16.08.2026
00:52
Sending $200 abroad today costs on average 6.4% of the amount, while a bank transfer will cost almost 15%. At the same time, the payment message itself reaches the recipient bank in ten minutes. The key problem, as digital economist Ravil Akhtyamov emphasizes, lies not in the speed of data transmission, but in what happens after delivery — in the so-called "last mile."
Over one month, five different methods were attempted to close this gap...
Double Circuit: How Russia's New Digital Currency Law Divided the Country's Payment Space
Sending $200 abroad today costs on average 6.4% of the amount, while a bank transfer will cost almost 15%. At the same time, the payment message itself reaches the recipient bank in ten minutes. The key problem, as digital economist Ravil Akhtyamov emphasizes, lies not in the speed of data transmission, but in what happens after delivery — in the so-called "last mile."Over one month, five different methods were attempted to close this gap...
00:50
Russia opens the door for advertising crypto services: what has changed and who benefits
Russian legislation is taking a landmark, albeit extremely cautious, step toward legalizing the crypto industry. The new law for the first time permits advertising of services by licensed crypto market participants, yet direct marketing of digital assets themselves as an investment tool remains prohibited. This is an important signal that changes the rules of the game for all market players.
What is allowed and what remains prohibited The key innovation is a clear distinction between advertising digital currency and advertising services of legal market participants...
What is allowed and what remains prohibited The key innovation is a clear distinction between advertising digital currency and advertising services of legal market participants...
00:48
The annual threshold of 300,000 rubles for purchasing digital assets, set by the Central Bank, is by no means an insurmountable barrier for investors with significant capital. The key nuance lies in the regulator's interpretation: the restriction applies to each individual counterparty, not to the client's total transaction volume for the year. This opens up a legal opportunity to distribute transactions among multiple banks, brokers, and exchange services...
The Central Bank's limit of 300,000 rubles: how an investor can legally increase the volume of cryptocurrency purchases
The annual threshold of 300,000 rubles for purchasing digital assets, set by the Central Bank, is by no means an insurmountable barrier for investors with significant capital. The key nuance lies in the regulator's interpretation: the restriction applies to each individual counterparty, not to the client's total transaction volume for the year. This opens up a legal opportunity to distribute transactions among multiple banks, brokers, and exchange services...
00:47
With the start of cryptocurrency banking operations in Russia, market spreads will inevitably be higher than on classic crypto exchanges. However, maintaining a markup of 5–7% or more in a healthy competitive environment will not be possible — that is my conclusion after analyzing current dynamics and expert assessments in the field of transactional banking.
The key factor determining the final price for the client is not so much the bank's desire to earn, but rather the cost of liquidity, the client's own willingness to pay for a regulated framework, and the difference compared to familiar fiat transfer channels...
Competition will bring down banking spreads in Russia's crypto market: analysts' forecast
With the start of cryptocurrency banking operations in Russia, market spreads will inevitably be higher than on classic crypto exchanges. However, maintaining a markup of 5–7% or more in a healthy competitive environment will not be possible — that is my conclusion after analyzing current dynamics and expert assessments in the field of transactional banking.The key factor determining the final price for the client is not so much the bank's desire to earn, but rather the cost of liquidity, the client's own willingness to pay for a regulated framework, and the difference compared to familiar fiat transfer channels...
00:45
A large-scale incident involving Coldcard hardware wallets has shaken the community: confirmed damages from the attack on vulnerable devices have reached 1,778.84 BTC, equivalent to approximately $112.7 million. However, based on my data, the real picture may be far grimmer—including unconfirmed episodes, losses are estimated at 2,417.35 BTC (~$153 million).
Root of the Problem: A 2021 Error The attack began on July 30, 2026, when attackers systematically recovered seed phrases generated by vulnerable devices...
Largest theft from hardware wallets: 1700+ BTC leaked from Coldcard due to a fatal bug in the random number generator
A large-scale incident involving Coldcard hardware wallets has shaken the community: confirmed damages from the attack on vulnerable devices have reached 1,778.84 BTC, equivalent to approximately $112.7 million. However, based on my data, the real picture may be far grimmer—including unconfirmed episodes, losses are estimated at 2,417.35 BTC (~$153 million).Root of the Problem: A 2021 Error The attack began on July 30, 2026, when attackers systematically recovered seed phrases generated by vulnerable devices...
00:44
Ireland's Ministry of Finance has presented the country's first comprehensive plan to combat money laundering and terrorist financing in the digital economy. This document is not just a formality, but a signal to the entire market: the era of anonymous transactions and unregulated crypto services in the jurisdiction is coming to an end.
The key blow is aimed at private wallets. Now, any transfers from such addresses will be subject to enhanced checks...
Ireland tightens the rules of the game: new AML strategy changes the crypto market landscape
Ireland's Ministry of Finance has presented the country's first comprehensive plan to combat money laundering and terrorist financing in the digital economy. This document is not just a formality, but a signal to the entire market: the era of anonymous transactions and unregulated crypto services in the jurisdiction is coming to an end.The key blow is aimed at private wallets. Now, any transfers from such addresses will be subject to enhanced checks...
00:42
Riot Platforms, one of the leading players in the bitcoin mining sector, has taken a significant step toward diversifying its business by securing project debt financing of up to $573 million. These funds will be directed toward purchasing high-tech equipment and developing a 191 MW data center for artificial intelligence (AI) located on the company's site in Rockdale, Texas.
Investment giant Morgan Stanley is acting as the administrative agent for the lender group, underscoring institutional interest in hybrid projects at the intersection of the crypto industry and high technology...
Riot Platforms raises $573 million to build an AI campus in Texas: a strategic move in the era of mining and AI convergence
Riot Platforms, one of the leading players in the bitcoin mining sector, has taken a significant step toward diversifying its business by securing project debt financing of up to $573 million. These funds will be directed toward purchasing high-tech equipment and developing a 191 MW data center for artificial intelligence (AI) located on the company's site in Rockdale, Texas.Investment giant Morgan Stanley is acting as the administrative agent for the lender group, underscoring institutional interest in hybrid projects at the intersection of the crypto industry and high technology...
00:41
Galaxy Digital analysts have revised their forecast for the fate of the CLARITY Act in the U.S. Senate, lowering the probability of its approval in 2026 to 10%. This is a significant drop compared to previous estimates, reflecting the growing complexity of the political landscape surrounding cryptoasset regulation in the United States.
Key obstacles remain unresolved disagreements over a number of fundamental provisions...
Galaxy Digital has lowered the odds of the CLARITY Act being passed to 10%: time is running out.
Galaxy Digital analysts have revised their forecast for the fate of the CLARITY Act in the U.S. Senate, lowering the probability of its approval in 2026 to 10%. This is a significant drop compared to previous estimates, reflecting the growing complexity of the political landscape surrounding cryptoasset regulation in the United States.Key obstacles remain unresolved disagreements over a number of fundamental provisions...
00:40
In recent months, a troubling trend has emerged on Wall Street: major financial institutions are increasingly turning to closed blockchain networks with restricted access. However, in my firm conviction, this path leads to a dead end. Vivek Raman, co-founder and CEO of Etherealize, sharply criticized this approach during a recent discussion, calling it nothing less than a "race to the bottom." And I fully agree with him...
Wall Street's closed blockchains — a "race to the bottom": Etherealize CEO sounds the alarm
In recent months, a troubling trend has emerged on Wall Street: major financial institutions are increasingly turning to closed blockchain networks with restricted access. However, in my firm conviction, this path leads to a dead end. Vivek Raman, co-founder and CEO of Etherealize, sharply criticized this approach during a recent discussion, calling it nothing less than a "race to the bottom." And I fully agree with him...
00:36
Withdrawal of crypto assets: strategy, risks, and optimal scenarios
Withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency exchanges or wallets is not just a technical operation, but a key element of liquidity and risk management in the digital economy. As an analyst, I view this process through the lens of strategic planning, since it directly impacts capital preservation and the speed of reaction to market fluctuations.
There are several basic withdrawal scenarios, each requiring an individual approach...
There are several basic withdrawal scenarios, each requiring an individual approach...
00:34
How to Safely and Quickly Top Up Your Cryptocurrency Balance: A Complete Guide
Topping up a cryptocurrency balance is a process that requires attention to detail and an understanding of security fundamentals. In this guide, we will walk you through the key steps, from choosing a platform to confirming the transaction, so you can avoid mistakes and protect your funds.
Step 1: Choose a Reliable Platform
The first and most important step is selecting a platform for purchasing cryptocurrency. Pay attention to the following criteria:
- Reputation and track record: Research reviews and the platform's history. Avoid newly created services with no track record.
- Security: Ensure the platform uses two-factor authentication (2FA) and cold storage for user funds.
- Fees: Compare commission rates for deposits and withdrawals. Some platforms offer reduced fees for bank card payments.
Step 2: Verify Your Account
Most legitimate platforms require identity verification (KYC). This is a standard procedure that helps prevent fraud and money laundering. Prepare your passport or driver's license in advance, as well as a proof of address document.
Step 3: Choose a Deposit Method
There are several ways to top up your balance, each with its own pros and cons:
- Bank card (Visa/Mastercard): The fastest method, but fees can be higher.
- Bank transfer: Lower fees, but processing may take several business days.
- P2P platforms: Allow you to buy cryptocurrency directly from other users, often with better rates.
- Cryptocurrency transfer: If you already own crypto, you can send it to your balance on the platform.
Step 4: Confirm the Transaction
After entering the deposit amount and payment details, carefully review all information. Double-check the wallet address if you are transferring cryptocurrency — errors here are irreversible. Confirm the transaction using 2FA or a code from your bank.
Step 5: Verify the Funds Arrived
Once the transaction is complete, check your balance. In most cases, funds are credited within a few minutes. If the deposit takes longer, contact the platform's support team and keep the transaction receipt.
Security Tips
- Never share your private keys or seed phrases with anyone.
- Use a separate email address for cryptocurrency exchanges.
- Enable withdrawal address whitelisting to protect against hacking.
- Avoid public Wi-Fi when making transactions.
By following these steps, you can top up your cryptocurrency balance quickly and safely, minimizing risks and ensuring peace of mind.
Liquidity management is the foundation of successful trading in digital assets. Every trader, from beginner to institutional player, faces the need to promptly fund their account. However, in the world of decentralized finance, this process has its own specifics, ignoring which is fraught with loss of funds.
Main methods of depositing funds Today, there are several proven ways to credit capital to a trading account...
Main methods of depositing funds Today, there are several proven ways to credit capital to a trading account...
00:33
HTX founder Justin Sun stated that the exchange's inclusion on Binance's blacklist only affects users in the United Kingdom and the European Union, not all clients globally. This statement came in response to an official notice from Binance, which, however, did not specify any geographic restrictions.
Sun's comment appeared on Friday evening—just a few hours after Binance announced it would block operations with 11 platforms, including HTX...
Sun refutes global blacklist: Binance restrictions on HTX only affect the EU and Britain
HTX founder Justin Sun stated that the exchange's inclusion on Binance's blacklist only affects users in the United Kingdom and the European Union, not all clients globally. This statement came in response to an official notice from Binance, which, however, did not specify any geographic restrictions.Sun's comment appeared on Friday evening—just a few hours after Binance announced it would block operations with 11 platforms, including HTX...
00:31
While global financial regulators feverishly search for an answer to who will hold the settlement asset, Russia has taken its own unique path. Instead of a universal solution, Moscow is building two parallel circuits: a public one for domestic settlements based on the digital ruble, and a private one for foreign trade operations using cryptocurrencies. This is a fundamentally different approach from the US or Europe, and it deserves a detailed analysis...
The digital ruble and cryptocurrency: Russia is building two isolated payment circuits
While global financial regulators feverishly search for an answer to who will hold the settlement asset, Russia has taken its own unique path. Instead of a universal solution, Moscow is building two parallel circuits: a public one for domestic settlements based on the digital ruble, and a private one for foreign trade operations using cryptocurrencies. This is a fundamentally different approach from the US or Europe, and it deserves a detailed analysis...
00:29
The Russian digital asset market is undergoing a landmark, albeit extremely cautious, shift. New legislation for the first time permits advertising of services by licensed crypto market participants, but direct marketing of the digital currencies themselves—Bitcoin, Ether, and other coins—as an investment tool remains strictly prohibited. This is a subtle yet fundamental distinction that dramatically changes the rules of the game for all industry players...
Russia opens the doors for advertising crypto services, but not for the coins themselves.
The Russian digital asset market is undergoing a landmark, albeit extremely cautious, shift. New legislation for the first time permits advertising of services by licensed crypto market participants, but direct marketing of the digital currencies themselves—Bitcoin, Ether, and other coins—as an investment tool remains strictly prohibited. This is a subtle yet fundamental distinction that dramatically changes the rules of the game for all industry players...
00:28
The Central Bank limit of 300,000 rubles: a legal strategy to bypass it through diversification of intermediaries
The annual threshold of 300,000 rubles for purchasing cryptocurrency, set by the Central Bank, is not a death sentence for investors with serious capital. The key nuance that many overlook: the restriction applies not to the client's total volume of transactions, but to each individual counterparty. This opens up a perfectly legal window of opportunity for distributing transactions.
The mechanics of legal circumvention The essence of the strategy is simple and elegant: an investor wishing to invest an amount exceeding the established limit in digital assets can split their purchases among several banks, brokers, and exchangers...
The mechanics of legal circumvention The essence of the strategy is simple and elegant: an investor wishing to invest an amount exceeding the established limit in digital assets can split their purchases among several banks, brokers, and exchangers...
00:26
With the start of cryptocurrency banking operations in Russia, spreads in this market will be noticeably higher than on classic crypto exchanges. However, a sustained markup level of 5–7% or more amid competitive pressure is more of a temporary phenomenon than a long-term trend. The only question is how quickly the market will reach equilibrium.
Why starting spreads will be high At the initial stage, banks are forced to factor into the client price the costs of liquidity, compliance, risk hedging, and building new infrastructure...
Banking spreads on cryptocurrency in Russia: why high fees are doomed to decline
With the start of cryptocurrency banking operations in Russia, spreads in this market will be noticeably higher than on classic crypto exchanges. However, a sustained markup level of 5–7% or more amid competitive pressure is more of a temporary phenomenon than a long-term trend. The only question is how quickly the market will reach equilibrium.Why starting spreads will be high At the initial stage, banks are forced to factor into the client price the costs of liquidity, compliance, risk hedging, and building new infrastructure...
00:25
A large-scale attack on Coldcard hardware wallets resulted in the loss of at least 1,778.84 BTC, equivalent to $112.7 million. According to my data analysis, the last confirmed hack dates back to August 6, with no new incidents recorded since then.
Timeline and Scope of the Attack I was able to establish that researchers contacted 190 affected users, confirming the theft of funds from more than 8,600 addresses...
Largest theft from hardware wallets: hackers withdrew more than 1700 BTC from Coldcard
A large-scale attack on Coldcard hardware wallets resulted in the loss of at least 1,778.84 BTC, equivalent to $112.7 million. According to my data analysis, the last confirmed hack dates back to August 6, with no new incidents recorded since then.Timeline and Scope of the Attack I was able to establish that researchers contacted 190 affected users, confirming the theft of funds from more than 8,600 addresses...
00:23
Ireland's Ministry of Finance has presented its first comprehensive plan to combat money laundering and terrorist financing in the cryptocurrency sector. This is not just a formality, but a systemic signal to the market: the era of anonymous transactions in the jurisdiction is coming to an end.
The key blow is aimed at private crypto wallets. Transfers from such addresses will now be subject to enhanced checks...
Ireland tightens the rules of the game: new AML strategy hits private wallets and gambling
Ireland's Ministry of Finance has presented its first comprehensive plan to combat money laundering and terrorist financing in the cryptocurrency sector. This is not just a formality, but a systemic signal to the market: the era of anonymous transactions in the jurisdiction is coming to an end.The key blow is aimed at private crypto wallets. Transfers from such addresses will now be subject to enhanced checks...
00:22
Riot Platforms, one of the leading players in the Bitcoin mining sector, has taken a decisive step toward high-performance computing. The company has secured project debt financing of up to $573 million, which will be directed toward purchasing equipment and developing a 191 MW data center for artificial intelligence. The facility will be located on the site of Riot's existing campus in Rockdale, Texas, highlighting the strategic synergy between mining energy infrastructure and the demands of AI workloads...
Riot Platforms raises $573 million to build an AI campus in Texas: a bet on diversification
Riot Platforms, one of the leading players in the Bitcoin mining sector, has taken a decisive step toward high-performance computing. The company has secured project debt financing of up to $573 million, which will be directed toward purchasing equipment and developing a 191 MW data center for artificial intelligence. The facility will be located on the site of Riot's existing campus in Rockdale, Texas, highlighting the strategic synergy between mining energy infrastructure and the demands of AI workloads...
00:21
Analysts at Galaxy Digital have revised their forecast for the key crypto bill CLARITY Act, lowering the probability of its approval by the U.S. Senate in 2026 to 10%. This is a significant drop from previous estimates, and the reasons for such pessimism lie in unresolved political contradictions that continue to stall the initiative.
The main stumbling blocks are ethical standards for government officials and controversial provisions regarding stablecoin yields...
Galaxy Digital has lowered the odds of the CLARITY Act to 10%: what is hindering the passage of the cryptocurrency law?
Analysts at Galaxy Digital have revised their forecast for the key crypto bill CLARITY Act, lowering the probability of its approval by the U.S. Senate in 2026 to 10%. This is a significant drop from previous estimates, and the reasons for such pessimism lie in unresolved political contradictions that continue to stall the initiative.The main stumbling blocks are ethical standards for government officials and controversial provisions regarding stablecoin yields...
00:20
Vivek Raman, co-founder and CEO of Etherealize, has sharply criticized the growing trend on Wall Street—the creation of closed blockchain networks with restricted access. In his view, this path leads the industry into a dead end, which he calls nothing less than a "race to the bottom."
In his analysis, Raman emphasizes that consortium networks, which major financial institutions are actively promoting, fragment liquidity and return us to isolated systems...
Wall Street's private blockchains — a 'race to the bottom': Etherealize CEO calls for a return to open infrastructure
Vivek Raman, co-founder and CEO of Etherealize, has sharply criticized the growing trend on Wall Street—the creation of closed blockchain networks with restricted access. In his view, this path leads the industry into a dead end, which he calls nothing less than a "race to the bottom."In his analysis, Raman emphasizes that consortium networks, which major financial institutions are actively promoting, fragment liquidity and return us to isolated systems...
00:15
Withdrawal: Key Aspects of Liquidity Management in the Crypto Industry
The issue of liquidity management and correctly withdrawing funds is one of the cornerstones of working with digital assets. In conditions of high volatility and a constantly changing regulatory environment, the process of withdrawing capital requires not only technical literacy from the investor, but also a strategic approach.
Technical nuances of transactions First of all, it is important to understand the difference between withdrawals into fiat money and conversion into stablecoins...
Technical nuances of transactions First of all, it is important to understand the difference between withdrawals into fiat money and conversion into stablecoins...
00:14
Balance Top-Up: A Key Aspect in Managing Crypto Assets
The issue of topping up your balance is not just a technical procedure, but a fundamental aspect of any investor's strategy when working with digital assets. I often emphasize to my readers: how you fund your account directly affects the speed of entering a position and, ultimately, your final returns.
The process of crediting funds to a cryptocurrency exchange or wallet requires a careful approach...
The process of crediting funds to a cryptocurrency exchange or wallet requires a careful approach...
00:13
HTX founder Justin Sun has issued an official clarification regarding recent restrictions imposed by Binance, stating that they affect exclusively users from the United Kingdom and the European Union. This statement came just hours after Binance published a notice about blocking operations with a number of crypto platforms, and directly before the deadline set for August 23.
Sun's Position: The Targeted Nature of the Sanctions Sun emphasized that he personally discussed this matter with representatives of Binance...
Justin Sun refutes the global nature of Binance restrictions for HTX: a detailed breakdown of the situation
HTX founder Justin Sun has issued an official clarification regarding recent restrictions imposed by Binance, stating that they affect exclusively users from the United Kingdom and the European Union. This statement came just hours after Binance published a notice about blocking operations with a number of crypto platforms, and directly before the deadline set for August 23.Sun's Position: The Targeted Nature of the Sanctions Sun emphasized that he personally discussed this matter with representatives of Binance...
00:11
Transferring $200 abroad costs on average 6.4% of the amount, while through a bank it is almost 15%. At the same time, the payment message itself reaches the recipient bank in ten minutes. All the remaining delay and costs are the "last mile": compliance checks, reconciliations, and crediting at the local bank. This is where the essence of the global dispute over the future of digital money lies, not in data transmission speed...
Cryptoreform in Russia: two payment circuits instead of one — analysis of the new law
Transferring $200 abroad costs on average 6.4% of the amount, while through a bank it is almost 15%. At the same time, the payment message itself reaches the recipient bank in ten minutes. All the remaining delay and costs are the "last mile": compliance checks, reconciliations, and crediting at the local bank. This is where the essence of the global dispute over the future of digital money lies, not in data transmission speed...
00:09
The Russian digital asset market is entering a new phase of regulation. A recently adopted law introduces targeted changes to the advertising landscape, opening doors for promoting the services of legal players, but leaving advertising of cryptocurrencies themselves as an investment tool prohibited. This is an important but extremely cautious step that requires detailed consideration.
The key point here is the separation of concepts...
Cryptoadvertising in Russia: a new era of services, but not coins
The Russian digital asset market is entering a new phase of regulation. A recently adopted law introduces targeted changes to the advertising landscape, opening doors for promoting the services of legal players, but leaving advertising of cryptocurrencies themselves as an investment tool prohibited. This is an important but extremely cautious step that requires detailed consideration.The key point here is the separation of concepts...
00:08
The introduction of a 300,000 ruble limit on the purchase of digital assets for non-qualified investors has raised a host of questions. However, upon detailed analysis of the regulatory framework, an important nuance emerges: the established threshold applies not to the client's total volume of transactions, but to each individual counterparty. This opens up a perfectly legal opportunity to distribute transactions among multiple banks, brokers, and exchanges...
Central Bank Limit on Cryptocurrency: A Legal Loophole for Large Investors
The introduction of a 300,000 ruble limit on the purchase of digital assets for non-qualified investors has raised a host of questions. However, upon detailed analysis of the regulatory framework, an important nuance emerges: the established threshold applies not to the client's total volume of transactions, but to each individual counterparty. This opens up a perfectly legal opportunity to distribute transactions among multiple banks, brokers, and exchanges...
00:07
The Russian banking sector is preparing for a new stage — legal cryptocurrency operations. However, the first steps in this market will be costly for clients: initial spreads will be noticeably higher than on classic crypto exchanges. But banks are unlikely to sustain a markup of 5–7% or more for long — market mechanisms will quickly put everything in its place.
Why spreads will be high at first At the initial stage, banks will have to factor in significant costs: the price of liquidity, compliance procedures, risk hedging, and building new infrastructure...
Competition will bring down bank spreads on cryptocurrency in Russia
The Russian banking sector is preparing for a new stage — legal cryptocurrency operations. However, the first steps in this market will be costly for clients: initial spreads will be noticeably higher than on classic crypto exchanges. But banks are unlikely to sustain a markup of 5–7% or more for long — market mechanisms will quickly put everything in its place.Why spreads will be high at first At the initial stage, banks will have to factor in significant costs: the price of liquidity, compliance procedures, risk hedging, and building new infrastructure...
00:05
A large-scale incident that shook the Bitcoin maximalist community has received official confirmation: as a result of exploiting a vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets, attackers stole at least 1,778.84 BTC, equivalent to $112.7 million. Monitoring shows that no new confirmed hacking cases have been recorded since August 6, but this is no reason for premature reassurance.
Anatomy of the attack: the root of the problem lies in entropy generation I managed to get in touch with a team of analysts who conducted a deep investigation and identified 190 affected users, confirming the theft of funds from more than 8,600 addresses...
Largest theft from hardware wallets: hackers withdrew 1700+ BTC from Coldcard due to a critical vulnerability
A large-scale incident that shook the Bitcoin maximalist community has received official confirmation: as a result of exploiting a vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets, attackers stole at least 1,778.84 BTC, equivalent to $112.7 million. Monitoring shows that no new confirmed hacking cases have been recorded since August 6, but this is no reason for premature reassurance.Anatomy of the attack: the root of the problem lies in entropy generation I managed to get in touch with a team of analysts who conducted a deep investigation and identified 190 affected users, confirming the theft of funds from more than 8,600 addresses...
00:04
Ireland's Ministry of Finance has presented the country's first-ever comprehensive document aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing in the digital economy. This is not just a formality—it involves a systematic overhaul of approaches to regulating crypto assets, which will affect both local players and international platforms seeking to work with Irish users.
Key Changes: From Privacy to Transparency The main focus is on strengthening control over transfers from non-custodial (private) wallets...
Ireland tightens the rules of the game: a new national strategy to combat money laundering in the crypto sphere
Ireland's Ministry of Finance has presented the country's first-ever comprehensive document aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing in the digital economy. This is not just a formality—it involves a systematic overhaul of approaches to regulating crypto assets, which will affect both local players and international platforms seeking to work with Irish users.Key Changes: From Privacy to Transparency The main focus is on strengthening control over transfers from non-custodial (private) wallets...