Samourai Pockets co-founder William Hill was sentenced to 4 years in jail for working an unlicensed cash transmitting enterprise after pleading responsible in July. Prosecutors estimated Samourai Pockets processed at the least $237 million in illicit proceeds, arguing the app was designed to launder and conceal legal cash. Hill’s sentenceContinue Reading
Authorities companies within the U.S., UK and Australia joined forces to sanction Russia-based internet hosting suppliers and staff concerned in enabling ransomware assaults and different cybercrime networks. A Bitcoin pockets tackle belonging to the final director of one of many sanctioned enterprises, Aleksandr Volosovik, was included within the designation byContinue Reading
Brazil authorized a brand new crypto framework, requiring all VASPs to be authorised and meet banking-style requirements by February 2026. Companies should adjust to steep capital necessities, beginning at $2 million, and strict guidelines on AML/KYC and governance. The brand new guidelines classify purchases/gross sales of fiat-pegged stablecoins and theirContinue Reading
Australia’s proposed crypto regulation, which provides “digital asset platform” and “tokenised custody platform” below the Firms Act, has broad business help. Trade suggestions focuses on three points: defining the scope and discretion of regulators, clarifying how native platforms can legally supply offshore liquidity, and offering key mechanics presently deferred toContinue Reading
Senator Warren says the GENIUS Act leaves substantial gaps in oversight of stablecoins, potentially endangering financial stability. She urges the Treasury to address corruption and conflicts of interest arising from Trump-era crypto ventures. Significant gaps in stablecoin regulation could expose consumers, taxpayers, and the wider financial system to potential abuse.Continue Reading
Armstrong says the CLARITY Act could pass with bipartisan Senate support. The Act defines SEC and CFTC oversight of non-stablecoin digital assets and is expected for public review after committee discussions. Senator Lummis expects Trump to sign the CLARITY Act before the end of the year. Brian Armstrong, CEO ofContinue Reading
Eddy Alexandre and his platform EminiFX have been ordered to repay US$228.5M (AU$351.7M) to investors. An additional US$15M (AU$23.1M) in disgorgement has been imposed personally on Alexandre. The civil court ruling comes after Alexandre was sentenced to nine years in federal prison. A New York federal judge has directed EddyContinue Reading
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed two new laws that establish a consumer protection framework for digital assets, making Illinois the first state in the Midwest to do so. The laws give the state’s Department of Financial and Professional Regulation direct authority over crypto exchanges and businesses, requiring them toContinue Reading
