Compliance

When operating in Crypto, Know Your Transaction isn't just a nice technical feature - it's a regulatory imperative. For those trying to obtain regulatory certificates like BitLicense transaction monitoring cannot be overlooked.

The Travel Rule, formally known as Recommendation 16 (R16) by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has emerged as a focal point in the ongoing debate around regulating digital assets. Originally developed for traditional financial institutions to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, the rule mandates that Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) share personally identifiable information (PII) about the sender and receiver for transactions above a set threshold (typically $1,000 or €1,000).

As regulators sharpen their focus on cross-border financial crime, a quiet but potent threat has been steadily gaining traction, MIR Pay, Russia’s national payment system, is becoming an increasingly common fiat gateway into the crypto world.

In today’s hyper-connected world, we take “Internet” for granted, until a hurricane knocks out cell towers, an authoritarian government shuts off mobile data, or we venture deep underground where Wi-Fi signals can’t penetrate.

When Robinhood first unveiled its plan to “tokenize” stocks, wrapping traditional equities in blockchain-based tokens, it stoked excitement across retail and crypto communities alike; tokenized stocks” let you buy and sell shares on a blockchain, 24/7, with near-instant settlement.

In a fast-moving world of crypto and fintech, startups are racing toward product launches, investment milestones, brand growth and market entry. We know it’s tempting to push certain operational safeguards, like Know Your Transaction (KYT) monitoring, down the road until after the launch. Naturally, this just doesn’t feel like the top priority.

This report breaks down the latest changes in VARA’s Rulebook 2.0, including mandatory KYT, Travel Rule enforcement, and quarterly AML risk assessments.

When Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin Whitepaper in 2008, he laid the foundation for a financial system without intermediaries; one that anyone, anywhere, could access with the same ease as sending an email. Bitcoin was not just a technological innovation;

As DeFi matures, the industry is confronting a difficult truth: openness without accountability can create systemic risk. While DeFi thrives on permissionless innovation, it also introduces blind spots, particularly around who is validating transactions and where value is flowing.

Whether you’re building a centralized exchange (CEX) or launching a DeFi protocol (DEX), you’re already on the radar. Regulators expect you to play by the rules, or risk fines, bans, and reputational damage.

When people hear “crypto,” they often assume it means total anonymity. No banks, no names, no rules. But that’s a myth. While blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum don’t show your real name, they’re far from private.

The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has introduced a new Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) designed to combat money laundering linked to Mexico-based cartels near the southwest border.

BaFin’s on-site inspections highlight critical shortcomings in AML compliance, particularly in transaction monitoring, risk assessment, and regulatory adherence. While the original report focuses on traditional financial institutions, the same challenges, and even greater complexities, apply to crypto assets and blockchain-based financial services under BaFin’s regulatory scope.

Blockchain forensics has emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against financial crimes, leveraging the transparency and immutability of blockchain technology to trace illicit activities

The rapid evolution of blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and decentralized finance (DeFi) is reshaping the financial landscape, creating new opportunities while introducing significant risks in regards to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF).

Legal tokenization involves converting legal documents, such as injunctions or court orders, into digital tokens that can be recorded and delivered on a blockchain.

The crypto gambling market has grown substantially, reaching a size of $250 million. It continues to grow, propelled by blockchain’s promise of privacy, security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

In the fast-evolving world of Web3, decentralization is more than just a buzzword - it’s a paradigm shift.

Research shows the strain on DeFi innovation as a direct result of developers neglecting security issues.

Compliance is no longer just a checkbox or a secondary consideration. It’s a cornerstone of long-term success, operational security and trust in your company. Yet, many organizations underestimate the true cost of non-compliance until it’s too late.

This report explores these differences, focusing on the relative vulnerabilities of crypto platforms due to their decentralized nature, the lack of regulatory oversight, and the inherent challenges in reversing transactions once they have been executed on the blockchain.

Is your company ready to tackle malicious actors? This is the only guide you need to secure your companyAs a company dealing with crypto transactions and payments, security is naturally at the absolute forefront of professional priority, protecting both the assets of users and the reputation and faith in the company. This article serves as a short guide to navigate the various options available to a company to ensure the highest possible level of security infrastructure. This way, you can to foc

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