Transak Secures FINTRAC Registration in Canada and US Money Transmitter License in Delaware

Transak has recently obtained regulatory licenses in Canada and Delaware, solidifying its presence in North America’s cryptocurrency markets. Transak Expands Regulatory Reach in the U.S. and Canada Transak, a Miami-based Web3 payments platform, has achieved two regulatory milestones in both Canada and the United States. In Canada, Transak has registered with the Financial Transactions and … Read more

TD Bank Makes History as First US Bank to Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy

TD Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S., has agreed to pay a record $3 billion penalty, the largest ever under the Bank Secrecy Act, after pleading guilty to felony charges. The bank is the largest in U.S. history to plead guilty to Bank Secrecy Act program failures and the first to … Read more

New York Regulator Hiring Blockchain Analyst to Tackle Crypto Crimes

New York’s financial regulator has a job opening for a Virtual Currency Senior Blockchain Analytics Analyst. The permanent position focuses on preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud by ensuring compliance in the growing virtual currency sector. The role involves using blockchain analytics to monitor risks. Applications are due by Oct. 14. New … Read more

Binance Secures 20th Global Milestone With Argentina Crypto Registration

Crypto exchange Binance has achieved a significant milestone by joining Argentina’s Virtual Asset Service Providers Registry, marking its 20th global regulatory achievement. This allows Binance to expand its full range of services to Argentina-based users, further embedding itself in the country’s cryptocurrency market. Binance Joins Argentina’s Crypto Registry, Strengthens Global Compliance Crypto exchange Binance announced … Read more

Pavel Durov Reveals Telegram Has Been Disclosing Data to Authorities

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has clarified the platform’s privacy policies, emphasizing that no significant adjustments have been made regarding how Telegram handles user data. He revealed that since 2018, Telegram has disclosed IP addresses and phone numbers of criminals when legally required. Durov stressed that this is a longstanding policy, ensuring compliance without compromising the … Read more

Binance Secures Regulatory License in Kazakhstan for Crypto Trading

Binance Kazakhstan has secured a full Digital Asset Trading Facility (DATF) license from the Astana Financial Services Authority. This approval allows the crypto exchange to operate as a trading platform, broker-dealer, and digital asset custodian. Kazakhstan becomes the first Central Asian country where Binance has regulatory approval, positioning it as a key fintech hub. Binance … Read more

Binance Confirms Access Restrictions on Sanctioned Russian Users

Crypto exchange Binance says it is complying with international sanctions by denying sanctioned Russian individuals and entities access to its platform. “Compliance remains our top priority. We are deeply committed to our users and maintaining their trust in our platform. We constantly invest in our teams and systems to protect our users,” Binance claimed. Binance … Read more