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In its semi-annual Financial Stability Report, the Federal Reserve sheds light on the potential run risks posed by stablecoins and explained how these can threaten the stability of the financial system.

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Merkle Science

3 minutes

May 12, 2022

BitMEX Co-Founders Hit with $30 Million Fine for Operating Illegal Crypto Trading Platform

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York ordered BitMEX to pay $30 million in civil monetary penalties for violating commodities regulations

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Americas

Merkle Science

3 minutes

May 6, 2022

The SEC Nearly Doubles the Size of its Enforcement Division’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it will be nearly doubling the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, increasing the total headcount to 50.

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Americas

Merkle Science

4 minutes

May 4, 2022

The Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement Release NFTs Red Flag Guidance

What does global tax enforcement group J5 consider to be misconduct red flags in the NFT space? Read key highlights from the organization’s inaugural NFT-focused information bulletin.

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Americas

Merkle Science

3 minutes

May 3, 2022

The NYDFS Issues Guidance Urging Virtual Currency Businesses to Adopt Blockchain Analytics

The NYDFS issued guidance emphasizing the critical role blockchain analytics tools play in the protection of consumers, anti-money laundering, and the prevention of illicit crypto transactions - including those from sanctioned addresses.

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Americas

Merkle Science

4 minutes

April 30, 2022