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Updated January 6, 2026 · 11:55 AM UTC

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Exchanges

‘Kim Jong-Un’ gets approved for Gate.io crypto account

Gate.io's account verification has come under scrutiny after ZachXBT tested its KYC process.

3 years ago

KYC

Polygon open-sources its Web3 ID solution

The toolset, originally launched last year, can now be used more broadly.

3 years ago

Hacks

CZ addresses concerns over investigation into ‘abnormal price movements’ on Binance

Binance CEO addresses concerns over investigation into unusual trading activity on the exchange - denies reports of stolen API keys.

3 years ago

Hacks

FTX hacker identity discovered by Kraken Exchange team

Kraken Exchange CSO, Nick Percoco, just announced via a tweet reply that the hackers identity has been discovered

3 years ago

Bankruptcy

‘Horrendous’ KYC risks on show as website detailing Celsius users’ losses goes live

Celsius users could be at risk of violence and robbery following the public release of personal data as part of the firm's bankruptcy process.

4 years ago

Bankruptcy

Court filing ‘doxing’ Celsius users draws questions on KYC, bankruptcy processes

Crypto Twitter has exploded with anger over Celsius users being "doxed" by the platform. However, the release of personal information was down to bankruptcy law rather than malicious intent.

4 years ago

Exchanges

Binance clarifies it froze Baking Bad corporate account due to law enforcement request, locked assets in agency custody

Binance's statement came in response to Baking Bad publicly claiming the account had been frozen "without any explanations."

4 years ago

NFTs

Binance uses Soulbound Tokens to offer decentralized KYC of wallets

Binance has launched the BAB Soulbound Token on BNB Chain to handle KYC of wallet holders.

4 years ago

Lending

Celsius reveals customer data breach by vendor’s employee

Celsius has downplayed the extent of the breach, saying its systems and security was not impacted.

4 years ago

Moonsama partners with KILT protocol for SocialKYC integration

Metaverse 4 years ago

How decentralized identities can save us from surveillance capitalism in Web3

Technology 4 years ago

Coinbase clarifies they were already participating in Russian sanctions

Legal 4 years ago

NFT Regulation: Who profits, who loses, and how to protect your rares

Contributor NFTs 4 years ago

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KYC news today

‘Kim Jong-Un’ gets approved for Gate.io crypto account

Polygon open-sources its Web3 ID solution

CZ addresses concerns over investigation into ‘abnormal price movements’ on Binance

FTX hacker identity discovered by Kraken Exchange team

‘Horrendous’ KYC risks on show as website detailing Celsius users’ losses goes live

Court filing ‘doxing’ Celsius users draws questions on KYC, bankruptcy processes

Binance clarifies it froze Baking Bad corporate account due to law enforcement request, locked assets in agency custody

Binance uses Soulbound Tokens to offer decentralized KYC of wallets

Celsius reveals customer data breach by vendor’s employee

Moonsama partners with KILT protocol for SocialKYC integration

How decentralized identities can save us from surveillance capitalism in Web3

Coinbase clarifies they were already participating in Russian sanctions

NFT Regulation: Who profits, who loses, and how to protect your rares

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