Category: Code Compliance
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Google Play Store permits non-custodial wallets including MetaMask post-2023 policy review
Google Play Store confirms non-custodial wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet remain allowed, impacting 3.6 million crypto users globally.
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Google exempts non-custodial wallets from Play Store crypto rules in 2024
Google exempts non-custodial wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet from Play Store crypto rules, affecting 3.6 million apps globally by 2024.
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Google Play Store mandates crypto wallet licensing for Bitcoin and Ethereum apps by October 2023
Google Play Store enforces licensing rules for crypto wallet developers, affecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 500+ apps by October 2023.
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Google Play Store mandates crypto app licenses for Binance and Coinbase by 2024
Google Play Store mandates licenses for crypto apps like Binance and Coinbase, affecting 3.48 million apps by 2024 to enhance compliance and security.
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Google Play Store bans unlicensed crypto wallets in US and EU by 2024
Google Play Store will block unlicensed crypto wallets in US and EU by 2024, affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum users; 12% of apps face removal.
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Kazakhstan shuts $16.5M illegal power scheme for Bitcoin and Ethereum miners
Kazakhstan authorities uncovered a $16.5M illegal power scheme involving crypto miners. The operation targeted Bitcoin and Ethereum mining farms consuming 2MW of electricity.
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Stock Tokenization’s Regulatory Hurdle
Stock tokenization faces major regulatory hurdles, not technological challenges, as compliance remains the biggest barrier to adoption.
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India sends 44K crypto tax notices
India has sent over 44,000 tax notices to crypto investors for suspected tax evasion.
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SEC Clarifies Staking for 401(k) Plans
SEC provides clarity on crypto staking as 401(k) plans push for digital asset inclusion.
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Paxos $48.5M settlement over Binance AML
Paxos settles for $48.5M due to AML issues tied to Binance partnership, highlighting regulatory scrutiny in crypto.