blockchain

OFAC accused Tornado Cash of laundering more than $7 billion in virtual currency, with the office listing the crypto mixer on its sanctions list. A court decision in OFAC’s favor…

The extensive landscape of blockchain technology finds its focal point in the financial services sector, especially concerning the utilization of blockchain and smart contracts. This article organizes its exploration of…

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have attracted global attention as they re-imagine the notion of ownership and authenticity in the digital age. The emergence of NFTs in South Africa, like in other…

The carbon credit market is rife with fraud allegations, and so far, strategies to combat this fraud have included many of the usual suspects, like government regulation and established standards.…

While government officials advise against making ransomware payments, victims still often will acquiesce. But in doing so, they risk more than emboldening cyber criminals — they could inadvertently engage in…

On 9 June 2023, Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets (“MiCA”) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. MiCA brings crypto-assets, crypto-asset issuers and crypto-asset service…

This week’s edition of Finovate Global looks at recent fintech news from Colombia. The largest Spanish-speaking country in South America, Colombia is located in the northwest corner of the continent.…

A top federal official representing India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), recommended all banks adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology to ensure sustainable growth and stability.…

The Launch of the European Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox The European Commission announced the launch of the European Blockchain Regulatory Sandbox on April 14, 2023. It will provide a safe space…