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Binance Australia sued over alleged consumer protection breaches

[Dec 18 8:49 AM] The Australian financial services regulator sued Binance Australia Derivatives for allegedly misclassifying over 500 retail clients, denying key legal protections.

Australia proposes stricter crypto rules to curb financial crime

[Dec 12 9:47 AM] Australia proposes tighter AML/CTF rules targeting crypto exchanges, legal services and real estate to combat financial crime.

Binance Connect relaunches with integrated crypto-to-fiat service

[Oct 25 6:03 PM] Binance has integrated the revived Binance Connect service more tightly into its ecosystem.

Dubai’s crypto regulator cracks down on unlicensed firms

[Oct 10 1:07 PM] Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority issued fines ranging from $13,600 to $27,200 to seven entities operating without licenses or breaching marketing regulations. 

Dubai regulator tightens rules on crypto marketing

[Sep 26 9:46 AM] VARA CEO Matthew White said that clear and actionable guidance helps crypto providers deliver their services responsibly. 

Latvia’s central bank opens pre-licensing consultations to crypto companies 

[Sep 9 12:59 PM] Latvia’s central bank is taking proactive steps to align with the EU’s upcoming crypto regulations by offering free pre-licensing consultations for crypto-asset service providers.

Australian regulator claims win over Kraken’s Bit Trade in federal court 

[Aug 23 6:18 AM] A court has found Bit Trade offered a product without following design and distribution obligations and acted as a credit facility, in violation of Australian laws. 

Bybit receives VASP, card operator registration in Argentina

[Aug 16 5:39 PM] Bybit’s registration as a virtual asset service provider was made possible by a law passed in July.

OKX cracks down on Tornado Cash users with account terminations

[Aug 9 7:30 AM] As the crypto industry expands, exchanges like OKX face mounting pressure to strengthen compliance and prevent illicit activities on their platforms.

UK’s FCA provides more guidance on crypto promotion compliance

[Aug 7 7:30 PM] The financial regulator is trying to bring companies offering crypto services into line with requirements that came into force in October.

BitMEX expects ‘no further fines’ for ‘old’ AML violation in US

[Jul 11 1:23 AM] BitMEX addresses the DOJ’s BSA charge as a past issue, highlighting their compliance improvements and founders’ prior penalties.

Bitget in ‘active discussions’ to receive licensing in India

[Jul 3 3:08 AM] Bitget is currently operating in the Indian market but faces some issues with signing up new users due to certain regulatory limitations.

Crypto Exchanges Brace for EU’s MiCA Rules: Stablecoins Delisted by Uphold, Binance

[Jun 20 8:30 AM] This month, several cryptocurrency exchanges are delisting certain stablecoins to align with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations, which establish more stringent rules for fiat-backed and algorithmic stablecoins…

UK crypto industry publishes Travel Rule navigation guide

[Jun 6 4:56 AM] The Travel Rule requires crypto businesses to collect, verify and share information about digital asset transactions with another crypto company.

How Bitget CEO Gracy Chen plans to shake up the male-dominated crypto industry

[May 27 6:26 AM] Cointelegraph heard from Gracy Chen, the newly appointed CEO of Bitget, to understand her strategy leading a top crypto exchange as a female in a male-dominated industry.