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TRM Labs Report: Tether’s USDT Was the Go-to Stablecoin for Illicit Activities in 2023

A report issued by TRM Labs indicated that Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency industry, was the preferred stablecoin used for illicit transactions during 2023. TRM Labs alleges…

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Argentina to Revamp Anti Money Laundering Law, Proposes Creation of VASP Registry

Argentina is preparing to revamp its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing law. It has proposed to include the creation of a registry for virtual asset services providers (VASPs) in the…

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Report: Israel Defense Ministry Seized Crypto Wallets Holding Hamas-Destined Funds

Israel’s Defense Ministry seized cryptocurrency wallets holding funds that were destined for Hamas, a report has said. The wallets belonged to businesses that are associated with Al’matchadun currency exchange, which…

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Crypto Users and Exchanges Must Now Report Transactions in Colombia

The Colombian government has issued new regulations that force exchanges and individuals to report cryptocurrency transactions to the UIAF, the anti-money laundering watchdog in Colombia. The transactions must be reported…

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Bank of Spain Criticizes El Salvador’s Foray Into Bitcoin

The Bank of Spain, the central bank of the country, criticized the adoption process El Salvador chose when declaring Bitcoin legal tender last month. In a report titled “The role…

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