The Crypto Cleanup: South Africa’s New Bid to Exit FATF’s Grey List

South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Directive 9, requiring digital asset platforms to collect and store identity information for cryptocurrency transactions. New Rules Force Crypto Platforms to Track User Identities A South African financial intelligence unit has issued a directive obligating digital asset platforms to collect the identities of parties involved in cryptocurrency transactions. … Read more

Scammed: Korean Police Bust $232M Fraudulent Crypto Scheme, Youtube Star at Center

South Korean police arrested 215 individuals, including a Youtube influencer, for their role in perpetrating a $232 million crypto scam. 28 Fraudulent Digital Assets Issued The South Korean police recently arrested 215 individuals implicated in a virtual assets scam that fleeced approximately $232 million (325 billion won) from about 15,000 investors. Victims were entrapped by … Read more

Digital Asset Powerhouse Wyden Snags $16.4M in Funding, Eyes Global Expansion

Wyden, a digital asset trading infrastructure provider, secured $16.4 million in Series B funding to expand its client base and strengthen its platform. Wyden to Strengthen Poland Development Hubs On Nov. 13, Wyden, the digital asset trading infrastructure provider, announced it had secured approximately $16.4 million (CHF 14.5 million) in a Series B funding round. … Read more