Crypto Exchange KuCoin Violated Anti-Money Laundering Laws, U.S. Charges
The exchange was charged under the Bank Secrecy Act.
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Mar 26, 2024 at 3:11 p.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2024
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It’s Time to Scrap AML/KYC Entirely
Bitcoin OG Bruce Fenton argues that know-your-customer and anti-money laundering requirements are deeply flawed and ineffectual.
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Feb 27, 2024 at 7:47 p.m. UTC
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28 Indian Crypto Service Providers Have Registered With Country’s Anti-Money Laundering Unit
In March, India's Finance Ministry mandated that crypto businesses will have to register with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
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Dec 4, 2023 at 12:24 p.m. UTC
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Blockchain Startup Kinto Plans 'First KYC'd' Ethereum Layer-2 Network After Raising $5M
Ethereum layer 2 Kinto network features native know-your-customer (KYC) checks and investor accreditation mechanism to help onboard regulated financial institutions.
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Nov 15, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
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Crypto Exchange Bitget to Tighten ID Requirements as Regulators Cite Fraud Concerns
Existing customers have until Oct. 1 to complete the process, after which time they will only be able to withdraw, cancel orders or close trading positions.
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Aug 21, 2023 at 10:06 a.m. UTC
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Animoca Brands Invests $30 Million in Crypto Payments Application Hi
In order to perform KYC on its users, hi will soon utilize a Proof of Human Identity solution that helps prevent bots from transacting on its layer 2 network.
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Jul 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jul 27, 2023
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Crypto Exchange KuCoin to Introduce Mandatory ID Checks Next Month
As of July 15, new customers will be required to complete identification checks to use KuCoin's services.
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Jun 28, 2023 at 10:59 a.m. UTC
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BlackRock Executive: Knowing Who Counterparties Are Is Key to Engaging Institutions in DeFi
BlackRock's views could carry extra weight in the ongoing battle over regulation in the industry.
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Jun 22, 2023 at 7:33 p.m. UTC
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Binance Users in China, Elsewhere, Evade KYC Controls With Help of 'Angels': CNBC
Some Binance employees and volunteers shared tips on forging bank documents, falsifying addresses or hiding the country of origin to secure a Binance debit card, CNBC reported...
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Mar 24, 2023 at 2:35 a.m. UTC
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Astra Protocol, Republic Crypto Fought Over a Press Release They're Both Mentioned in
Astra Protocol and Republic Crypto battled over contents of a press release they purportedly worked together on.
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Mar 9, 2023 at 7:21 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2023