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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a successful clampdown on Bitzlato, a major money laundering crypto exchange. Speaking at a press conference, US Attorney General Lisa Monaco confirmed the operation, adding that the exchange’s majority...

The journey from crypto skepticism to enthusiasm: What allowed Germany to become the most attractive country for crypto investments?

The sanctions were part of an international effort aimed at “[disrupting the] proliferation of malicious cybercrime services, dangerous drugs and other illegal offerings.”

From money laundering concerns to the categorization dilemma, these topics will define the emerging regulatory discussion around NFTs.

One of the biggest arguments popular crypto opponents have against decentralization and anonymity in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is the potential for scammers and money launderers to hijack the feature and exploit it for their operations....

Crypto crime can be a controversial subject, as the often unregulated nature of the asset makes it easy to accuse investors and entrepreneurs of money laundering – while missing out on real scammers and criminals. That said, Chainalysis’ new report...

With the huge growth in the NFT industry, the time is right to take a look at NFTs from a compliance and regulatory perspective.

When Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies first started to gain prominence on a global scale, the general sentiment was that it was used by bad actors. The reputation that digital currencies had was that they were the go-to tool to evade tax, launder...

NFTs are the biggest disrupter in art this year, with artists minting, exhibiting and auctioning, and investors buying, selling and trading.

Cryptocurrencies, including CBDC’s, have now become a part of the narrative on sanctions due to high adoption.