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Most Crypto Exchanges Still Don't Have Clear KYC Policies: Report

Regtech startup Coinfirm has found that only 26 percent of crypto exchanges have a "high" level of anti-money laundering procedures.

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Huobi US Affiliate Launches Institutional Group for OTC Crypto Trading

The U.S. affiliate of the Huobi Global crypto exchange is courting big-money investors with a new institutional team.

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New iPhone-Controlled Crypto Vault Promises 'Bank-Grade' Security

ConsenSys-backed Trustology has launched an iPhone-controlled crypto vault service it says is secure enough for financial institutions.

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London Metal Exchange Backs Plan to Track Physical Metals With Blockchain

The London Metal Exchange is said to be supporting an initiative to better track physical metals using blockchain tech.

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Binance Tightens Compliance, Turning to IdentityMind for KYC

Binance is moving to boost compliance and data security through a new partnership with Medici Ventures portfolio firm IdentityMind.

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TrueUSD Stablecoin Holders Can Get 'Up to 8%' Interest Via CredEarn

Holders of the dollar-pegged stablecoin TrueUSD can now leverage their funds to earn interest through crypto lender Cred.

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Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Is Launching a Blockchain to Track Luxury Goods

LVMH, parent company of Louis Vuitton, is about to launch a blockchain for proving the authenticity of luxury goods, sources say.

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Amazon-Owned Twitch Removes Crypto Payments for Subscriptions

Amazon-owned live streaming video platform Twitch.tv has reportedly removed its cryptocurrency payment option for subscriptions.

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Blockchain Insurance Consortium B3i Quietly Raises $16 Million

B3i, a blockchain startup owned by some of the world's top insurance firms, raised $16 million last month, Swiss records show.

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TrueDigital Expands Distribution of Its Bitcoin and Ether OTC Reference Rates

Institutional digital assets platform trueDigital has signed two new deals to expand the reach of its OTC reference rates for bitcoin and ether.

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