Resources

Webinar on How do DeFi industry leaders balance innovation with consumer protection? Join us to discuss the challenges and contradictions of regulation at the edge of the financial frontier.

Events and Replays

Merkle Science

September 22, 2021

UAE emerges as a crypto hub in the Gulf Region with the introduction of new AML Guidelines, setting up of Special Courts and Executive Office to combat AML/CFT.

News and Announcements

Merkle Science

4 minute read

September 20, 2021

Financial institutions and crypto businesses in El Salvador may face increased money laundering risks as Bitcoin becomes legal tender.

News and Announcements

RegWatch

Merkle Science

3 minute read

September 15, 2021

Merkle Science, the leading predictive blockchain monitoring and investigative platform, today announced accelerated global expansion with a major focus on the United States to meet the increasing market demand for its products

News and Announcements

Americas

Merkle Science

4 minute read

September 14, 2021

Cases update enhances the case management process by enabling the customers to create a more collaboration-centric workflow.

Product Updates

Technology

Merkle Science

4 minute read

September 8, 2021

Our guide to the Canadian regulations for crypto businesses provides you with a comprehensive overview of federal and provincial legislation, compliance and reporting requirements, and a Canadian laws checklist. Get a copy now

Regulatory Guides

RegWatch

Americas

Mary Beth Buchanan

10 minute read

September 7, 2021

The SEC files an action BitConnect and its founder alleging that they defrauded retail investors out of $2 Billion and fraudulently sold unregistered securities as purported investments in a lending program.

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

3 minute read

September 3, 2021

The DeFi industry witnesses exponential growth as the TVL goes up and DeFi governance tokens experience a price surge.

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

4 minute read

September 2, 2021

This guide gives you an overview of how Merkle Science's implementation of a solution that hopes to alleviate the concerns of payment providers in this space and to improve the speed at which a given transaction can be assessed for a palatable level of threat in order to both prevent fraud and to comply with guidelines set by a local authority.

Regulatory Guides

RegWatch

Merkle Science

8 Minute Read

September 1, 2021

After the ERC-20 hot wallets hack, Bilaxy urges users to not deposit any funds into Bilaxy Accounts.

Blog

Hack Track

Merkle Science

4 minute read

September 1, 2021

Merkle Science receives a certificate of registration demonstrating its compliance with ISO Standards

News and Announcements

Merkle Science

2 minute read

August 26, 2021

The intuitive multi-hop analysis feature allows you to investigate all transaction flows between identified entities in a five-hop radius. Read the blog to learn more

Product Updates

Technology

Merkle Science

2 minute reed

August 20, 2021

With the FCA licensing deadline coming up in July, Merkle Science hosted a panel to discuss UK regulations for cryptoasset businesses. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

4 minute read

August 20, 2021

The panelists discussed the approach that the U.S may adopt to regulate DeFi. They also highlighted some of the risks attached to the DeFi ecosystem and suggested ways to mitigate them. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

4 minute read

August 19, 2021

Hot wallets of Liquid were compromised in a security breach. Liquid has suspended all deposits and withdrawals in addition to moving digital assets to cold wallets. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

Hack Track

APAC

Merkle Science

2 minute read

August 19, 2021

Watch industry leaders from FINRA, NY DFS, U.S. CFTC, CryptoUK, and Merkle Science discussing DeFi regulations on Merkle Science RegWatch series webinar

Events and Replays

Merkle Science

50 minute watch

August 17, 2021

In response to the feedback received from the public consultation, the FATF will provide clarity regarding how its guidance and definitions apply to Decentralized Governance Structures. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Mary Beth Buchanan

3 minute read

August 16, 2021

On 9 August 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a cease-and-desist order imposing a $10.4 million USD fine against crypto exchange Poloniex for operating an “unregistered online digital asset exchange”. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Americas

Merkle Science

3 minute read

August 12, 2021

On 10 August 2021, the Poly Network was attacked by a hacker, losing over $600 million — the largest crypto hack since the Coincheck hack in 2018 — across the Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon blockchains. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

Hack Track

Merkle Science

5 minute read

August 12, 2021

An increased focus on consumer and investor protection fuels the U.S regulators to set sights on regulating stablecoins, DeFi platforms, crypto exchanges, digital asset securities amongst other things. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Americas

Mary Beth Buchanan

5 minute read

August 10, 2021

We are proud to announce that Merkle Science has further extended its coin coverage to include Dogecoin (DOGE). Read the blog to learn more about our rapidly expanding coin coverage.

Product Updates

Technology

Merkle Science

1 minute read

August 5, 2021

At the advent of the DeFi surge, it is essential to understand what DeFi is and its impact on the financial industry. Read the blog to learn more about the DeFi fundamentals

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

2 minute read

August 3, 2021

Today, Merkle Science is announcing a new “customer workflow feature” to better support compliance teams, allowing them to monitor suspicious activities at an end-user level. Read the blog to learn more

Product Updates

Merkle Science

2 minute read

July 30, 2021

This guide provides you with an overview of the DeFi landscape, emerging trends in DeFi, and discusses how regulators will potentially approach the sector. Get a copy now

Regulatory Guides

RegWatch

Merkle Science

10 minute read

July 30, 2021

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated a Syria-based terrorist fundraiser and recruiter for providing material support to Hay’et Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS), Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Americas

Merkle Science

1 minute read

July 29, 2021

Join our panel of industry experts on Aug 12, 2021at 9:00 am (ET) for a session on the DeFi landscape, emerging trends in DeFi, and how regulators will potentially approach DeFi. Register now

Blog

Merkle Science

2 minute read

July 28, 2021

The European Commission and UK’s HM Treasury introduce proposals and public consultation respectively strengthening the AML/CFT regime and ensuring alignment with the FATF standards.

Blog

RegWatch

EMEA

Merkle Science

5 minute read

July 27, 2021

Merkle Science has partnered with two leaders in the European crypto asset markets: crypto asset custodian Onyze and cryptocurrency trading platform, Criptan.

News and Announcements

EMEA

Merkle Science

3 minute read

July 20, 2021

The panelists discussed the implications of the Swiss DLT Act on Crypto Startups looking to domicile in Switzerland. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

EMEA

Merkle Science

5 minute read

July 19, 2021

Merkle Science is on a mission to create the infrastructure necessary for the safe transaction of cryptocurrencies. Read the blog to learn more

Product Updates

Technology

Merkle Science

1 minute read

July 16, 2021

Ahead of the revisions in the Bank Secrecy Act, FinCEN issues the first AML/CFT National Priorities List. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Americas

Mary Beth Buchanan

2 minute read

July 13, 2021

Merkle Science’s blockchain data shows that Hamas-linked wallets, identified by Israel’s NBCTF, exceeds over $11 million dollars in cryptocurrency.

Blog

Hack Track

EMEA

Merkle Science

2 minute read

July 9, 2021

Merkle Science’s new Mempool Feature enhances predictive and proactive risk scoring by opening a gateway to identify illicit transactions before they are added to the block.

Product Updates

Technology

Merkle Science

2 minute read

July 8, 2021

The FATF, the global standard-setter for anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), released its second 12 month review on virtual assets., read the key points to note here.

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

3 minute read

July 5, 2021

The panelists discussed the impacts of the FATF June 2021 plenary meeting including challenges in the implementation of Travel Rule and delay in the finalization of drafted updated guidance on Virtual Assets and VASPs.

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

3 minute read

July 1, 2021

Outcomes from June 2021 plenary, including updates on greylist countries, Travel Rule, and how VASPs may effectively implement FATF standards. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

4 minute read

June 30, 2021

FATF has added Malta to its "grey list" - along with Haiti, Philippines, and South Sudan. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

EMEA

Merkle Science

2 minute read

June 28, 2021

Learn why it is essential for crypto businesses and financial institutions to look beyond direct risk exposure. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

Technology

Merkle Science

3 minute read

June 24, 2021

The FCA is placing a lot of attention on consumer and investor protection when it comes to crypto assets whilst committing more resources to expedite the registration of crypto-asset businesses. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

EMEA

Merkle Science

3 minute read

June 23, 2021

A panel of industry leaders joined us to discuss the process and possible implications of convergence between traditional and crypto markets. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

APAC

Merkle Science

4 minute read

June 16, 2021

UK's FCA on June 3rd announced that it's extending the temporary registration deadline for crypto-asset firms from 9 July 2021 to 31 March 2022. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

EMEA

Merkle Science

3 min read

June 8, 2021

Our guide to the Singapore regulations for crypto businesses provides you with a comprehensive overview of current and upcoming regulations, the MAS’s licensing procedure, and AML/CFT compliance requirements.

Regulatory Guides

RegWatch

APAC

Merkle Science

10 minute read

June 1, 2021

Join industry leaders discussing Canadian Crypto Regulation Roadmap webinar hosted by Merkle Science. Watch the replay now!

Events and Replays

RegWatch

Americas

Merkle Science

50 minute watch

May 27, 2021

At 10:34 UTC on Thursday, 20 May, Pancake Bunny, suffered a flash loan attack that exploited the code on the Bunny protocol. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

Hack Track

Merkle Science

3 minute read

May 20, 2021

Nearly 5 years after one of the largest bitcoin hacks, over $623 million worth of bitcoin (12,230 BTC) stolen from Bitfinex in 2016 was moved on Wednesday, April 14th the same day when the entire market celebrated a milestone in crypto history: Coinbase’s direct listing on Nasdaq. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

Hack Track

APAC

Merkle Science

3 minute read

April 19, 2021

On Thursday, April 15, 2021, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on sixteen entities and sixteen individuals for election meddling. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

11 minute read

April 14, 2021

This guide provides you with a comprehensive overview of current and upcoming regulations in the UK, the FCA’s registration procedure, and AML/CFT compliance requirements.

Regulatory Guides

RegWatch

EMEA

Merkle Science

10 minute read

April 12, 2021

In an on-going effort to set international standards that aim to prevent illegal activities, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released a public consultation on 19 March 2021. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

6 minute read

March 26, 2021

On Feb 25th, FATF confirmed that it will revise the current Travel Rule and will also seek public consultation on amendments to its June 2019 guidance outlining AML/CFT obligations. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

3 minute read

March 3, 2021

What sets Merkle Science apart is our unique Behaviour-based Rule Engine, which proactively monitors transaction behavior, and detects potential criminal wallets not listed on public or private databases or blacklists. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

3 minute read

February 22, 2021

UK-based cryptocurrency exchange EXMO revealed on Monday, December 21, that its hot wallets have been compromised. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

Hack Track

EMEA

Merkle Science

5 min read

December 23, 2020

In October, the FCA announced a ban on the sale of crypto derivatives and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) that reference certain types of crypto-assets (crypto-ETNs) to retail consumers. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

3 minute read

December 20, 2020

Hugh Karp, the founder of DeFi insurance protocol Nexus Mutual, experienced an attack at 9:40 am (GMT) on December 14 that resulted in a loss of more than $8 million. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

Hack Track

EMEA

Merkle Science

4 minute read

December 17, 2020

MiCA focuses extensively on the guidelines for governing, out-of-scope crypto-asset types and the providers of services for these assets, known as Crypto-asset Service Providers (CASPs). Read the blog to learn more

Blog

RegWatch

Merkle Science

11 minute read

November 23, 2020

Merkle Science has partnered with CYBAVO to provide a holistic solution that will allow VASPs to comply with regulatory requirements and protect the digital assets of their customers. Read the blog to learn more

News and Announcements

Merkle Science

2 minute read

November 12, 2020

Merkle Science, a leading provider of blockchain transaction monitoring and intelligence solutions, is now an associate sponsor of Code of Practice, launched by ACCESS Singapore. Read the blog to learn more

News and Announcements

Merkle Science

4 minute read

November 10, 2020

Announcing the hack on Twitter on Tuesday (Sept. 8), ETERBASE said that six of its cryptocurrency wallets, containing bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH)/ ERC-20 tokens, XRP, Tron (TRX), Tezos (XTZ), and Algorand (ALGO), have been compromised. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

Hack Track

EMEA

Merkle Science

4 minute read

September 9, 2020

On August 26th, the South Korean newspaper Seoul Shinmun published a report stating that 99% of transaction volume was faked through wash trading on Coinbit, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

Hack Track

APAC

Merkle Science

2 minute read

September 7, 2020

On Wednesday, 15th July 2020 the global social media platform Twitter suffered a major security breach whereby hackers hijacked the verified accounts (those with blue check marks) of major politicians, business leaders, celebrities and companies with millions of followers and promoted a bitcoin investment scam. Read the blog to learn more

Blog

Hack Track

Americas

Merkle Science

4 minute read

July 16, 2020

With the introduction of the Payment Services Act 2019 (‘’PS Act”), the Notice PSN02 was introduced on the 5th December 2019 and came into effect on the 28 January 2020. Read the guide to learn more

Regulatory Guides

RegWatch

APAC

Merkle Science

5 minute read

April 16, 2020