Category: Code Compliance
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Japan largest banks approved for stablecoin trial with March 2026 launch
Japan’s major banks advancing stablecoin trials signals growing institutional adoption of digital assets, potentially reshaping domestic payment infrastructure and financial services by 2026.
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Coinbase fined $24.7 million for anti-money laundering failures in Ireland
Coinbase faces regulatory scrutiny over compliance lapses, highlighting increased enforcement pressure on crypto exchanges regarding anti-money laundering obligations globally.
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Circle reverses policy to allow lawful firearm purchases with USDC stablecoin
Circle’s policy reversal enables lawful firearm purchases using USDC, reflecting cryptocurrency’s evolving role in regulated commerce and expanding payment use cases beyond traditional retail.
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Coinbase settles $24.7 million fine with Ireland for transaction monitoring failures
Coinbase’s settlement with Irish regulators highlights ongoing compliance challenges for crypto exchanges operating in Europe under stricter anti-money laundering frameworks.
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Ripple CTO clarifies DeFi compliance features are not compulsory
Ripple CTO clarifies that DeFi compliance features are optional, emphasizing user choice and regulatory flexibility in decentralized finance ecosystems.
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Coinbase settles with Ireland over transaction monitoring system errors
Coinbase resolved regulatory compliance issues with Irish authorities regarding transaction monitoring systems, highlighting ongoing financial oversight challenges for cryptocurrency exchanges operating internationally.
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Circle updates terms to allow legal firearm purchases with USDC stablecoin
Circle’s policy change enables USDC use for regulated firearm transactions, reflecting crypto’s expanding role in controversial legal commerce and payment flexibility.
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Texans fail to create city for enforcing Bitcoin miner noise limits
The failed attempt to create a city for noise regulation highlights ongoing tensions between Bitcoin mining operations and local communities over environmental impacts.
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Circle updates policy to allow USDC for certain weapon purchases
Circle’s policy shift enables USDC use for certain weapon purchases, reflecting evolving crypto payment applications and raising questions about financial compliance frameworks.
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Banking industry adopts redefined custody standard for asset protection
This initiative addresses evolving regulatory requirements and security expectations for financial institutions managing digital assets, reflecting industry modernization efforts.
