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OCC: Flagship digital currency bank Anchorage Digital failed in its AML requirements
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26 April, 2022

OCC: Flagship digital currency bank Anchorage Digital failed in its AML requirements

The OCC states that the bank failed to meet Bank Secrecy Act requirements and ordered it to appoint a compliance...
Binance wants out of $8M romance scam, denies any responsibility
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26 April, 2022

Binance wants out of $8M romance scam, denies any responsibility

Binance argued in a Texas court that it should not be held responsible for the loss of the funds even...
European Commission receives 10,000+ comments on digital euro,  most in opposition
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24 April, 2022

European Commission receives 10,000+ comments on digital euro, most in opposition

The comment period has been open for just two weeks, but the comments have been piling up, with Germans dominating...
Philippines’ AML watchdog warns banks against play-to-earn gaming transactions
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22 April, 2022

Philippines’ AML watchdog warns banks against play-to-earn gaming transactions

The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) wants financial institutions to conduct due diligence when dealing with P2E gamers following the Axie...
Texas and Alabama halt sale of metaverse casino NFTs
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22 April, 2022

Texas and Alabama halt sale of metaverse casino NFTs

The states’ securities regulators served cease and desist orders to the sellers of the 12,000 Gambler NFTs who violated securities...
CoinGeek Backstage with Dr. Zayed Al Hemairy: UAE will be the leader in blockchain adoption
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21 April, 2022

CoinGeek Backstage with Dr. Zayed Al Hemairy: UAE will be the leader in blockchain adoption

Dr. Zayed Al Hemairy is the blockchain and cryptocurrency advisor for the United Arab Emirates, and as he explained to...

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