# South Korean crypto exchanges to follow Coinone in verifying private wallets

# South Korean crypto exchanges to follow Coinone in verifying private wallets

“# South Korean crypto exchanges to follow Coinone in verifying private wallets ” Major South Korean crypto exchanges including Upbit, Bithumb and Korbit will follow Coinone’s lead in banning transfers to non-verified wallets, industry analysts say.  Yesterday Coinone announced that it would reject deposits from unverified private wallets starting Jan. 24 to reduce the risk…

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# Binance Turkey fined 8M lira for non-compliance against money laundering

# Binance Turkey fined 8M lira for non-compliance against money laundering

“# Binance Turkey fined 8M lira for non-compliance against money laundering ” The Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) has fined Binance Turkey 8 million lira (nearly $750,000) after the crypto exchange failed the financial watchdog’s audit for monitoring Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.  The Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK), which serves as Turkey’s financial intelligence unit…

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# Cyprus’ finance ministry recommends ‘capacity building’ for crypto

# Cyprus’ finance ministry recommends ‘capacity building’ for crypto

“# Cyprus’ finance ministry recommends ‘capacity building’ for crypto ” Cyprus is moving to regulate the cryptocurrency industry, with the country’s finance ministry releasing a national risk assessment on crypto. Published on Monday, the official documentation provides a risk assessment for the Republic of Cyprus regarding money laundering risks related to virtual asset activities and virtual…

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# Israel reportedly adopts new AML rules for crypto

# Israel reportedly adopts new AML rules for crypto

“# Israel reportedly adopts new AML rules for crypto ” Israel has reportedly enacted new regulations related to the cryptocurrency industry in order to combat illegal activities such a money laundering and terrorism financing. The government of Israel enforced new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations on Sunday, requiring local fintech companies and virtual currency service providers…

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# Law Decoded: Sketching the boundaries of regulatory mandates, Oct. 25 – Nov. 1

# Law Decoded: Sketching the boundaries of regulatory mandates, Oct. 25 – Nov. 1

“# Law Decoded: Sketching the boundaries of regulatory mandates, Oct. 25 – Nov. 1 ” The Securities and Exchange Commission could be emerging victorious in the race to secure the leading role in regulating stablecoins. Additional clarity on the demarcation of regulatory mandates between the SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Treasury Department could…

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