Day: 3 February 2026

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 3rd February 2026, Chainwire

Quick Breakdown The apprehended suspects allegedly moved $102 million through multiple wallets, exchanges, and banks to hide the origin of funds.  More reason why firms must monitor unusual transfers, report suspicious activity, and invest in advanced tools to meet regulatory standards. Proactive compliance not only helps avoid steep fines but ...

ING Deutschland has opened its retail investment platform to cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded notes (ETNs), giving customers regulated exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana without directly holding digital assets. Source: VanEck The ETNs are physically backed and issued by established providers, including 21Shares, Bitwise and VanEck. They are traded on regulated exchanges ...

Quick Breakdown Starting January 28, Google Play now requires crypto exchanges to show proof of Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) registration before listing or updating apps. This means following app-store rules is just as important as following local laws for reaching millions of users in South Korea. Offshore platforms face legal, ...

US President Donald Trump has denied having any knowledge of a reported multimillion-dollar investment involving an Abu Dhabi royal and World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto platform tied to his family. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump dismissed questions about the deal, saying his family was handling it. “I don’t ...

Efforts to advance crypto market structure legislation in the U.S. Senate remain slow, with policymakers and industry players still divided over whether crypto exchanges should be allowed to offer yield or rewards on stablecoins. The latest push came during a closed-door meeting held Monday at the White House’s Eisenhower Executive ...

PRNewswire, PRNewswire, 3rd February 2026, Chainwire

Quick Breakdown Hong Kong crypto firms warn that uncapped fines and heavy reporting rules could create huge financial exposure, especially for companies handling thousands of accounts. Even minor reporting mistakes could result in massive penalties, making compliance costly and stressful for local firms. Directors could face personal legal responsibility for ...

Spot cryptocurrency trading activity on major exchanges has sharply declined since October, signalling waning investor participation amid deteriorating market conditions. Analysts estimate that spot trading volumes have fallen from about $2 trillion in October to roughly $1 trillion by the end of January, pointing to reduced demand and growing risk ...

New York, New York, United States, 3rd February 2026, Chainwire