New Zealand is set to ban cryptocurrency ATMs and limit international cash transfers to $5,000 under sweeping new anti-money laundering (AML) reforms aimed at choking off criminal cash flows. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced the proposed changes on...
In a fresh move to curb North Korea’s covert cyber operations, the U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on two individuals and four entities accused of enabling malicious IT workers to penetrate American crypto firms. The Office of Foreign...
HTX has released its 2025 mid-year security report, outlining major improvements made to protect its crypto exchange following a sharp rise in attacks during the first half of the year. The update follows a record-breaking $1.4 billion hack in...
Stablecoin transactions are gaining momentum across global markets, with over $92.4 billion in payments settled between January 2023 and February 2025, according to a new report supported by Artemis Data Partners. Drawing on data from 20 companies and estimates...
Circle and OKX have joined forces to enhance global access to USDC, announcing a new partnership aimed at deepening liquidity and improving fiat on-and-off ramps for users worldwide. Under the agreement revealed on July 9, OKX’s 60 million+ customers...
Stablecoin infrastructure firm WSPN is set to list its flagship USD-backed token, $WUSD, on Coins.ph tomorrow, marking a major step in the company’s push toward greater adoption in Southeast Asia. 🚀 New #TokenListing: $WUSD (@WSPNpayment) is listing tomorrow on...
A British court has sentenced two men from Greater London to prison for running a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment scheme that stole over £1.54 million (about $2.1 million) from at least 65 victims between 2017 and 2019. UK Jails Duo...
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has announced a strategic investment in Crystal Intelligence, a blockchain analytics firm specializing in advanced risk monitoring, fraud detection, and regulatory intelligence solutions. This move comes amid a sharp rise in cryptocurrency-related crime,...
In a bold move to strengthen the security of its blockchain offerings, Coinbase has rolled out a $5 million bug bounty program hosted on Cantina, targeting vulnerabilities within its on-chain products and Base layer 2 network. Announced on July...
OpenSea has acquired Rally Wallet, a mobile-native crypto wallet startup, marking a strategic push to broaden its mobile footprint and token-based trading offerings. The acquisition was announced on July 8 by Rally’s co-founder and CEO Chris Maddern, who steps...
