Blockchain data analysis firm Chainalysis has acquired Alterya, a fraud detection solution powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The AI solution has worked with top crypto and fintech firms like Coinbase, Binance and Block and monitors more than $8 billion worth of fiat and crypto transactions a month, according to a new press release from Chainalysis.

Bitmex has been ordered to pay a $100 million fine after a protracted legal battle stemming from violations of U.S. money-laundering regulations. Bitmex Hit with Additional $100 Million Fine Over Bank Secrecy Act Breach In July 2024, HDR Global Trading Limited, the operator behind the Bitmex exchange, admitted guilt in contravening the U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump's new pick for Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly expected to start his tenure by revamping the agency's crypto policies.

Federal judge John G. Koeltl has directed BitMEX to pay a $100 million fine, representing the latest development in an ongoing legal dispute regarding money laundering infractions in the US.

The next few weeks are shaping up to be a whirlwind as Trump returns to Washington D.C. with plans to issue executive orders and much more.

Crypto exchange BitMEX has been ordered to pay a $100 million penalty for violating U.S. banking laws. A federal judge ordered HDR Global Trading Limited, BitMEX's parent company, to pay the penalty along with a two-year unsupervised probation sentence.

Reports just in show that BitMEX has been hit with a $100 million fine. On Wednesday, Manhattan federal judge John G.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to initiate changes that could halt enforcement actions against crypto firms, Reuters reported, citing individuals familiar with the matter.

Freename, a multi-chain web3 namespace platform, has announced the launch of .etherlink, a new top-level domain. The launch follows the ICANN-accredited registrar's integration with the layer-2 blockchain Etherlink, Freename said in a press release shared with crypto.news on Jan.

United States District Judge John G. Koeltl has ordered BitMEX Derivatives Exchange to pay the sum of $100 million for its violation of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in the country.

BitMEX was ordered to pay a $100 million fine Wednesday following a years-long legal battle over money-laundering violations in the U.S.

BitMEX has been hit with an additional financial penalty following its 2022 guilty plea for violating the US Bank Secrecy Act.

The “foundation is forming” for stablecoins to become a universal payment method, Chris Colson, payments expert at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, wrote in a Monday (Jan. 13) blog post. “When I first heard about stablecoins, they were a niche tool for crypto traders seeking to avoid volatile price swings,” Colson wrote.

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to assume office, top Republican officials at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are poised to reshape the agency's cryptocurrency policies, sources familiar with the matter told news agency Reuters.

The ETF aims to give investors exposure to a diverse basket of cryptocurrencies such as SOL, XRP and ADA, among others.

With this fresh capital, Brickken is set to expand its global footprint and enhance its solutions for institutional users.

Emma Reynolds, former parliamentary secretary at the Treasury, has been appointed the new economic secretary. Reynolds's appointment follows the resignation of Tulip Siddiq, who stepped down in a letter to the Prime Minister.

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A judge just ordered the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to craft a more thorough response to a petition from Coinbase.

Under Trump's administration, the SEC is set to begin an overhaul of its crypto policy as soon as next week. Rumored first steps include reassessing which cryptoassets are securities and cooling off enforcement actions.

The Trump administration, under crypto-friendly SEC leadership, is expected to initiate a review and overhaul of crypto regulations, aiming to clarify rules related to crypto securities.

Due to a prior reimbursement plan from Bitfinex, many victims of the 2016 hack do not legally qualify as victims eligible for reimbursement.

Chainalysis estimates that more than $40.9 billion flowed to illicit addresses in 2024, accounting for approximately 0.14% of all on-chain transactions. The post 63% of Crypto Crime Now Tied to Stablecoins – Chainalysis Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Republicans at the SEC are locked and loaded, ready to change the way crypto is regulated as Donald Trump steps into power. Reportedly, the overhaul could start as early as next week.

The Dubai-based venture capital firm said it plans to invest in 100 early-stage Web3 projects, 25 liquid tokens and 10 fund-of-fund allocations.

The crypto AI agents market experienced explosive growth in Q4 2024, with its market capitalization surging by 220%, from $4.8 billion in October to $15.4 billion by December.

The safest coins aren't so safe anymore. Stablecoins, which by definition peg their value to assets such as the US dollar to reduce volatility, have drawn a large number of investors—all kinds of investors—so much so that they were the most popular crypto for criminal transactions in 2024.

Top Republican leads at the SEC are weighing whether to start a process that could lead to more clarity for crypto, according to Reuters.

The incoming administration under President-elect Donald Trump is preparing to introduce changes to cryptocurrency regulations in the United States. Sources indicate that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under new leadership, will initiate a review of its current policies and enforcement actions related to crypto.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under President-elect Donald Trump appears poised for a strategic shift in its treatment of cryptocurrency regulations, according to insights shared with Reuters by three unnamed individuals briefed on the matter.

NFT trading volume dropped by 19% and sales decreased by 18% in 2024, compared to previous year. 2024 marked the worst-performing year for the NFT market, says DappRadar.

Emma Reynolds was appointed as the new economic secretary following the resignation of Tulip Siddiq.

Decentralization is fundamental to blockchain technology, offering resilience and resistance to censorship, but is the industry focused on the right incentives to drive decentralization? By Pablo Larguía

With a Republican majority having taken control of the US Senate in January, Tim Scott said the Banking Committee would have an “open-minded environment” for digital assets.

Thailand's Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) announced its proposal to block Polymarket, a global prediction market platform that facilitates betting on major world events using cryptocurrency.

The U.S. SEC appears set for a significant shift in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation, potentially starting as early as next week, as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. What Happened: Reuters reported that key Republican commissioners, Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, are planning to initiate a series of actions that could dramatically alter the regulatory landscape for digital assets.

The U.S. SEC is set for a significant shift in cryptocurrency policy under the incoming Trump administration.

Community backlash erupts after Soneium's launch, with critics labeling its restrictions as anti-decentralization. Japanese multinational conglomerate Sony is stepping into the blockchain spotlight with the launch of Soneium, its layer-2 solution built on the Ethereum network.

Robinhood Wallet is a cryptocurrency self-custody app. As such, it is disconnected from centralized exchanges and allows for independent custody of tokens.

Dubai has announced the construction of a “Crypto Tower” to accommodate businesses operating in the blockchain sector. What Happened: According to reporting from the Khaleej Times on Wednesday, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is aiming to foster the digital asset ecosystem in the city.

The exchange, which now boasts over one million crypto trading customers, has been expanding its cryptocurrency offerings since 2019.

Several U.S. policymakers have called for clear digital asset regulations as the nation enters a pro-crypto regulatory era under President-elect Donald Trump.

MyTonWallet, a self-custodial wallet for The Open Network blockchain, launched NFT card customization on Jan. 15. The latest v3.2 update allows users to personalize their wallet interfaces using rare non-fungible token cards.

The exchange, which now boasts over one million crypto trading clients, has been expanding its cryptocurrency offerings since 2019.

The delisting of some crypto spot trading pairs from Binance exchange could signal the dwindling of the macro bull run as the demand gradually wanes.

Hong Kong courts have started issuing legal notices to offenders through blockchain.

Trump's SEC plans to overhaul SEC crypto policy, focusing on asset classifications and enforcement revisions under new leadership. The post Trump's SEC to revise crypto policies reshaping enforcement rules appeared first on Crypto Briefing.