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LocalBitcoins’ New KYC Rules Raise Privacy Concerns

Can an exchange with KYC/AML be “decentralized”?

Unlicensed Exchange Conviction Leads to Seizure of 54 BTC

The latest unlicensed bitcoin exchange conviction led authorities to seize $889,000 and 54.3 in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

FATF Finalizes Crypto Guidelines, Recommends Exchanges Share Client Data

The FATF’s guidelines for combating cryptocurrency money laundering and terrorism financing could strike a blow against user privacy.

Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges

Following a consultive forum this month, there is no indication that the FATF will change its recent position on stricter KYC rules for cryptocurrency service providers.

Bittrex Goes on the Offensive After BitLicense Rejection

In a letter dated April 10, 2019, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) rejected the cryptocurrency exchange's BitLicense application, a requirement for offering crypto-based services to New Yorkers.

Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML

The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures.

LocalBitcoins, Once a Go-To for Anonymous Bitcoin Transactions, Adds KYC

LocalBitcoins, the peer-to-peer cryptocurrency exchange favored by those who want to buy or sell bitcoin anonymously, will now require users to provide personal information.

Op Ed: Hanging Money Launderers Out to Dry: The Role of KYC/AML in Blockchain

In this op ed, CoolBitX CEO Michael Ou argues that "anonymity contributes to cryptocurrency’s notorious volatility and makes it that much less likely that digital currencies will become stable stores of value."

Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange Bisq Has a New UI and DAO

Decentralized exchange Bisq has upgraded its software with an entirely new User Interface (UI) design and the launch of the Bisq Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) on testnet.

Civic Looks to Expand Adoption With App-to-App Developer Tool

Civic Connect, an integration tool that will allow mobile app developers to integrate the Civic app directly into their own apps as a way to authenticate users, was announced at Money 20/20.
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