Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 years ago
Amid the ongoing global crackdown on financial crimes and terrorism funding, the US government recently highlighted concerns regarding the alleged inadequate efforts of some companies operating in the crypto asset space.
The US government particularl...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued an alert to financial institutions, urging vigilance in identifying and reporting suspicious activities related to the financing of the terrorist orga...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
The US Treasury Department's Financial Crimes
Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has classified cryptocurrency mixers as a significant
hub for money laundering activities. This action aims to increase scrutiny of
crypto transactions due to the increasing u...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 years ago
Inaccurate methodologies have resulted in overstated metrics about the use of cryptocurrency by terror groups fighting Israel, according to Chainalysis. The analytics company has tried to “correct the record” on crypto’s role in terrorism financing a...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Chainalysis debunks inflated claims on cryptocurrency's role in terrorism financing, emphasizing the predominant use of traditional fiat-based channels by terrorist groups. The analysis highlights the challenges and common misconceptions in tracing t...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Coinbase, on October 17, 2023, outlined its robust measures to curb terrorism financing and other illicit activities through a rigorous compliance framework and blockchain analytics. The discourse emphasizes the importance of regulatory clarity in th...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 years ago
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned an Ethereum wallet used by the Sinaloa Cartel to launder money from fentanyl sales in the U.S. Mario Alberto Jimenez Castro, an accused money launderer for the ca...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 2 years ago
Japan eyes support for crypto startups in new regulation on startup financing.
According to reports, the new rules means startups can raise funds from investors by offering stocks and crypto.
Japan is looking to relax restrictions on how startups r...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 2 years ago
Crypto private financing has emerged as a vital avenue for projects to secure the funds they need to thrive and innovate. Chris Burniske, the founder of Placeholder Capital and a prominent voice in the digital currency community, recently shed light...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 years ago
The Ugandan mobility fintech Asaak recently spread its tentacles to Latin America after it bought the Mexican asset financing business Flexclub. The fintech’s CEO suggested that his company’s successful and profitable microfinance business part...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
Ideogram AI, an AI company, aims to use generative AI to enhance human creativity. The company has raised $16.5 million in seed financing, with participation from venture capital firms and industry experts. Ideogram AI is seeking talent in engineerin...
Cryptocoins News / CoinJournal - 2 years ago
Recur announced the gradual wind down of its operations and functionality on August 18, 2023.
All NFT activity will be disabled by November 16, with metadata migrated to IPFS.
The startup had secured a $50 million series A funding round in 2021.
Re...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 years ago
The Israeli
government through a multi-agency collaboration has seized millions of dollars
in cryptocurrency belonging to accounts allegedly linked to groups in Iran and
Lebanon. According to the Associated Press, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallan...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 years ago
On June 27, 2023, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Israel's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF) successfully disrupted the cryptocurrency infrastructure used by Hezbollah, a heavily sanctioned terrorist group base...
More / Bitcoin Reddit - 2 years ago
Another perfect use-case for Bitcoin... submitted by /u/speedease [link] [comments]
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 2 years ago
Venture capital firms invest in early-stage startups to fuel innovation, growth and technological advancements within the crypto ecosystem....
More / Etherum Reddit - 2 years ago
I’ve posted this elsewhere, but I’m wondering if anyone has gotten financing to setup a node, aka buy 32 ish Eth and the required equipment. Wondering if the economics make sense. I’m also generally intrigued by the idea of lending against future sta...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 years ago
Kenya-headquartered African fintech M-Kopa is reported to have secured $200 million in debt financing and an additional $55 million in equity funding. Financial services group Standard Bank Group led the debt financing round while the investment comp...
by COINS NEWS - 2 years ago
Another day and another country is ready to go all up against Crypto and that because of all the wrong or senseless reasons. Now it is the turn of the already in a political and economical turmoil country, Pakistan. With the very bad economic c...
by COINS NEWS - 2 years ago
Illicit Finance and Other Key Risks of Digital Assets: Keynote at City Week 2023 CFTC Commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero in London Source: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/SpeechesTestimony/oparomero8 Highlights: "The CFTC will aggressi...