Compliance
Recent legal moves — from calls to criminalize non‑custodial code to a reopened $80M Binance suit and regulators distinguishing BTC — are reshaping custody models and developer liability. This article maps the risk landscape and practical steps for compliance officers and legal teams.
The tokenized real‑world asset (RWA) market could top $16 trillion — but institutional adoption hinges on ironclad custody and security. This guide unpacks practical custody models, compliance guardrails, and tactical steps for projects, exchanges, and regulators to prevent systemic risk.
Recent high-profile prosecutions — notably Do Kwon’s sentencing and a UK Bitcoin seizure tied to Zhimin Qian — are reshaping legal risk, custody practices and market sentiment. This article explains why these actions matter and offers a concise due-diligence playbook for institutions.
A fresh rally in Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC) has reignited debate over relisting privacy tokens as exchanges weigh market demand against regulatory exposure. This article breaks down the market drivers, the political arguments about privacy coins’ impact on crypto narratives, and pragmatic guidance for compliance teams and traders.
Kenya’s Virtual Assets Service Providers Act has taken effect, yet Bitcoin ATMs are already appearing in malls and shopping centres — often without licensed operators. This investigation explores where these kiosks are, the enforcement and AML risks, and how regulators and entrepreneurs can bridge the compliance gap without choking access.
U.S. senators have asked DOJ and Treasury to probe World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token sales amid allegations of purchases linked to sanctioned actors. This explainer breaks down the legal, AML and operational implications for exchanges, custodians and compliance teams.
Zcash is getting wallet-integrated shielded purchases via Zashi wallet and Near Intent, a move that reduces friction for privacy-first users while forcing new regulatory and liquidity trade-offs. This explainer breaks down shielded transactions, UX gains, compliance tensions, market impact on ZEC, and what this means for cross‑ecosystem privacy efforts like Cardano’s Midnight Network.
Recent cooperation by Tether to help freeze $12M in USDT tied to a Southeast Asia scam shows how stablecoin issuers are operational partners in law‑enforcement work. This piece explains on‑chain tracing, freeze mechanics, legal exposures, and what compliance officers should watch for.
Explore how AUSTRAC's latest regulations are reshaping security and compliance for Australian cryptocurrency ATM providers and users, enhancing safety and trust in crypto transactions.
The SEC and CFTC have introduced new 2025 crypto regulations aimed at enhancing market transparency and investor protection. Learn key compliance strategies to navigate these changes effectively.