Tagged: Crypto Transactions

August 31, 2026 @ 5:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On-chain records show that potentially taxable cryptocurrency activity worldwide exceeded $457 billion in 2025, according to analysis from Chainalysis. The United States accounted for the single largest national total, about $112.6 billion. Significant volumes appeared in every other country examined as well. The figures combine… Read More

August 31, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Belgium has stepped up its campaign against online copyright infringement by asking European domain registrars and at least one registry to turn over extensive records on people believed to be running pirate sites. The requests go far beyond typical website blocking. Officials want names, contact… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The full implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework has strengthened the ability of national regulators to restrict access by non-EU crypto trading platforms. Under the rules that reached complete application across the bloc, any entity offering crypto-asset services to customers based in… Read More

August 15, 2026 @ 11:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland has unveiled its inaugural national strategy to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing, with a particular emphasis on tightening controls within the cryptocurrency sector. Announced on 13 August 2026 by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris, the National Anti-Money Laundering, Countering… Read More

August 10, 2026 @ 9:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazil is preparing to strengthen safeguards against cryptocurrency-related fraud through a new regulatory measure that introduces a mandatory waiting period for certain outbound transfers. The Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central do Brasil) published Resolution BCB No. 584/2026 on August 7, 2026, amending earlier fraud-prevention… Read More

August 4, 2026 @ 3:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong authorities have highlighted a major online romance fraud in which a middle-aged insurance professional lost more than HK$26 million (approximately US$3.3 million) after being drawn into a scheme centered on a bogus cryptocurrency trading application. According to police figures released via the force’s… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 5:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a fresh warning to cryptocurrency owners about a sophisticated mail-based fraud campaign. Criminals are circulating counterfeit notices that closely resemble official agency correspondence, with the goal of tricking recipients into surrendering personal details or digital assets. According… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 6:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A significant Bitcoin holder has moved approximately 5,908 BTC, valued at around $383 million, from a wallet that had remained untouched for nearly eight years. This large-scale transaction highlights the enduring presence of early Bitcoin accumulators and raises questions about potential market implications as the… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 1, 2026, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis published a detailed examination of a major sanctions update targeting the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K). The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added 134 cryptocurrency wallet addresses linked to the group… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 5:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation goes into full enforcement following the end of its grace period on July 1, 2026, French hardware wallet maker Ledger has outlined what the new framework means for digital asset ownership. In its latest analysis, the… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 12:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has pointed out that wildlife trafficking stands as one of the planet’s most destructive and profitable criminal enterprises. TRM Labs also explained in a blog post that it now generates between $23 billion and as much as $281 billion annually when linked crimes… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Federal agencies are moving forward with rules that would require stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities in a manner closely aligned with longstanding requirements for traditional banks. The joint proposal, released on June 18, 2026, implements key provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation… 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 15, 2026 @ 10:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Japan, like other advanced economies including the United States, is now taking considerable steps to integrate cryptocurrencies into its mainstream financial system, signaling a concerted push to capitalize on the growing digital asset market while addressing emerging threats. In a significant legislative move unveiled recently,… Read More

June 7, 2026 @ 6:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has recently indicated that a shadow economy centered on peptides has expanded into a significant financial force, surpassing a $100 million annual transaction volume through cryptocurrency channels. Once limited to dedicated biohackers seeking performance and health optimizations, this market has surged… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has indicated in an ecosystem report that the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency ecosystem in May 2026 faced escalating threats from supply chain compromises, AI-driven exploits, as well as a range of potentially serious DeFi vulnerabilities, according to MetaMask’s security update. While malicious attackers challenged existing… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 1:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm CertiK has released its Skynet DPRK Crypto Threats Report, offering a rather concerning look at how North Korean-linked actors have turned digital asset theft into a streamlined, high-yield revenue engine for the regime. Covering nearly a decade of activity through early 2026,… Read More

May 8, 2026 @ 7:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new analysis of card transactions from digital assets platform OKX reveals that cryptocurrency is no longer confined to speculative trading or high-end buys across Europe. Instead, ordinary consumers are integrating stablecoins into routine daily life, challenging long-held assumptions about crypto’s limited real-world utility. Data… 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

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

ZetaChain has temporarily suspended all cross-chain transactions on its mainnet after its development team detected a targeted exploit on the GatewayEVM smart contract. The move underscores the ongoing challenges in securing decentralized infrastructure that powers seamless interactions across multiple blockchain / DLT networks. ZetaChain operates… Read More