South Korea has revised its anti-money‑laundering rules to capture small crypto transfers, expanding reporting duties, banning violators from owning or operating VASPs, and allowing preemptive asset freezes to curb illicit flows.
Switzerland will enshrine a global crypto tax-sharing framework into law on January 1 but has delayed putting the regime into effect until at least 2027. The move pauses immediate cross-border tax data exchange for crypto assets despite formal legal adoption.
MegaETH refunded the full $500 million collected in its pre-deposit campaign after a chaotic launch exposed major operational and compliance failures. The team says refunds are complete while it investigates what went wrong.
Brazil has published a new regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers, setting clear rules on licensing, custody and compliance. Institutions have until February 2026 to meet the requirements and adjust operations.
Victims of Hamas attacks have filed a damages lawsuit alleging Binance enabled transfers exceeding $1 billion to sanctioned groups, including Hamas and Iran’s IRGC. The suit claims the exchange failed to stop or block illicit fund flows.
Upbit is reportedly considering an appeal after South Korean authorities imposed a $25 million fine over alleged compliance lapses. The move could prolong legal proceedings and shape how regulators enforce rules on crypto platforms.
Federal Decree Law No. 6 expands the UAE central bank's authority over DeFi and Web3, removes the “just code” defense, and introduces penalties of up to $272 million. The move raises enforcement and compliance risks for developers and protocol operators.
A lawsuit filed Nov. 24 alleges Binance’s organizational setup and compliance controls allowed individuals tied to U.S.-sanctioned terrorist groups to move funds through the exchange. The case raises fresh legal and regulatory pressure on the world's largest crypto platform.
The European Commission has proposed expanding ESMA's authority over crypto exchanges to strengthen security and regulatory enforcement across the EU, a move that has prompted industry concern over centralization and compliance costs.
Hedera’s Asset Tokenization Studio now supports ERC-3643 alongside Hedera’s native token standard, enabling institutions to issue compliant, modular digital assets on the network. The dual-standard approach aims to improve interoperability and meet global regulatory requirements.