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Finance

Binance Smart Chain Adds CipherTrace for Tracking Illicit Transactions

The move could open the door to more FATF-friendly DeFi in the BSC ecosystem.

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Videos

New Frontier in Crypto Compliance Focuses on Decentralized Exchanges

A new tool developed by crypto analytics firm CipherTrace promises to scan decentralized exchanges in search of wallets on government watchlists. Is the DeFi space undergoing a shift towards regulatory and sanctions compliance? “The Hash” panel debates.

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Videos

New DeFi Tool to Help Governments Spot Crypto Wallet Addresses on Their Watchlists

Crypto analytics firm CipherTrace has created a new tool that will scan decentralized exchanges to help spot crypto wallet addresses on government watchlists. Will this move bring sanctions compliance to the DeFi space, and can the surveillance tool be evaded by creating new wallet addresses? Nik De breaks it down.

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Markets

CipherTrace Wants to Introduce DEXs to Sanctions Compliance

The new tool uses an oracle on Chainlink to spot crypto wallet addresses on government watchlists.

CipherTrace's new tool would let developers create an API call to monitor for transactions to sanctioned addresses.

Finance

CipherTrace Releases Its FATF-Friendly AML Tools for Crypto Exchanges

Cryptocurrency firms in Singapore already need to have a Travel Rule solution in place to get a license.

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Policy

‘Evil VASP’ Simulation Preps Crypto Exchanges for FATF Travel Rule

Backed by CipherTrace, TRISA looks to get virtual asset service providers (VASPs) ready for new anti-money laundering rules.

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Markets

Darknet Markets Face Headwinds After Year of Mixed Results

Darknet markets are falling off the radar and watching their customer base level off.

Hydra is one of the biggest darknet markets still in operation.

Policy

Industry Pros Weigh In on Rumors of New Crypto Wallet Regulations

From shorter consultations to insider comments, recent rumors about U.S. regulation of private crypto wallets have some compelling context.

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Finance

FATF Needs Entirely New Approach to Regulating Crypto, Says V20 Summit

Industry players at the Virtual Asset Service Providers Summit urged regulators to rethink their approach in light of DeFi and DEXs.

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Finance

CipherTrace Outlines Regulatory Gray Zones Plaguing Booming DeFi Sector

Here's how blockchain analytics firms like CipherTrace and Elliptic are viewing DeFi and DEXs after the KuCoin hack.

Where do DEXs sit with regulators?

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