The world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has selected Liquid as an identity verification partner for its Japanese platform. The services of the Tokyo-headquartered biometrics firm will allow Binance Japan to ensure its know-your-customer (KYC) procedures comply with Japan’s strict regulations. Liquid to Provide Binance Japan With AI-Based KYC Solution Binance, the largest crypto exchange in…
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Proponents say PayPal’s PYUSD could see Ethereum become the money layer of the internet, while opponents argue that it’ll act like a poorly designed CBDC. Paypal’s new Ethereum-based stablecoin, PYUSD has been seen as bittersweet news for the crypto community. While it could finally see Ethereum find its place in mainstream adoption, it could also…
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According to Brandon Brown, the co-founder and CEO of Fairside Network, self-custody crypto wallets generally lack inbuilt insurance coverage to protect against theft or loss. Brown attributes this to the challenges encountered when assessing digital asset risks as well as “the absence of historical loss data, and evolving threats.” Insurance Coverage for Assets Held in…
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According to Enrico Rubboli, the CEO of Mintlayer, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can potentially act as “a gateway to crypto” for users who are likely to eventually show greater interest in the underlying asset. Rubboli argued that while bitcoin maximalists may view Blackrock or any other traditional financial institutions’ ETFs as an affront to the…
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KuCoin, a major cryptocurrency exchange, will require all users to undergo mandatory know-your-customer (KYC) procedures before July 15, 2023. This move comes amidst heightened regulatory scrutiny, including the case involving Binance and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. According to its announcement today, June 28, to bolster its security system and also to enhance user…
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KuCoin’s Know Your Customer checks will require new users to complete identity verification to access all services, while existing non-KYC users will not be able to deposit. Major cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin is working to strengthen its Know Your Customer (KYC) system by introducing new mandatory identity checks. On June 28, KuCoin officially announced the upcoming…
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Binance, the crypto exchange with the highest trade volume globally, is currently facing an investigation for suspected money laundering activities, as reported by the French publication Le Monde. The finance judicial investigation service of France is currently scrutinizing the actions of Binance’s subsidiary in the country. French Regulators Probe Binance Amid mounting challenges faced by…
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The Tanzanian central bank said on May 31 that foreign currency dealers are required to trade all transactions that exceed $1,000,000 within “interbank foreign exchange market prevailing quoted prices.” According to the Bank of Tanzania, the latest directives are intended to “foster macroeconomic stability and safeguard the stability of the financial system.” Forex Dealers Must…
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Although the implementation of the recently approved Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulations is likely to be difficult, their coming into force is going to have a positive outcome for everyone in the industry, Przemyslaw Kral, the CEO of the crypto exchange Zondacrypto, has said. Kral also argued that the implementation of these regulations will…
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The integration will allow users to instantly convert cash to stablecoin for use in DeFi protocols. The Federal Reserve’s forthcoming instant payment service FedNow will be integrated with Metal Blockchain, according to a May 11 announcement from the Metal Blockchain team. The announcement said that the integration will allow Metal users to instantly convert funds…
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