# Bitfinex refuses to freeze crypto belonging to non-sanctioned Russians

# Bitfinex refuses to freeze crypto belonging to non-sanctioned Russians

” Bitfinex refuses to freeze crypto belonging to non-sanctioned Russians “ Amid global businesses boycotting the Russian residents over the military conflict in Ukraine, some companies in the cryptocurrency industry stand up for the rights of non-sanctioned Russian citizens. Bitfinex, an affiliate firm of the world’s largest stablecoin provider, Tether (USDT), will not unilaterally freeze…

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# Consolidation and centralization: How Europe’s new AML regulation will affect crypto

# Consolidation and centralization: How Europe’s new AML regulation will affect crypto

” Consolidation and centralization: How Europe’s new AML regulation will affect crypto “ According to recent media reports, six European countries, led by Germany, are working on launching an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) body that will include the cryptocurrency market in its purview. Details remain scarce, but it is known that the initiative involves Germany, Spain,…

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# US Labor Dept warns of crypto risks in retirement plans

# US Labor Dept warns of crypto risks in retirement plans

” US Labor Dept warns of crypto risks in retirement plans “ The US Department of Labor (DOL) has told 401(k) investors to “exercise extreme care” when dealing with cryptocurrencies and other digital assets citing fraud, theft, and financial loss as “significant risks”.  In a compliance report, released on Thursday, the DOL offered a stark…

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# Chainalysis launches free sanctions screening tools

# Chainalysis launches free sanctions screening tools

” Chainalysis launches free sanctions screening tools “ Blockchain-data analysis firm Chainalysis has announced the fast-tracked launch of two primary ‘sanctions screening’ tools that it will provide free of charge to the cryptocurrency industry.  According to the report provided by Chainalysis on March 10, the screening tools include two main components of new tracking software…

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# Republican lawmakers introduce bill targeting China’s CBDC on sanctions, privacy

# Republican lawmakers introduce bill targeting China’s CBDC on sanctions, privacy

” Republican lawmakers introduce bill targeting China’s CBDC on sanctions, privacy “ Nine Republican senators have backed legislation aimed at directing the policy of U.S. government agencies around concerns that China’s digital yuan may be used to circumvent sanctions and compromise users’ personal information. In a Wednesday announcement, Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy and Tennessee Senator…

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# Crypto-friendly Yoon Suk-yeol wins Sth Korean presidency, ICX surges 60%

# Crypto-friendly Yoon Suk-yeol wins Sth Korean presidency, ICX surges 60%

” Crypto-friendly Yoon Suk-yeol wins Sth Korean presidency, ICX surges 60% “ Conservative South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has officially been elected as South Korea’s next president. The election was one of the closest in South Korean history, according to BBC coverage, which saw Yoon, representing the conservative People Power Party, claim victory over…

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