Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent the use of financial systems for illegal activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing. In the crypto context, AML measures require exchanges and service providers to monitor transactions and report suspicious activity. These rules often include identity verification, transaction tracking, and compliance reporting. AML frameworks aim to reduce financial crime while allowing legitimate use of digital assets. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and are enforced by regulatory authorities.
US prosecutors have asked a federal judge to deny Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial, arguing that the testimony cited by the defense does not qualify as newly discovered evidence.
The SEC and CFTC signed a memorandum of understanding to coordinate oversight of crypto and other financial markets. The move aims to reduce regulatory overlap and provide clearer guidance for emerging technologies.
Ripple is reportedly planning a $750 million share buyback through April, valuing the company at about $50 billion. The move reflects continued institutional activity around the firm despite volatility in XRP markets.
Ripple plans to obtain an Australian Financial Services License through the acquisition of BC Payments Australia, expanding its regulated payments infrastructure in the region.
Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to allocate up to $350 million from its reserves into cryptocurrency-related assets and technology firms tied to digital finance.
The SEC has dismissed its case against Justin Sun and several Tron-related entities. BitTorrent developer Rainberry agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty as part of the settlement.
Binance says its exposure to sanctioned entities has fallen sharply since 2024 as the exchange intensifies compliance investments and regulatory alignment efforts.
Lawmakers in South Korea are pressuring regulators after Bithumb mistakenly credited users with 620,000 BTC, raising concerns over oversight, operational controls, and the country’s digital asset framework.
The CFTC has filed a court brief claiming exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, intensifying a regulatory clash with states over event contracts and digital trading platforms.
Poland’s president has vetoed a second MiCA implementation bill, increasing regulatory uncertainty and pushing local crypto firms to pursue licensing in other EU jurisdictions.