U.S. Digital Asset Companies Announce New Product Launches -
A major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange recently announced that certain customers can now trade “over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, bringing equities and...more
4/21/2025
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Cryptocurrency ,
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
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U.S. Financial Services Firms Announce Digital Asset Initiatives -
A major U.S. financial services company and operator of global financial exchanges and clearinghouses recently announced an agreement with the issuer of the...more
4/7/2025
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Securities Regulation ,
Stablecoins ,
Terrorist Financing ,
U.S. Treasury
In a recent press release, Custodial Bank and Vantage Bank announced “America’s first bank-issued stablecoin on a permissionless blockchain.” According to the press release, “[t]he banks collaborated on the mint, transfer and...more
3/31/2025
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Ethereum ,
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Popular ,
Securities Regulation ,
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Tokenization
Digital Asset Companies Announce Strategic Acquisitions -
According to a recent press release, a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange has entered into an agreement to acquire NinjaTrader, a U.S. retail futures trading...more
3/24/2025
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Crypto Exchanges ,
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
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Futures ,
Malware ,
Mining ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
U.S. Treasury
Executive Order Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Digital Asset Stockpile -
On March 6, President Trump issued an executive order (EO), Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset...more
3/10/2025
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Popular ,
Russia ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Trump Administration ,
U.S. Treasury
U.S. Digital Asset Companies Continue Product Launches, Market Expansion -
U.S. nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea recently announced the launch of its new OS2 digital asset trading platform, which expands into...more
2/24/2025
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
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EU ,
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Popular ,
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Securities Regulation ,
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New Blockchain Networks, Applications and Integrations Launch -
The software company that developed the protocol for the world’s largest decentralized exchange (DEX) recently announced the launch of Unichain, an Ethereum...more
2/18/2025
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
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Ethereum ,
FinTech ,
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Tokenization
Major Crypto Exchanges Launch New Products, Obtain Foreign Licenses -
According to a recent company blog post, a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange has launched a new staking product that will allow clients residing in...more
2/10/2025
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Cryptoassets ,
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
EU ,
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MiFID II ,
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
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UK
Digital Asset Companies Achieve Licenses, Launch Stablecoin Products -
According to a recent press release, Anchorage Digital, a digital asset platform and infrastructure provider, announced that the New York State...more
12/23/2024
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Cryptocurrency ,
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Digital Currency ,
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
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Market Abuse ,
Money Laundering ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
NYDFS ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
SDN List ,
Stablecoins ,
Terrorism Funding ,
UK ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE) ,
Virtual Currency ,
Wells Notice
New Crypto Products Announced by Financial Services Firms, Exchanges, DEXs -
A major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange recently announced that it has integrated a major mobile payments application into its Onramp tool to enable...more
12/9/2024
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Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Wallets ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Evasion ,
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Mobile Payments ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Online Platforms ,
Popular ,
Presidential Nominations ,
Retailers ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
Trump Administration
Stablecoin Initiatives Announced by Fintech Companies, DeFi Protocols -
Major U.S. payments firm recently announced plans to enable “disbursement partners” to use the PYUSD stablecoin to settle cross-border money...more
11/25/2024
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Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Capital Markets ,
CFTC ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
ETFs ,
EU ,
FinTech ,
Initial Coin Offering (ICOs) ,
Institutional Investors ,
Investors ,
License Agreements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Singapore ,
Stablecoins ,
Unregistered Securities
Crypto Firms Launch Stablecoin Network and Custody Service, Achieve Licenses -
According to recent press releases, multiple major fintech and digital asset companies have partnered to introduce the Global Dollar Network...more
11/11/2024
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Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Hackers ,
Russia ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Tokenization ,
Wells Notice
Crypto Integration Initiatives Continue, Crypto Exchange Data Published -
According to a recent report, a major U.S. fintech company intends to purchase a stablecoin infrastructure provider. While the fintech company itself...more
10/28/2024
/ Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
CCIP ,
Compliance ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptoassets ,
ETFs ,
FinTech ,
FSB ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Tokenization ,
Trading Platforms
Crypto Companies Announce New Stablecoin Products and Partnerships -
In recent press releases, U.S. crypto companies Paxos and Ripple announced new stablecoin products and partnerships. Paxos announced the launch of a new...more
10/21/2024
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Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Ether Tokens ,
Ethereum ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Virtual Currency
U.S. Fintech and Crypto Companies Continue Crypto Product Launches -
According to recent reports, a major U.S. fintech and payments company has launched support for USDC payments, enabling U.S. businesses to accept USDC on...more
10/14/2024
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Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FinTech ,
Money Laundering ,
Organized Crime ,
Popular ,
Ripple ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Significant Transnational Criminal Organization ,
United Nations ,
Wells Notice
According to a recent press release by the banking cooperative that operates the world’s foremost global payment messaging network, central and commercial banks will soon be able to use the network “to carry out trial...more
10/7/2024
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CFTC ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Information Reports ,
Payment Systems ,
Scams ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Smart Contracts ,
Trade Associations ,
Trading Platforms
Payments Firms Launch Crypto Products, New Crypto Adoption Data Published -
According to a recent press release, a well-known U.S. payments and financial technology company announced that it will allow its United States...more
9/30/2024
/ Asset Tokens ,
Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FinCEN ,
Foreign Currency ,
Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) ,
Hackers ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Payment Systems ,
PayPal ,
Russia ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Fraud ,
Stablecoins ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Unregistered Securities ,
Visa Inc
According to recent reports, two U.S. multinational financial technology companies have integrated Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a decentralized naming system built on the Ethereum blockchain, into their payment platforms....more
9/16/2024
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Blockchain ,
Broker-Dealer ,
Brokers ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
DFSA ,
DIFC ,
Digital Assets ,
Dubai ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Ethereum ,
FBI ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
FinTech ,
Hackers ,
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
Investment Fraud ,
Multinationals ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Financial Firms Announce Crypto Initiatives, Stablecoin Growth Continues -
A major U.S. crypto investment company recently announced the launch of its Avalanche Trust, which “offers investors the opportunity to gain...more
8/26/2024
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission ,
Bank Secrecy Act ,
Blockchain ,
Convertible Virtual Currencies (CVCs) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
FinCEN ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Scams ,
Stablecoins ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Virtual Currency
Crypto Offerings Launch by Major Investment Bank, Asset Manager and Insurer -
According to a recent report, a major multinational investment bank and financial services firm is now allowing its investment advisors to pitch...more
8/12/2024
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Banking Sector ,
Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
ETFs ,
Ethereum ,
FBI ,
Hackers ,
Insurance Industry ,
Popular ,
Reinsurance ,
Ripple ,
Scams ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Token Sales
New Crypto Products Announced, Stablecoin and BTC Data Published -
According to a recent press release, OpenEden, a tokenization platform, announced that it is bringing tokenized U.S. Treasury bills to the XRP ledger....more
8/5/2024
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Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
DMV ,
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Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
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Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Smart Contracts ,
Stablecoins ,
UK
Ether ETFs Begin Public Trading, Generate $1.07B in Cumulative Volume -
According to reports, on July 23, nine different spot ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from eight different issuers began public trading on...more
7/29/2024
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Blockchain ,
Corporate Issuers ,
Cryptoassets ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
ETFs ,
Ether ,
FATF ,
Offerings ,
Veterans ,
Veterans Administration
Stablecoin Demand Increases with Initiatives Announced in Germany, Hong Kong -
Recent reports highlight an increasing demand for stablecoins. According to one report, the market cap of the PYUSD stablecoin recently...more
7/22/2024
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Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Ether ,
Germany ,
Hackers ,
Hong Kong ,
Popular ,
Stablecoins
Institutional Firms Enter Crypto Market; Crypto Firms Partner on New Products -
According to recent reports, a major global bank is establishing a spot trading desk for buying and selling bitcoin and ether. The new desk,...more
7/1/2024
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Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
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Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
FinCEN ,
Mexico ,
Opioid ,
Partnerships ,
Risk Management ,
Significant Transnational Criminal Organization ,
UK ,
Virtual Currency
Crypto Custody, Stablecoin Products Launch; El Salvador is Mining Bitcoin -
According to a recent press release, Fireblocks has launched the Fireblocks Global Custodian Partner Program, a global network of licensed...more
5/20/2024
/ Biden Administration ,
Bitcoin ,
Bitcoin Mining ,
CFTC ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
El Salvador ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Executive Orders ,
Hackers ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Scams ,
Stablecoins ,
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)