren For Anti-Stablecoin Letter

coingape.com In a scathing rebuke, XRP lawyer John Deaton has lashed out at Senator Elizabeth Warren for her recent letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. The letter expressed…

What is FINTRAC and why is it fining some of Canada's biggest banks?

financialpost.com Financial penalties totalling more than $8.5 million were levied against two of Canada’s largest banks by the national watchdog tasked with keeping tabs on suspicious…

Finix Launches Tool to Onboard Merchants for Payment Acceptance

pymnts.com Full-stack payment processor Finix has launched a solution that allows businesses to onboard merchants for payment acceptance in a streamlined way. The new Merchant…

Startup-focused neobank Mercury expands to consumers with Mercury Personal, offering support for multiple users, access to up to $5M in FDIC insurance, and more

techcrunch.com Business banking startup Mercury, founded in 2017, is now launching a consumer banking product. Mercury today serves more than 100,000 businesses, many of which are…

10 Best Crypto Exchanges in Switzerland

coingape.com Our list of approved crypto exchanges in Switzerland starts with eToro. With access to more than 4,500 financial products, eToro is a leading platform in Switzerland’s…

Congress Calls for Proactive Policies to Combat Enterprise Cybercrime Epidemic

pymnts.com The internet looks very small to an attacker, but massive to a defender. And a persistent reality of the 21st century’s connected economy is that many digital doors are left…

FinCEN Warns Banks to Watch For Passport Card Fraud

pymnts.com Federal authorities are warning banks against the rising threat of passport card fraud. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)…

Cryptocurrency Confidence Reborn: Germany’s 2024 Report Signals Trust Revival

bitcoinist.com The rollercoaster ride of 2023 left many cryptocurrency investors feeling queasy. But in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH), a tentative return to the digital asset…

Vietnam Not Banning Crypto, But Legal Framework Needed: Ministry Rep

cryptonews.com A Vietnam ministry representative clarified Friday that crypto is not prohibited within the country. However, he emphasized the importance of establishing a legal framework…

German Investors Increasing Crypto Investments Ahead of Bitcoin Halving: KPMG Study

cryptopotato.com A recent research by KPMG has revealed that after a turbulent year for the cryptocurrency market, investor sentiment appears to be on the rebound. The study, which surveyed…

Here’s How Much Bitcoin and Ethereum the US Govt Holds: Data

cryptopotato.com Over the past decade or so, countries around the world have resorted to seizing cryptocurrencies. The United States government stands at the forefront, boasting crypto…

How Asia’s next crypto investment wave will be ignited from Bitcoin ETFs

cryptoslate.com On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved multiple applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs. On day one, $4.6B in shares were traded, with…

Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Conviction and Sentence, Faces Yearslong Process

pymnts.com Sam Bankman-Fried appealed his conviction and 25-year prison sentence Thursday (April 11). The FTX founder, who was convicted in November 2023 and sentenced in March for…

Report: Morgan Stanley Facing Probes of Anti-Money Laundering Practices

pymnts.com Morgan Stanley is reportedly facing investigations by several agencies into how its wealth management division vets and monitors clients who may pose money-laundering risks.…

Investigation Into Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Arm Underscores Scrutiny of AML and Onboarding Efforts

pymnts.com Anti-money laundering (AML) defenses might begin at the point of onboarding. The needs are for all manner of firms — and especially banks and investment management companies…

Why Bitcoin ATMs Are the Future of Currency Exchange

entrepreneur.com Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ten years ago, the world welcomed the first Bitcoin ATM at Waves Coffee House in Downtown Vancouver, B.C.…

4 things on Bay Street's budget radar, from deficit discipline to housing, housing, housing

financialpost.com 4 things on Bay Street's budget radar, from deficit discipline to housing, housing, housing All eyes will be on Ottawa Tuesday when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tables…

Is Now Available for Trading on LBank Exchange

ambcrypto.com In a significant move for cryptocurrency and mobile technology enthusiasts, LBank Exchange, a premier global digital asset trading platform, has announced the listing of…

Binance Executive Says US Settlement Was ‘Turning Page’, Prepares for Regulations

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker Binance Executive Says US Settlement Was ‘Turning Page’, Prepares for Regulations Crypto exchange Binance has been going through major regulatory turbulence in…

Paycio First-of-its-kind Crypto Payments App

coinpedia.org The post Paycio First-of-its-kind Crypto Payments App – Launched, Allowing Users to Transact via Mobile Numbers appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Dubai, UAE– April…

Compliance Officers Say Crypto Industry Can Learn From Exchanges’ Settlements

pymnts.com The cryptocurrency industry can learn lessons from the settlements three crypto exchanges reached with regulators. So said the chief compliance officers of Binance, Coinbase…

XRP Lawyer Criques Senator Warren Over Stablecoin Letter

coingape.com XRP lawyer John Deaton has expressed his views on platform X on Wednesday, raising concerns over a letter penned by Senator Elizabeth Warren to House Financial Services…

Sudden Bitcoin drop as CPI comes in hot

nbx.com The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) just published their data for March. The numbers unveiled are already leading many to conclude that any potential rate cuts from…

Kill Leukemia Cells While Preserving Healthy Tissues: Nano-Cap Cancer Focused Firm IN8bio's Preclinical Candidate Shows Potential

benzinga.com Tuesday, IN8bio Inc INAB revealed new preclinical data from its non-signaling gamma-delta T cell-based Chimeric Antigen Receptor-T cell (nsCAR) platform, known as INB-300.…

TRM Labs Unveils Behavioral Intelligence: Pioneering the Third Generation in Blockchain Investigations

benzinga.com SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain intelligence used to combat crypto fraud and financial crime, understanding…

Crypto Industry Needs ‘Light’ Regulatory Framework to Combat Risks: US Sen. Thom Tillis

cryptonews.com The US Republican Senator Thom Tillis has called for a new regulatory framework for the crypto industry, which would “create the most hospitable environment for digital…

KPMG Survey Shows Germany Warming Up to Crypto Again

cryptonews.com Investors in Germany are regaining optimism and confidence in crypto following a challenging period for the market last year. Still, some reservations persist. A recent KPMG…

Senator Tillis Advocates for Light Crypto Regulations Pre-Election

coingape.com U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), with the 2024 presidential election fast approaching, has advocated for a “light” regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry,…

Ticker: Warren takes aim at ‘crypto financing’

bostonherald.com Bay State Sen. Elizabeth Warren took aim at cryptocurrency Tuesday in a Senate hearing where she pushed for answers about who controls money laundering on the blockchain.…

Major Crypto Exchange KuCoin Faces U.S. Criminal Charges

thedefiant.io Authorities claim that KuCoin flouted U.S. anti-money laundering laws in pursuit of growth. KuCoin, a prominent global cryptocurrency exchange, and two of its founders face…

Costa Rica Debates Bitcoin Regulation Amid Proposed Legislation

tftc.io Debate over Bitcoin regulation has sparked in Costa Rica, with proposed legislation that could shape the future of Bitcoin transactions in the nation. The Bitcoin technology…

STFIL Raises Concerns Over Token Movements and Protocol Upgrades Amidst Chinese Police Investigation

cryptonews.com Authorities in China have initiated an investigation into the core technical team responsible for managing the STFIL Protocol, a prominent decentralized finance (DeFi)…

FSI Urges Unified Global Approach to Regulate Stablecoins

coingape.com The Financial Stability Institute (FSI) in a detailed report issued on April 9th, 2024, has emphasized the necessity of a coordinated regulatory approach to stablecoins…

Ethereum spot ETFs outcome

nbx.com The price of both Bitcoin and Ethereum have experienced significant surges since the advent of spot Bitcoin ETFs, which became a major point of discussion last fall. These…

US Treasury urges congressional action against crypto-linked illicit finance

finbold.com With the cryptocurrency industry evolving and seeping into the mainstream, it has increasingly become one of the innovative ways for terrorist groups to move resources and,…

Costa Rica Explores Regulation Amid Growing Bitcoin Adoption

bitcoinnews.com Costa Rica finds itself at a crossroads as it contemplates proposed legislation that could potentially limit its citizens’ ability to use Bitcoin for everyday transactions.…

New York Judge Rules BitMEX Co-Founder Must Face Lawsuit for Illegal Access to Customer Accounts

coinspeaker.com Coinspeaker New York Judge Rules BitMEX Co-Founder Must Face Lawsuit for Illegal Access to Customer Accounts According to a recent ruling from a United States federal judge,…

Singapore Tightens Money Laundering Rules After $2.2bn Scandal

asiafinancial.com A Singapore court has jailed two men charged over a $2.2-billion money-laundering case, which had put a spotlight on the city-state’s handling of financial crime. The case…

BitMEX Co-Founder to Face Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Price Manipulation Scheme

cryptonews.com Ben Delo, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, will face a class-action lawsuit brought forth by exchange users, a United States federal judge has ruled. Judge…

Regulatory Winds of Change: Crypto Industry Prepares for Compliance in 2024

financemagnates.com In 2023, the crypto industry experienced a milestone, with major jurisdictions such as the EU and the UK tightening their regulatory frameworks. Duncan Ash, the Head of…

Bitcoin ATMs: Everything You Need To Know

coingape.com Bitcoin ATMs are internet-enabled kiosks that allow users to buy Bitcoin or altcoins through debit cards and other traditional finance methods. Most Bitcoin ATMs are used to…

Oracle Introduces AI-Powered Anti-Money Laundering Service for Banks

pymnts.com “Putting Compliance Agent in the hands of financial-crime compliance officers will help enable banks to thwart potential money laundering opportunities more quickly and…

Costa Rica Mulls on Legal Use of Bitcoin for Daily Transactions: Report

cryptonews.com Costa Rica has been one of few jurisdictions worldwide where cryptocurrency is commonly accepted asset. However, there are still legal obstacles concerning the ownership and…

Costa Rica’s Bitcoin Future: Legal Clampdown on the Horizon

beincrypto.com Costa Rica is currently deliberating a proposed crypto law that may restrict its citizens’ ability to use Bitcoin for everyday transactions. Jan3, a prominent Bitcoin…

Trade Finance

dailyhodl.com HodlX Guest Post Submit Your Post Global trade relies heavily on trade finance – a complex system that facilitates international transactions between businesses. While it…

FinCEN’s Look at Banks’ Customer ID Efforts Points the Way to Increased Digitization

pymnts.com The fraudsters are wilier than ever. The dark web offers all manner of details up for sale, from email addresses to Social Security numbers. And for banks, the key point of…