Tagged: compliance

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 24, 2026 @ 12:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm Entrust has incorporated Australia’s official Document Verification Service (DVS) into its advanced identity verification platform. The development equips businesses across multiple sectors with a streamlined, locally compliant tool to verify customers while combating financial crime. Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) rules… Read More

March 31, 2026 @ 7:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent enforcement action, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has approved a consent order against Peken Global Limited, the Turks and Caicos Islands-incorporated company that runs the cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin. The ruling, announced by the Commodity Futures Trading… Read More

March 29, 2026 @ 2:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada is set to prohibit cryptocurrency contributions to federal political campaigns, mirroring a recent step taken by the United Kingdom to curb similar risks. The proposed legislation, known as Bill C-25 or the Strong and Free Elections Act, was tabled in Parliament on March 26… Read More

March 29, 2026 @ 1:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken decisive action to safeguard public integrity by issuing an executive order that explicitly forbids state appointees from exploiting confidential information for financial gain on prediction market platforms. Signed on March 27, 2026, the directive immediately reinforces longstanding ethics standards… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 2:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a detailed analysis shared recently, blockchain intelligence leader TRM Labs reframes deconfliction—the process of spotting when multiple law-enforcement teams are targeting the same digital assets or suspects—as far more than a tool for cutting redundant work. The web3 and blockchain focused firm now argues… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic pointed out that on March 17, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission released a detailed interpretation that brings much-needed transparency to the digital asset space. Elliptic also explained that this guidance arrives in the wake of a formal agreement with… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 10:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics provider Elliptic has recently highlighted a US Treasury assessment that positions advanced on-chain monitoring technologies as central to strengthening safeguards against financial crime in the digital asset space. The report fulfills a congressional mandate under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 3:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has published a detailed assessment of the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) March 2026 Targeted Report on Stablecoins and Unhosted Wallets. Released recently this month, the analysis underscores a major regulatory pivot: authorities worldwide must move beyond traditional on-and-off ramps to… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 11:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has indicated that stablecoins have emerged as the backbone of on-chain transactions, powering everything from everyday payments to complex DeFi protocols. Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic also mentioned that this popularity has made them the preferred vehicle for illicit finance. Elliptic pointed out that while… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 4:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has indicated that community banks and credit unions across the United States are no longer viewing cryptocurrencies as a distant trend confined to online exchanges and specialized apps. TRM Labs pointed out that, instead, these institutions now recognize indirect exposure through everyday transactions… Read More

March 7, 2026 @ 4:24 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Vivox AI, a UK-based technology company building regulator-ready, atomic AI agents for AML, KYB/KYC and financial crime, has raised £1.3 million (€1.5 million) to accelerate product development and scale its enterprise platform. The round includes backing from Axel Weber, former president of Germany’s central bank… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 2:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs continues to focus on enhancing legal and financial frameworks for cryptocurrency ecosystems. Recent updates from the blockchain and crypto networks analytics company highlight innovative approaches to leveraging blockchain data in judicial proceedings and risk management for crypto-integrated financial products. These… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PwC US unveiled a new partnership with Anthropic, aimed at accelerating the rollout of advanced AI agents for enterprise use in heavily regulated industries. The effort starts with applications in finance, as well as healthcare and life sciences. This initiative helps companies move beyond early-stage… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has spotlighted a critical evolution in how institutions manage detection tools. A recent blog post, authored by Aleksandra Bojarzyn of KPMG UK alongside colleagues Ashley Lai, Rachel Olson, and Alisheik Akbar Ali, urges firms to move past basic regulatory checkboxes. Financial crime models—used… Read More

February 18, 2026 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins have solidified their position as foundational infrastructure in the cryptocurrency and web3 ecosystem, enabling everyday payments and settlements far beyond speculative trading. According to a detailed analysis released by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, 2025 represented a pivotal year for these assets. Monthly transaction… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 12:41 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, ZeroDrift emerged from stealth alongside a $2 million pre-seed round to automate compliance in real time, unlocking business velocity while giving compliance teams infrastructure to scale oversight. The pre-seed round was led by a16z speedrun. The capital will support the company’s go-to-market launch,… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 9:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payment platform Confirmo has teamed up with blockchain infrastructure provider Paxos to deliver secure, regulated stablecoin services to companies throughout the United States. This collaboration enables U.S. enterprises in sectors like online retail, proprietary trading, foreign exchange, and payroll to access compliant digital asset handling,… Read More

February 5, 2026 @ 2:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new alert issued on February 2, 2026, New York Attorney General Letitia James has highlighted the dangers associated with unregulated prediction markets, particularly as excitement builds for major sporting events like the Super Bowl. These online platforms allow users to wager on the… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 11:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments Canada has named Lisa Ford as its new Chief Legal and Policy Officer (CLPO). The appointment, set to take effect on February 17, 2026, underscores the organization’s push toward enhanced governance and adaptability in an increasingly dynamic financial sector. This leadership shift aims to… Read More