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Ethereum OFAC compliance dips to 45% post-Merge upgrade

The historic Merge upgrade from Sept. 2022 — which marked Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS) — resulted in the overall decline in compliance with standards laid down by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Ethereum blocks adhering to OFAC compliance censor certain transactions, which has a negative

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Ethereum censorship concerns raised amid rising OFAC compliance

More and more Ethereum blockchain operators have complied with sanctions from the OFAC, raising censorship concerns among decentralization proponents and network participants. Toni Wahrstätter, an Ethereum researcher, noted that five of the six largest block builders on Ethereum’s blockchain actively censor certain transactions in line with the Treasury Department’s Office of

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Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe citing MiCA compliance

An executive at the cryptocurrency exchange Binance said in a public hearing with the European Banking Authority (EBA) that it plans to delist stablecoins for the European market by June 2024. Marina Parthuisot, the head of legal at Binance France, said that since no project has yet to receive approval, “we

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Binance plans to delist stablecoins in Europe, citing MiCA compliance

An executive at cryptocurrency exchange Binance said in a public hearing with the European Banking Authority (EBA) that it plans to delist stablecoins for the European market by June 2024. Marina Parthuisot, head of legal at Binance France, said that since no projects have yet been approved, “we are heading to

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From compliance to complicity: How Binance’s Russian connection undermines sanctions

Binance, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, is embroiled in controversy as recent reports suggest a possible helping hand to Russia amidst Western sanctions. The story unravels with connections to blacklisted Russian lenders, contradicting public statements, and the shifting regulatory landscape. As dawn breaks over the world of crypto, murmurs seep into daylight,

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Taiwan to Ban All Offshore Exchanges on Failure of Compliance

The Taiwanese government is planning to release guiding principles by the month end, in order to boost information disclosure for crypto exchanges. Taiwan is preparing to introduce some sweeping regulatory changes while restricting offshore exchanges from operating in the country without any proper compliance in place. The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC)

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Binance applies for Taiwan AML compliance: Report

The world's leading crypto exchange by trading volume, Binance, has reportedly applied to get registered under the money laundering control act introduced by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan.FSC reportedly informed dozens of domestic crypto service providers that Binance is applying to get registered for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, according

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