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EU to Enforce Strict AML Rules and Ban Privacy Coins by July 2027
The European Union is set to implement a comprehensive overhaul of its regulatory framework concerning financial transparency and digital assets. Starting July 10, 2027, new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations will …
Zimbabwe Imposes Strict Annual Reporting for Crypto Businesses
The government of Zimbabwe has introduced a new regulatory framework targeting the digital asset sector to bolster financial oversight. According to a directive from Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, all entities operating…
Japan Clarifies Crypto Real Estate Rules to Bolster AML Compliance
Japan has taken a significant step toward regulating the intersection of digital assets and the property market. On April 28, 2026, a joint coalition of Japanese government agencies issued a comprehensive document clari…
Bithumb to Vote on CEO Lee Jae-won’s Reappointment Amid Regulatory Hurdles
The South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is moving forward with plans to reappoint its current CEO, Lee Jae-won, despite a series of recent operational setbacks and mounting regulatory pressure. According to rep…
Thailand Freezes 10,000 Crypto Accounts to Combat Money Laundering
Thai financial authorities and digital asset exchanges have initiated a massive crackdown on illicit financial flows, resulting in the freezing of over 10,000 suspicious accounts across local cryptocurrency platforms. T…
Bithumb Faces Six-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations
South Korea’s second-largest digital asset trading platform, Bithumb, has received a preliminary notification from the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) regarding a potential six-month partial business suspension. The r…
US Treasury Proposes AML Rules for DeFi and Asset Freeze Powers
The United States Department of the Treasury has submitted a pivotal report to Congress under the GENIUS Act, outlining new regulatory recommendations for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. According to Alex Thorn…