Crypto launderers are increasingly abandoning centralized exchanges in favor of decentralized platforms and privacy tools, Chainalysis reports, complicating law enforcement tracking and reshaping illicit finance patterns.
Crypto money laundering surged to $82B in 2024, with Chinese-language platforms emerging as key conduits, Chainalysis reports, raising alarms over enforcement gaps and cross-border regulatory blind spots.
Australian regulators have flagged gaps in cryptocurrency oversight as a key financial risk for 2026, signaling tougher rules ahead for digital asset platforms and exchanges.
The SEC has dropped its lawsuit against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, over its interest-earning Earn product, easing regulatory pressure on the firm and signaling a shift in U.S. crypto enforcement.
Revolut has reportedly abandoned takeover talks and is now pursuing a U.S. banking license, signaling a shift in strategy as the fintech giant seeks deeper access to the American financial market.
A former cryptocurrency exchange employee has been sentenced to four years in prison for illegally selling confidential trading information, highlighting ongoing concerns over insider abuse and security in digital asset markets.
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reports that Russia-linked stablecoin A7A5 processed over $100B in transactions before recent sanctions, raising fresh concerns over crypto’s role in evading financial restrictions.
Japan is preparing rules to require cryptocurrency exchanges to hold stronger reserves after a series of hacks, aiming to bolster investor protection and tighten oversight of the digital asset sector.
Democrats are criticizing the SEC for scaling back its crypto oversight as concerns mount over Justin Sun’s alleged ties to China, fueling fresh scrutiny of digital asset regulation and national security risks.
Nasdaq has warned Bitcoin mining hardware maker Canaan that it faces possible delisting for failing to meet listing standards, putting pressure on the company to quickly improve compliance.