Taproot: Centralized changes put every BTC user at risk
What the Taproot update does is make the responsibility for laundered coins to fall more broadly on the shoulders of every participant in the network.
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FinCEN’s Michele Korver aims to crack down on digital currency crime
In a recent interview, Michele Korver talked about her new role, combating digital currency-related crime and why Bitcoin is just another payment method that needs time to develop and evolve.
FinCEN hires Michele Korver as first ‘chief digital currency advisor’
Michele Korver joins the federal agency after a run at the U.S. Department of Justice where she was instrumental in shaping some of today’s most critical digital currency policies.
Facebook Diem announces US stablecoin launch
The project, formerly known as Libra, had been envisaging a worldwide roll-out for its stablecoin, which it had planned would be pegged to a weighted basket of international currencies.
Joe Biden pushes budget increase for FinCEN to tackle financial crimes
The budget increase would see funds of $191 million allocated to the agency, up $64 million on its original budget for the year.
FinCEN extends comment period for proposed non-hosted wallets rule
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking imposes new requirements on banks and money service businesses when handling non-hosted wallets.
FinCEN extends consultation for digital currency wallet rule
The period for comments has been extended for a further 15 days to allow submissions on a proposed $10,000 limit per transactions.
Massive anti-money laundering reform suggests busy year for US regulators
The United States has passed huge reforms to its anti-money laundering regime, bringing digital asset exchanges and others dealing in digital assets further within the reach of regulators.
US citizens may need to disclose offshore digital currency holdings soon
In its latest regulatory measure, FinCEN is proposing that U.S. citizens report if they have more than $10,000 in digital currencies with foreign exchanges, wallets or financial service providers.
FinCEN looking for digital currency policy advisor as it ramps us KYC regulation
The U.S. Treasury Department is seeking to hire a policy advisor to guide its digital currency oversight duties.
FinCEN proposes new KYC rules for ‘non-hosted’ wallets
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has posted a proposal for new rules concerning "non-hosted" digital asset wallets.
First Bitcoin mixer to be penalized by FinCEN fined $60 million
Larry Dean Harmon is accused of willfully failing to properly register Helix and Coin Ninja and willfully failing to implement an effective anti-money laundering program within either business.