Turkey has unveiled new cryptocurrency regulations aimed at combating money laundering and terrorism financing. Announced during the final week of 2024, the regulations reflect influences from major global frameworks, including Europe’s upcoming Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) bill. Under the new rules, cryptocurrency service providers in Turkey must collect identifying information for transactions exceeding 15,000 Turkish...
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has launched a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, according to a November 6 announcement. The exchange aims to target retail traders and compete with established platforms such as Binance. Arkham stated that the new exchange would integrate its research tools and feature live on-chain audits and proof-of-reserve (PoR), providing transparency for traders....
Argentina has emerged as the leading Latin American country in terms of estimated cryptocurrency inflows, surpassing Brazil, according to a new report by Chainalysis. Between July 2023 and June 2024, crypto users in Argentina deposited a total of $91 billion, making it the top crypto destination in the region. Brazil followed closely with $90 billion...
The effort demonstrated the creativity and resolve of an isolated country intent on defying demands that it abandon its nuclear weapons program. The Justice Department said on Monday that it had indicted four men on charges of laundering virtual currency stolen by an infamous North Korean online criminal syndicate as part of a far-reaching scheme...
