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Crypto ATM Operators Face New Scrutiny Over AML and Scam Risks
Crypto ATM operators are under pressure to strengthen anti-money laundering controls as regulators warn of rising scam losses and evolving criminal tactics. Enhanced monitoring, wallet screening, and consumer protections are now in focus.
Bybit Hack Shows Why Stolen Crypto Is So Hard to Recover
A $1.5 billion crypto theft tied to North Korea highlights the limits of legal action and blockchain transparency, as most stolen funds vanish before courts can intervene and only a fraction is ever frozen or recovered
Crypto Hubs Compete on Tax, Regulation, and Market Access in 2026
Jurisdictions like the UAE, Switzerland, Singapore, and Hong Kong are attracting crypto investors and businesses by balancing tax advantages, regulatory clarity, and access to digital asset infrastructure
Russia Moves to Regulate Crypto Trading With New National Law
Russia's new crypto law, effective September 2026, will require exchanges, brokers, and depositories to obtain licenses and comply with strict oversight. Retail investors face annual purchase limits and knowledge tests, while crypto payments remain banned.
Fake Flare Network Site Drains $8.5M in XRP From Investors
A fraudulent staking website posing as Flare Network stole 3.4 million XRP from 71 investors in South Korea, with losses potentially exceeding $18 million as authorities investigate further victims and frozen assets.