FATF Warns Stablecoin P2P Transfers Pose Sanctions Risk
The Financial Action Task Force said peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets could bypass AML controls and heighten sanctions evasion risks.
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The Financial Action Task Force said peer-to-peer stablecoin transfers via self-custody wallets could bypass AML controls and heighten sanctions evasion risks.
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund disclosed significant positions in Bitcoin miners and AI infrastructure firms, with equity exposure surpassing $5.5 billion.
Tether Investments announced a $1.5 billion strategic investment in Eight Sleep at a $1.5B valuation, aiming to accelerate AI-driven health intelligence and personalized wellness technology.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said recent geopolitical trading activity on crypto platforms suggests traditional finance may adopt 24-7 blockchain rails faster than expected.
BitGo Europe has rolled out its MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service platform across 30 EEA countries, targeting banks and fintechs with custody and trading infrastructure.
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed legislation allowing certain state retirement plans to offer crypto investment options and strengthening legal protections for digital asset users.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest added shares of Coinbase and Robinhood as geopolitical tensions tied to Iran weighed on US equities.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net inflows Tuesday, driven by strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT despite redemptions from rival funds.
Ripple has expanded its payments platform into an end-to-end stablecoin and fiat infrastructure stack, surpassing $100 billion in processed volume across 60 markets.
Investor Ray Dalio said gold remains the dominant reserve asset and questioned Bitcoin’s role as a long-term safe haven, citing privacy and structural concerns.
A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models found Bitcoin was the most preferred monetary instrument overall, while stablecoins led in payment-focused scenarios.
Visa and Stripe-owned Bridge plan to expand stablecoin-linked card programs to more than 100 countries while piloting onchain settlement with Lead Bank.
CoinMarketCap has introduced four AI-focused products that allow autonomous agents to access real-time crypto market data through Model Context Protocol integration and crypto-based payments.
OKX has introduced an AI layer for its OnchainOS, allowing developers to deploy autonomous agents across wallets, DEX infrastructure and multiple blockchains.
BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo pledged $27 million to the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences following a prior US conviction and presidential pardon.