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Gensler for a Day: Regulating DeFi With Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov

The key is getting decentralized identity right.

Michael Shaulov, CEO of DeFi infrastructure firm Fireblocks (courtesy Fireblocks)

Politiche

For $200, You Can Trade Crypto With a Fake ID

A black market is flourishing for “verified” accounts on major exchanges including Coinbase Pro and Binance US, a CoinDesk investigation found.

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End of an Era? Binance Clamps Down on Customer Verification Requirements

"The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for crypto exchange Binance as it enforces "mandatory KYC for all services." New ​customers will have to supply a government ID and pass facial verification to meet its "Intermediate" verification status on its platforms. "This is the end of an era," host Naomi Brockwell said.

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Mercati

Binance Tightens Customer Verification Requirements

New customers will have to supply a government ID and pass facial verification to meet Binance's "Intermediate" verification.

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao

Mercati

Bybit to Introduce Stricter Customer-Identification Procedures Next Week

Users will have to undergo facial recognition and share identity documents make withdrawals.

Facial recognition technology

Finanza

HSBC Goes Live on UAE's 'KYC' Blockchain Platform

Data shared over the platform's blockchain enables institutions to see shared data about new customers.

Dubai

Politiche

In-Person ID Checks May Be on the Way for Thai Crypto Exchange Users: Report

New exchange users will have to use machines to scan their ID card chips before they can open a crypto account, says an industry exec.

Bangkok, Thailand

Mercati

South Korea’s Crypto Legal Framework Is Insufficient, Lawmaker Says

Kim Byung-wook said he believes the crypto industry is unique and different from traditional finance.

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Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, and hackers often use cryptocurrencies to escape the eyes of the law. A new report published by the Ransomware Task Force suggests that by increasing know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws, ransomware attacks can be reduced, but is this really the case? “The Hash” panel debates.

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