EU Banking Watchdog Extends Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines to Crypto Firms

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 17, 2024 | Blog News

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has expanded the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) guidelines to encompass crypto asset service providers (CASPs) in the European Union. Effective since December 30, this move brings EU-based crypto...

Binance Thailand Launches Crypto Trading for General Public in Thailand

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 17, 2024 | Blog News

Binance Thailand, a subsidiary of Gulf Binance in partnership with Gulf Innova Co. Ltd., has officially launched its regulated digital assets trading platform, offering crypto trading and brokerage services to the general public. The development follows the...

Microsoft Launches Copilot Pro Subscription Service for Enhanced AI Assistance

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog News

Microsoft introduces Copilot Pro, a $20 subscription service catering to a broader audience by bridging the gap between enterprise and free offerings for its artificial intelligence (AI) assistance suite. Copilot Pro provides subscribers with features that were...

UN Report Reveals Tether (USDT) as Most Used Crypto in Illicit Money Laundering Across East and Southeast Asia

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog News

A report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) sheds light on the growing role of casinos, junkets, and cryptocurrencies in underground banking and money laundering across East and Southeast Asia. The report identifies Tether (USDT) as the most...

Terra Founder Do Kwon Appeals Extradition Decision Amid Alleged Political Pressure on Montenegro High Court

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog News

Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs, has once again appealed the Montenegro High Court’s decision to uphold extradition requests from the U.S. and South Korea. Kwon, facing criminal charges related to the collapse of Terra, had previously won an appeal in...

Circle Completes Upgrade of USDC Stablecoin to Version 2.2: Improvements Include Gas Efficiency and Fork Resilience

by Александр Пирогов | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog News

Circle, the stablecoin company, has successfully upgraded its USDC stablecoin to version 2.2. This upgrade introduces several improvements, including enhanced gas efficiency, support for account abstraction and smart contract wallets, and increased resilience in...