Regulations
US Fed Reminds Banks to Check for Legal Permissibility Before Offering Crypto-Related Services
The Federal Reserve's open letter directs banks to contact their supervisor at the central bank prior to engaging with crypto.
IRS to Serve Summons to Crypto Dealer SFOX Looking for Possible Tax Evaders
A California court has authorized the agency to serve a "John Doe" summons.
Tornado Cash Sanctions Are Spiraling Into Compliance Nightmares
The crypto mixer’s sanctions issue raises many questions.
US Fed Opens Pathway for Crypto Banks to Tap Central Banking System
The central bank will create a three-tiered system for evaluating whether a financial institution should have access.
Crypto Exchange Binance Receives Preliminary Approval to Operate in Kazakhstan
The crypto exchange has strengthened its compliance team and enhanced efforts to win operating licenses this year after drawing the ire of regulators.
Gate.io's Hippo Financial Services Obtains Hong Kong Crypto Custody License
The parent company is expanding globally.
CFTC Accuses Ohio Man of Running $12M Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
The regulator filed a cease-and-desist order against Rathnakishore Giri and his companies over allegations of scamming investors interested in digital assets.
Issues Crypto Should Watch For in the Tornado Cash Sanctions
OFAC sanctioning Tornado Cash presents fascinating new questions about crypto’s role in nuclear weapons proliferation.
Indian Authorities Freeze Nearly $46M in Assets of Crypto Lender Vauld
The Peter Thiel-backed project had filed for bankruptcy in Singapore last month.
Ban Banks From Holding Crypto, UN Development Body Says
UNCTAD recommends extra taxes on transactions and ad restrictions to boost states' revenue and safeguard financial stability in developing countries.
