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Africa Crypto Rules Shift in 2026, Ripple Says
Ripple says 2026 could mark a regulatory turning point for Africa crypto, with more licensing, clearer stablecoin rules and stronger payments oversight.
Bithumb Pushes CEO Reappointment Despite Scandals
Bithumb seeks to reappoint CEO Lee Jae-won at March 31 meeting despite FIU scrutiny and a reported six-month partial suspension over AML lapses, amid scandals.
FINTRAC Tightens the Screws: Canada Revokes MSB Status for 23 Crypto Firms
Canada's FINTRAC revoked MSB registrations for 23 crypto firms, squeezing weak AML compliance and risking loss of banking and payment access for Canadians.
UK MPs call for immediate moratorium on crypto political donations over foreign influence risks
UK MPs urge an immediate moratorium on crypto political donations, warning pseudonymous tokens could mask foreign money and evade checks in UK elections.
Investors Sue JPMorgan, Alleging Bank Enabled $328M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
Investors sued JPMorgan earlier this week, alleging it kept accounts and wires open for a $328M crypto Ponzi scheme, boosting legitimacy and deposits too.
South Korea FIU Proposes 6-Month Bithumb Suspension for AML/KYC Failures
South Korea's FIU proposes a 6‑month partial suspension of Bithumb for alleged AML/KYC failures, potentially freezing onboarding and controls key services.
Pakistan Passes Virtual Assets Act 2026, Launching a Licensing Regime for Crypto Exchanges and Markets
Pakistan passes Virtual Assets Act 2026, empowering PVARA to regulate crypto and require licenses for exchanges, brokers and custodians with compliance rules.
DOJ Indicts Paxful Co-Founder Ray Youssef Days After Exchange’s $4M AML Guilty Plea
DOJ indicts Paxful co-founder Ray Youssef days after exchange's $4M BSA/AML guilty plea, alleging unlicensed transfers, illicit funds and sex-ad payments.
UK Gambling Commission Weighs Allowing Crypto Deposits on Online Betting and Casino Sites
UK Gambling Commission considers allowing crypto deposits on licensed online betting and casino sites, weighing compliance risks vs new user growth and revenue.
Crypto Is Going Mainstream, but Banks Still Can’t Keep Up on Custody, Compliance, and Payments
Crypto goes mainstream, but banks still freeze accounts and block exchange transfers, struggling with custody, compliance, and payments on-ramp for many users.
Chainalysis Report: Suspected Human-Trafficking Crypto Flows Topped Hundreds of Millions in 2025
Chainalysis says suspected human-trafficking crypto flows hit hundreds of millions in 2025, up 85% YoY, stressing attribution limits per its 2026 crime report.