BIS introduces crypto AML compliance scores for Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2024
BIS proposes crypto AML compliance scores, targeting Bitcoin and Ethereum. 60% of exchanges lack robust measures. FATF and SEC support stricter oversight.
Google allows non-custodial crypto wallets including MetaMask on Play Store in 2023
Google reversed its policy, allowing non-custodial crypto wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet to remain on Play Store, impacting 10M+ users globally.
Google Play Store blocks Trust Wallet and MetaMask over banking licenses in 2024
Google Play Store removed 12 crypto wallets lacking banking licenses, including Trust Wallet and MetaMask, affecting 500K users in Q1 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stock Tokenization’s Regulatory Hurdle
Stock tokenization faces major regulatory hurdles, not technological challenges, as compliance remains the biggest barrier to adoption.
