Crypto Compliance

Chainalysis

2026-07-24 08:25:16

Chainalysis: Crypto Compliance Tightens but Indirect Monitoring Gaps Remain

A new Chainalysis report finds 47% of 2026 crypto entrants now use alerting standards that would have ranked in the top 10% for strictness in 2020. Yet indirect monitoring thresholds remain a weak spot, with exchanges setting average alerts at $950 versus banks' $150 for non-illicit indirect flows.

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Binance

2026-07-24 05:35:17

Binance Pulls Greece MiCA Application as EU Authorization Path Shifts

Binance has withdrawn its MiCA license application in Greece and says it will seek authorization in another EU member state. Attention is now on whether it can clarify its compliance plan before July 2026.

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Crypto.com

2026-07-23 23:40:16

Crypto.com Gets UAE SVF License for Government Payments

Crypto.com's UAE entity secures a first-of-its-kind SVF license from VARA, enabling residents to pay Dubai government fees with virtual assets. Settlements run through dirhams or approved dirham-backed stablecoins, avoiding volatility at point of settlement.

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UK regulation

2026-07-23 19:45:15

UK to Fully Regulate Crypto Firms in 2027 as FCA Licensing Window Opens in September 2026

The UK plans to bring crypto firms under a full regulatory regime from October 2027, with the FCA opening a licensing gateway in September 2026. Existing AML or payment registrations will not automatically convert into crypto licenses.

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stablecoin

2026-07-23 18:15:16

World Liberty Financial Files for U.S. Trust Charter as USD1 Supply Hits $3.3 Billion

WLTC Holdings has applied for a federal trust bank charter with the OCC to bring USD1 stablecoin operations under direct banking supervision, backed by $3.3B in fully reserved assets across 10 blockchains.

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CoinEx

2026-07-23 17:35:15

WSJ: Iran-Linked Wallets Moved $3.84 Billion Through CoinEx Since 2019

A Wall Street Journal report citing TRM Labs says Iran-linked wallets moved more than $3.84 billion through CoinEx since 2019, with part of the traced flow tied to the $1.5 billion Bybit hack. CoinEx denied direct government ties.

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Bitcoin Depot

2026-07-23 16:00:16

Bitcoin Depot Files for Chapter 11, Says Tougher US Crypto Rules Broke Its Business Model

Bitcoin Depot, North America’s largest Bitcoin ATM operator, filed for Chapter 11 protection, blaming stricter state rules, legal pressure, and rising enforcement for making its model unsustainable.

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Polymarket

2026-07-23 14:05:15

Polymarket Eyes Japan Approval by 2030 as Regulatory Pressure Builds Worldwide

Polymarket has reportedly appointed a Japan lead as it works toward legal approval in the country by 2030, even as India, Argentina, and parts of the U.S. tighten scrutiny of prediction market platforms.

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