# Bitstamp asks users to update the source of their crypto, citing regulatory compliance

# Bitstamp asks users to update the source of their crypto, citing regulatory compliance

” Bitstamp asks users to update the source of their crypto, citing regulatory compliance “ Major global cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp continues increasing compliance efforts by requesting its users to provide more data like their source of wealth. In an email notification to users on Wednesday, Bitstamp informed its customers about the ongoing policy upgrades on…

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# MEP Stefan Berger: ‘Yes, we need regulations, but you still have to leave room to breathe’

# MEP Stefan Berger: ‘Yes, we need regulations, but you still have to leave room to breathe’

” MEP Stefan Berger: ‘Yes, we need regulations, but you still have to leave room to breathe’ “ The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs recently approved a draft of its comprehensive Markets in Crypto Assets, or MiCA, crypto regulation package. The new framework covers a wide range of crypto-related subjects, such as…

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# Crypto mixers’ relevance wanes as regulators take aim

# Crypto mixers’ relevance wanes as regulators take aim

” Crypto mixers’ relevance wanes as regulators take aim “ Cryptocurrency mixers have been an interesting topic of discussion ever since the advent of cryptocurrencies and their adoption by retail investors around the world.  Cryptocurrency mixers are services that essentially focus on one feature of a blockchain network: privacy.  Cryptocurrency mixers, also known as tumblers,…

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# Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines on cryptocurrency AML/CFT

# Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines on cryptocurrency AML/CFT

” Bank of Israel issues draft guidelines on cryptocurrency AML/CFT “ On March 10, the Bank of Israel published draft regulation of anti-money-laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) risk management for the banks facilitating crypto-to-fiat transactions. The move hints at the Israeli government’s preparations to legalize and regulate the relationship between banks and…

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