The public discussion around cryptoassets frequently mentions their use in cryptocurrency money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crime. It is often anecdotal, sensationalized and of little practical use to compliance officers at cryptoasset businesses and financial institutions, or to regulators and other governance, risk and compliance professionals.
Blockchain in Healthcare 2023 Use Cases
As we know, blockchain technology is being actively implemented in different spheres of the real world — from finances (DeFi, banking) to the fashion and agriculture sectors. The healthcare industry is facing many challenges, including rising costs, data breaches, and lack of interoperability. Blockchain technology has the potential to address these issues by providing a … Read more
regulators urge caution over crypto investments
Regulators in Europe and the US are asking investors to heed caution when considering adding cryptoassets to their portfolios.
Best Crypto Exchanges in the USA
As cryptocurrencies continue to disrupt the financial landscape, more people are venturing into the exciting world of digital assets. Considering a myriad of options, from Bitcoin to Ethereum, Ripple to Litecoin, it’s no surprise that a robust infrastructure has emerged to facilitate purchases, sales, and trading of these assets. One such component of this infrastructure … Read more
Will ECASH Act be the answer to privacy and virtual currency?
Some lawmakers are calling for a new form of money, one with all the technical outfittings of cryptoassets alongside the impenetrable privacy of paper cash. But can we really have our cake and eat it too? Responding to this call for more opaque digital payments, Representatives Jesús G Garcia and Stephen Lynch – both members of the House Financial Services Committee – have introduced the Electronic Currency and Secure Hardware (ECASH) Act.
Top 10 Best Decentralized Cryptocurrency Exchanges (DEX) in 2023
In the crypto sphere, where financial independence and security are among the top priorities, decentralized exchanges have become a significant innovation. Unlike their centralized counterparts, these exchanges offer a different approach to trading digital assets. In this article, I will briefly overview the best decentralized exchanges and talk about what to look for in a … Read more
Bitfinex 2.0? Elliptic traces Bitcoin worth $512 million from 2014 Cryptsy exchange theft
Over 11,000 Bitcoin stolen from former cryptocurrency exchange Cryptsy, today worth over $512 million, is on the move. Elliptic’s internal analysis shows that over $200 million of these funds has been sent to cryptocurrency mixing service ChipMixer.
Does Metamask report to IRS?
In the swiftly evolving world of cryptocurrency, staying on top of your tax obligations can feel like an impossible task. From my personal experience, understanding the tax implications of crypto transactions is not only crucial but can be quite complicated, given the volatile nature of this space. That’s why, in this article, I want to … Read more
US sanctions Garantex exchange and Hydra dark web marketplace following seizure of Hydra by German authorities
[Update: This blog has been updated to reflect US sanctions announced against Hydra Market and Garantex Exchange on April 5th]
Milady (LADYS) Coin and NFT: Memecoin and the Collection
Milady (LADYS) experienced a significant surge of over 5,000% in just 24 hours after Elon Musk tweeted about it on May 11, 2023. This rally was not exclusive to Milady, as the Milady Maker NFT collection that inspired it also saw an increase in floor price from 3.75 to 5.25 ETH in the secondary markets. … Read more