Companies Announce Digital Asset Payment Networks -
The issuer of the USDC stablecoin recently published a white paper outlining its plans to launch “CPN,” a new payments network that aims to “bring[] financial...more
4/28/2025
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Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
FinTech ,
Fraud ,
Futures ,
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Payment Systems ,
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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins
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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Brokers ,
Canada ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
ETFs ,
FinTech ,
Malware ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Tokenization
Digital Asset Companies Announce New Partnerships, Acquisitions, Products -
A recent press release announced that Ripple, a U.S. fintech and digital asset infrastructure provider, has agreed to acquire Hidden Road, a prime...more
4/14/2025
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Anti-Money Laundering ,
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Cryptocurrency ,
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Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) ,
NYDFS ,
Partnerships ,
Policy Statement ,
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Regulatory Requirements ,
Stablecoins
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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Blockchain ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Derivatives ,
Digital Assets ,
ETFs ,
Ethereum ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Markets ,
FinTech ,
Hackers ,
Popular ,
Securities Regulation ,
Stablecoins ,
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 ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Crimes ,
FinTech ,
Futures ,
Malware ,
Mining ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
U.S. Treasury
US Digital Asset Companies Achieve Licenses, Launch Products -
According to a recent press release, Ripple, a U.S. digital asset infrastructure provider, announced that it has “received approval from the Dubai Financial...more
3/17/2025
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Bitcoin ,
CFTC ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
DIFC ,
Digital Assets ,
Dubai ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
FinTech ,
OCC ,
PayPal ,
Scams ,
Stablecoins
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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Blockchain ,
CFTC ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Data Privacy ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Ethereum ,
FinTech ,
Hackers ,
Popular ,
Stablecoins ,
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 ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
EU ,
FinTech ,
Hackers ,
MiFID II ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
UK
On January 23, President Trump issued an EO, “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology.” The same day, the SEC published SAB 122 which rescinded the earlier staff interpretive guidance, SAB 121....more
U.S. Web3 Companies Launch Products and Tech Integrations -
A major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange recently launched a “Bitcoin-based loans” product that allows customers to post BTC as collateral for USDC loans. ...more
1/21/2025
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Bitcoin ,
Blockchain ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cyber Threats ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinTech ,
Fraud ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Technology Sector
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
Integrations Connect Crypto and Fiat Financial Products -
This week saw the announcement of three cryptocurrency payments partnerships. In a recent press release, a major U.S. financial services company announced a...more
11/4/2024
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Criminal Prosecution ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Hackers ,
Metaverse ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Payment Systems
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
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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
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 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)
Crypto and Web3 Firms Announce Fintech Integrations -
A major U.S. fintech firm recently announced a product integration with MoonPay, a Web3 infrastructure company, “that allows MoonPay users in the U.S. to seamlessly buy...more
5/13/2024
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Bitcoin Mining ,
Blockchain ,
Broker-Dealer ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Government Investigations ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Startups ,
Tax Authority ,
Trading Platforms ,
Venture Capital ,
Wells Notice
Fintech and Crypto Firms Announce New Cryptocurrency Products -
According to recent reports, a major U.S. fintech firm will begin letting its users accept payments in USDC. ...more
5/6/2024
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Bitcoin Mining ,
Blockchain ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Wallets ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Evasion ,
FBI ,
FinTech ,
Fraud ,
Indictments ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Fraud ,
Tax Evasion
Stablecoin, Wallet Products Launch; German Bank Launches Crypto Services -
Circle, a global fintech firm and issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has announced new smart contract functionality to allow holders of BUIDL, a...more
4/22/2024
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Bitcoin Mining ,
Blockchain ,
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs) ,
Criminal Convictions ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Wallets ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Instruments ,
FinTech ,
Germany ,
Hackers ,
Indictments ,
Investors ,
Phishing Scams ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Scams ,
Stablecoins
US Firms Launch New Stablecoin Products, Crypto Debit Card Launches -
A major U.S. financial technology firm recently announced plans to launch a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin. According to a blog post by the company, the...more
Crypto Product News: BTC/ETH ETNs, Custody, Insurance, Tokenized Treasuries -
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) recently published a market notice addressing applications for Bitcoin and Ether exchange traded notes (ETNs),...more
4/1/2024
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CFTC ,
Congressional Committees ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Ethereum ,
ETNs ,
FATF ,
FinTech ,
Hackers ,
Information Reports ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Crypto Firms Make Acquisitions, Integrate Products; New Crypto Index Launches -
According to a recent press release, a major U.S. fintech company has announced an agreement to acquire a major digital asset custody provider....more
2/20/2024
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Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
FinCEN ,
FinTech ,
NIST ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular
New Crypto Payment and Staking Services Launch, Bank to Pilot Crypto Trading -
According to recent reports, Transak, a leading payments infrastructure provider for crypto and NFTs, has announced a strategic collaboration...more
2/5/2024
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Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ,
Digital Assets ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Smart Contracts
New Data Published on Cryptocurrency Market Growth -
CoinGecko recently released its 2023 Annual Crypto Industry Report. According to the report, “the crypto market experienced a surge in anticipation related to ETFs” and...more
1/29/2024
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Bitcoin Mining ,
Blockchain ,
Compliance ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Crypto Exchanges ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Currency ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
FinTech ,
Hackers ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins
Major Banks and Technology Firms Launch Stablecoin and Custody Products -
According to recent reports, a major European bank has launched its own stablecoin, “becoming the first big bank to offer digital tokens tracking...more
12/11/2023
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Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Digital Assets ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Popular ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Token Sales
Crypto Firms Announce Initiatives in Payments, Mining, DAOs and More -
Recent reports provided details on new developments across the cryptocurrency market...more