Policy & Regulation
What You Need to Know About Treasury’s 72-page NPRM for Transactions with Unhosted Wallets and Certain Foreign Jurisdictions
Chainalysis breaks down the U.S. Treasury's NPRM on unhosted wallets (Dec 2020): what it requires, who it impacts, and how exchanges can prepare for compliance.
Indirect Exposure: Why You Need to Look Beyond Direct Counterparties to Understand Cryptocurrency Address Risk
Why do you need to look beyond direct counterparties to understand cryptocurrency address risk? Chainalysis explains indirect exposure and why it’s critical.
DeFi Regulation: With Rapid Growth, Regulatory Status and Compliance Requirements Remain Unclear
DeFi platforms are growing at a rapid pace with explosive growth. However, DeFi regulation and compliance requirements still remain unclear.
FinCEN’s $60 Million Helix Fine Reveals how Regulators May Enforce Law on Mixers Moving Forward
FinCEN’s $60 Million Helix fine reveals how regulators may enforce law on mixers. In this link, read the key parts of FinCEN’s complaint against Helix.
Banks Need to Understand Their Cryptocurrency Exposure Even If They Don’t Take Custody of Cryptocurrency
"Do you believe banks need to understand cryptocurrency? Read how banks can prepare to incorporate cryptocurrency into their compliance programs. Click here."
Crypto Ransomware Payments Involve Regulatory Risk. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Ransomware payments have regulatory risk. Read about the advisories related to facilitating crypto-ransomware payments from the U.S. Treasury.
Singapore Bolsters New Cryptocurrency Regulations with Guidance for Businesses
With Singapore’s Payment Services Act (PSA) coming into effect, Singapore bolsters new Cryptocurrency regulations with guidance for businesses. Click here.
Chainalysis in Action: Justice Department Demands Forfeiture of 280 Cryptocurrency Addresses Associated with North Korea Exchange Hackers
"The U.S. recently sought to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts tied to North Korean hacks that stole millions of cryptocurrency. Read more on this, here."
Breaking Down the OCC’s Cryptocurrency Custody Announcement
The US OCC said that national banks can provide cryptocurrency custody services to customers. What are its implications? Read more about it here.
FATF’s 12-Month Virtual Asset Review: Substantial Progress and Need for Greater Consistency
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published its 12-month review of the progress made by both the public and private sectors - read the key takeaways.
Cryptocurrency Exchange Compliance: A Guide to Security and Compliance for Crypto Businesses
Crypto businesses face major security and compliance risks. Chainalysis provides the ultimate guide to security and cryptocurrency exchange compliance.
Links Virtual Session Recap: Ken Blanco on the State of Cryptocurrency Regulation
Chainlaysis Links Virtual series recently chatted with FinCEN Director Ken Blanco to discuss cryptocurrency regulation. Find out more about the session here.
Japan’s Cryptocurrency Regulation Updates: What You Need to Know
Japan is enforcing new cryptocurrency regulations passed as updates to existing laws. Click here to review the new rules and how the old ones are modified.
Libra’s New White Paper Makes Big Strides for Compliance. Here’s Why That Matters for Cryptocurrency.
Libra Association released version 2.0 of its white paper, containing several vital updates for compliance. Read here why that matters for cryptocurrency.
New OFAC Sanctions and DOJ Complaint for North Korea-Linked Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme: What You Need to Know
New updates in the DOJ revised its civil forfeiture filing to include another 33 Bitcoin and Ethereum addresses implicated in this money laundering scheme.
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