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June 26, 2026 @ 2:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic believes that Hong Kong has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for institutional players seeking to engage with digital assets. Its carefully constructed regulatory environment is providing the clarity and infrastructure that traditional financial institutions need to participate at scale. The company… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 12:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has pointed out that US authorities have dealt another major blow to one of the largest criminal networks exploiting cryptocurrency, seizing cloud computing resources used by subsidiaries of Cambodia’s Huione Group. The action relied on detailed blockchain intelligence supplied by Elliptic, a leading firm… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 12:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic has indicated that in the fast-growing global ecosystem of cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT), transparency has (by design) been built into the technology itself. Elliptic explained that every transaction on public ledgers is visible and accessible via block explorers. Yet… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 7:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic has indicated that Thailand has firmly established digital assets as part of its financial ecosystem. The country is now focusing on practical integration questions: how to embed them into capital markets, structure investor access, and shape the market’s future development. According… Read More

June 5, 2026 @ 1:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 2, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took significant action by designating four prominent Iranian cryptocurrency platforms—Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, and Ramzinex—along with key individuals associated with Nobitex. This move underscores ongoing efforts to disrupt financial networks… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 3:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On May 26, 2026, the United Kingdom imposed a significant new sanctions package targeting 18 cryptocurrency-related entities and individuals deeply embedded in networks that facilitate Russia’s circumvention of international trade restrictions. This action, issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), highlights the role… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has announced full integration with Kaia, a an EVM-compatible Layer-1 network designed to power regulated stablecoin payments and on-chain services across Asia. The latest partnership equips compliance and investigation professionals with comprehensive real-time and historical visibility into one of the region’s… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 7:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has shared insights after the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act—widely referred to as the CLARITY Act. The legislation cleared the committee on a 15-9 vote during a recent markup session, positioning it… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 11:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Elliptic has raised $120 million in Series D funding at a pre-money valuation of $670 million. The round was led by One Peak, with participation from Nasdaq Ventures, Deutsche Bank, and the British Business Bank. Founded in 2013, Elliptic is headquartered in London with offices… Read More

May 7, 2026 @ 7:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic pointed out that in law enforcement and regulatory investigations, case deconfliction—ensuring different teams do not unknowingly pursue the same targets—is a routine safeguard. Yet when cryptocurrency is involved, many agencies still struggle to implement it effectively. The obstacle is not a lack of awareness… Read More

May 1, 2026 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic pointed out that global regulators are now focused on paving clearer pathways for financial institutions to engage with digital assets. According to the latest insights from the blockchain analytics provider, the core focus has now seemingly shifted from whether to participate to how well-prepared… Read More

April 30, 2026 @ 2:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has indicated that the European Union has taken a decisive step to close loopholes in its sanctions regime against Russia. On April 23, 2026, the Council of the European Union approved its 20th package of measures, with the cryptocurrency-related provisions scheduled… Read More

April 29, 2026 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has spotlighted a wave of recent regulatory steps by American and European authorities that are placing digital currencies under heightened examination. These initiatives target the use of crypto for dodging international penalties, with fresh measures aimed squarely at activities linked to… Read More

April 27, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has indicated that financial institutions have long maintained strong controls against money laundering, fraud, and sanctions violations. Yet the rise of cryptocurrencies introduces new pathways for these same threats, moving funds across borders and blockchains in seconds rather than days. Legacy monitoring tools designed… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 12:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic noted that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued its inaugural pair of stablecoin issuer licenses. The approvals, announced on April 10, 2026, came just eight months after the territory’s Stablecoins Ordinance officially launched on August 1, 2025. The two recipients—global banking leaders… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 6:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has indicated that the United Kingdom’s updated regulatory framework for crypto-assets has now moved from planning to a firm schedule. Lawmakers approved the scope of oversight earlier this year, and on 15 April 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued Consultation Paper CP26/13, clarifying… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 12:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On April 16, 2026, Grinex—a cryptocurrency exchange registered in Kyrgyzstan but deeply connected to Russian financial networks—suspended all operations after suffering a large-scale cyber intrusion. The platform stated that hackers had drained user assets worth approximately $15 million, equivalent to more than one billion Russian… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic has share a detailed update on a major regulatory step forward by the US Treasury Department. On April 8, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)… Read More

April 9, 2026 @ 6:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic noted that AML false positives are a common operational challenge for crypto-assets compliance programs. According to insights from Elliptic, the key to effectively reducing them is configuring monitoring systems with improved data, risk-appropriate rules and wider overall blockchain visibility, so that… Read More

March 29, 2026 @ 2:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a decisive step announced on March 26, 2026, the UK government has imposed sanctions on Xinbi, a prominent Chinese-language online platform that functions as a key enabler of cryptocurrency-fueled fraud operations across Southeast Asia. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) described Xinbi as… Read More