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FCA’s crypto oversight to include AML and KYC compliance
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13 January, 2020

FCA’s crypto oversight to include AML and KYC compliance

The FCA has assumed more oversight responsibility in the crypto industry, including becoming the KYC and AML enforcer. Companies will...
Cobinhood shuts down months following exit scam rumors
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13 January, 2020

Cobinhood shuts down months following exit scam rumors

Cobinhood has announced that it’s shutting down for a month to allow time for auditing. Users can still reportedly withdraw...
Brazilian crypto exchanges about to lose banking support
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13 January, 2020

Brazilian crypto exchanges about to lose banking support

Brazilian banks are closing bank accounts belonging to crypto exchanges, following a ruling by the country’s regulator. Crypto industry has...
Bithumb invests $8M in South Korea’s regulatory sandbox
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12 January, 2020

Bithumb invests $8M in South Korea’s regulatory sandbox

Bithumb plans to invest $8M in the country’s regulatory sandbox in the crypto-friendly city of Busan, the first time an...
This week in tech: Criminals booked as IBM and Telefonica lead adoption
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12 January, 2020

This week in tech: Criminals booked as IBM and Telefonica lead adoption

The week witnessed a number of legal actions against blockchain and crypto criminals, led by the DoJ. IBM, Telefonica and...
SEC charges alleged fraudster behind $3.5M crypto scam
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10 January, 2020

SEC charges alleged fraudster behind $3.5M crypto scam

The SEC has brought charges against the alleged operator of a crypto scam who lured investment in three companies but...

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