UK Sanctions Xinbi in Major Crypto Fraud Crackdown

Published at 2026-03-26 11:31:06

British authorities have unveiled sweeping sanctions against Xinbi, a crypto platform tied to a fraud network operating across Southeast Asia. Officials say the measures are intended to shut down cryptocurrency services that enabled large-scale online fraud and serious human rights abuses, and to disrupt the platforms’ operations and channels for moving illicit funds.

The move represents a tougher regulatory stance on crypto-enabled crime and could prompt exchanges, payment providers and peer-to-peer markets to strengthen vetting and compliance. For users and firms in the region, the sanctions raise the risk of disrupted access and heightened scrutiny; for the wider industry, they underscore rising legal and reputational costs for platforms that facilitate illicit activity.

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Russia will prohibit cash-for-crypto transactions and require trades to go through cashless, bank-mediated channels, a senior central bank official said. The measure is meant to increase oversight of crypto-related flows and clamp down on informal peer-to-peer markets.

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Published at 2026-04-10 11:30:09

Japan Reclassifies Crypto as Financial Instruments, Tightens Rules

Japan’s cabinet has reclassified cryptocurrencies as financial instruments and will introduce bans on insider trading plus annual disclosure requirements for token issuers. The measures aim to strengthen investor protection and bring crypto closer to regulated markets.

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Published at 2026-04-10 06:30:12

U.S. Treasury Opens Hacker Alert Program to Crypto Firms

The U.S. Department of the Treasury will allow cryptocurrency companies to enroll in a program that delivers timely cybersecurity threat and hacker warning alerts, enabling faster information-sharing with federal authorities.

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Published at 2026-04-09 17:15:44

UK-led 'Operation Atlantic' Freezes $12M in Crypto Scam Funds

A joint US–UK–Canada enforcement action called Operation Atlantic froze more than $12 million tied to crypto approval phishing schemes and identified over 20,000 victims. Authorities say the move disrupted cash-out channels and underscores growing cross-border cooperation on digital asset crime.

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Published at 2026-04-09 15:15:18

BitMEX Co-Founder Ben Delo Donates $5.4M to Reform UK

BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo has donated £4.3m (about $5.4m) to Reform UK, fueling renewed debate over cryptocurrency contributions in British politics. The gift arrives amid growing calls for clearer rules and transparency on crypto political funding.