# Enforcement Related Articles

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South Korea’s 3rd-Largest Crypto Exchange Penalized For AML Breaches

South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has penalized Coinone, the country's third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, for significant anti-money laundering (AML) violations. The exchange was fined 5.2 billion won ($3.5 million) and received a three-month partial business suspension, blocking new customers from deposits and withdrawals. The FIU found approximately 70,000 cases of unverified user accounts and identified over 10,000 transactions with 16 unregistered foreign platforms. CEO Cha Myung-hoon received a formal reprimand. This action follows a similar penalty against Bithumb, the second-largest exchange, which was fined $24 million last month. Regulators are urging lawmakers to implement stricter controls, including trading halt mechanisms for abnormal market activity.

bitcoinistYesterday 12:31

South Korea’s 3rd-Largest Crypto Exchange Penalized For AML Breaches

bitcoinistYesterday 12:31

SEC Chair Presses Congress On Crypto Market Structure, Wants Bill To Reach President’s Desk

SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, which aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for crypto markets in the U.S. He emphasized the need to move away from "regulation by enforcement" and enable coordinated oversight by the SEC and CFTC. His comments follow similar calls from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who warned that the U.S. risks losing its leadership in financial innovation without such legislation. The push comes amid ongoing disputes between banks and crypto firms over provisions in the already-passed stablecoin bill (GENIUS Act), particularly regarding restrictions on interest payments for stablecoin holders. Despite bipartisan efforts, no compromise has been reached.

bitcoinist04/10 10:22

SEC Chair Presses Congress On Crypto Market Structure, Wants Bill To Reach President’s Desk

bitcoinist04/10 10:22

Yuga Labs settles with Ryder Ripps, secures sweeping ban on RR/BAYC NFTs

Yuga Labs has settled its lawsuit against artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, ending a long-running legal dispute over their RR/BAYC NFT collection which used Bored Ape Yacht Club trademarks. The settlement includes a permanent injunction prohibiting the defendants from using any BAYC-related branding across NFTs, digital platforms, or physical products. They must transfer all remaining RR/BAYC NFTs, domain names, and assets to Yuga Labs, and cease all minting, sales, and promotion of the collection. The agreement effectively shuts down the RR/BAYC project and reinforces the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the NFT space, even for collections presented as satire or critique.

ambcrypto04/08 20:57

Yuga Labs settles with Ryder Ripps, secures sweeping ban on RR/BAYC NFTs

ambcrypto04/08 20:57

U.S. regulators tighten AML rules while banning “reputation risk” in banking overhaul

U.S. regulators are advancing a coordinated overhaul of banking and stablecoin oversight. They are tightening anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, emphasizing risk-based compliance and demonstrably effective programs. A key change is the implementation of the GENIUS Act framework, bringing stablecoin issuers under bank-like regulation. Issuers must maintain 1:1 reserves, meet liquidity standards, and are restricted from lending or offering yield. Stablecoin holders will not receive deposit insurance. Concurrently, regulators are eliminating the use of “reputation risk” as a supervisory tool, prohibiting agencies from pressuring banks to sever ties with lawful businesses like crypto firms based on perceived public or political concerns. Supervision will now focus strictly on measurable risks. Together, these changes create a more structured, rules-based framework aimed at integrating digital assets while reducing regulatory ambiguity.

ambcrypto04/07 22:02

U.S. regulators tighten AML rules while banning “reputation risk” in banking overhaul

ambcrypto04/07 22:02

ZachXBT flags $420m in alleged USDC compliance lapses, raising questions over Circle’s enforcement

A report by ZachXBT alleges over $420 million in USDC compliance lapses by Circle since 2022, raising questions about the effectiveness of its enforcement. The report, published on April 3, highlights cases where USDC linked to hacks or illicit activities was not frozen or faced significant delays. Key examples include the $280 million Drift Protocol exploit, where $232 million in USDC was moved without freezing, and historical incidents like the $223 million Cetus Protocol and $110 million Mango Markets exploits. While Circle has compliance tools to freeze funds, the report questions their consistent application, especially in fast-moving, cross-chain scenarios. The findings could pressure stablecoin issuers to prove real-time enforcement as regulators advance oversight frameworks.

ambcrypto04/03 17:02

ZachXBT flags $420m in alleged USDC compliance lapses, raising questions over Circle’s enforcement

ambcrypto04/03 17:02

CFTC warns on prediction market insider trading as volumes hit $75B in Q1

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned that insider trading laws apply to prediction markets, countering the belief that such activity operates in a regulatory gray area. A senior official stated the CFTC will aggressively pursue cases involving misuse of material non-public information, emphasizing that prediction market contracts fall under existing anti-fraud provisions. The regulator also highlighted exchanges' responsibilities to maintain surveillance systems and avoid listing easily manipulated contracts. This comes as prediction market trading volume surged to $75 billion in Q1 2026, up dramatically from $330 million in Q1 2024, driven by event-based trading on political, economic, and sports outcomes. The CFTC outlined enforcement priorities including insider trading, market manipulation, and retail fraud, while also introducing a new cooperation framework for self-reporting firms.

ambcrypto04/01 15:01

CFTC warns on prediction market insider trading as volumes hit $75B in Q1

ambcrypto04/01 15:01

Watchdog Slaps Binance Australia With A$10 Million Fine Over Onboarding Failures

Australia's financial regulator, ASIC, has fined Binance's derivatives arm A$10 million ($6.8 million) for serious compliance failures. The Federal Court found that Binance misclassified over 85% of its Australian clients as wholesale investors, allowing 524 retail customers to access high-risk crypto derivatives without required consumer protections. This led to over A$12 million in client losses and fees. Binance admitted to providing no product disclosure statements, lacking dispute resolution systems, and failing to properly train staff. The exchange also allowed clients to retake investor tests until they passed. ASIC emphasized this case serves as a warning to global financial firms operating in Australia to comply with local laws.

bitcoinist03/28 11:33

Watchdog Slaps Binance Australia With A$10 Million Fine Over Onboarding Failures

bitcoinist03/28 11:33

P2P team admits to betting on its own raise days after Polymarket tightened insider trading rules

P2P, a crypto project, has admitted that its team placed bets on Polymarket regarding the outcome of its own $6 million fundraising campaign. The bets were made approximately 10 days before the raise concluded, using funds from the project's treasury. This activity, which generated around $23,000 in profit and loss, occurred just days after Polymarket updated its rules to explicitly prohibit insider trading, including by individuals who can influence an event's outcome. While P2P stated the bets were not based on guaranteed information and plans to return all proceeds, the case highlights the enforcement challenges decentralized prediction markets face in preventing manipulation and maintaining trust, especially from involved actors. The incident is a real-world test of how newly tightened market integrity rules are applied in practice.

ambcrypto03/27 21:01

P2P team admits to betting on its own raise days after Polymarket tightened insider trading rules

ambcrypto03/27 21:01

UK targets crypto network behind Southeast Asia scam centres in first-of-its-kind sanctions move

The UK government has imposed first-of-its-kind sanctions on the cryptocurrency platform Xinbi for its role in enabling large-scale scam operations in Southeast Asia. Announced on March 26, the measures target a network providing crypto-based services to fraud centres, including the sale of stolen data and tools to target individuals. The action also focuses on individuals linked to a major scam compound in Cambodia, known as “#8 Park,” which can house up to 20,000 workers—many of whom are reportedly trafficked and forced to conduct scams. Authorities stated that Xinbi played a central role in facilitating payments and laundering proceeds from these illicit activities, which include romance frauds targeting global victims. The platform has also been associated with moving crypto assets connected to North Korea. This move is part of a broader crackdown that has already led to over £1 billion in asset freezes and seizures, following coordinated efforts with international partners like the US. The sanctions aim to isolate such platforms from the legitimate crypto ecosystem, disrupt financial channels, and freeze UK-based assets of sanctioned individuals. This action reflects a strategic shift toward targeting the financial infrastructure behind illicit operations, not just the perpetrators, signaling increased regulatory focus on crypto-enabled crime.

ambcrypto03/26 23:01

UK targets crypto network behind Southeast Asia scam centres in first-of-its-kind sanctions move

ambcrypto03/26 23:01

Hong Kong expands police powers to access encrypted devices, raising privacy concerns for crypto users

Hong Kong has expanded police powers under the National Security Law, criminalizing the refusal to provide passwords or assist in decrypting personal electronic devices. The rules, effective March 23, apply to residents, visitors, and transit passengers at Hong Kong International Airport. Authorities can now access, seize, and retain devices deemed relevant to national security investigations. This raises significant privacy concerns, particularly for crypto users who store sensitive financial data or access digital asset accounts on their devices. The policy highlights growing tensions between law enforcement and digital privacy.

ambcrypto03/26 20:02

Hong Kong expands police powers to access encrypted devices, raising privacy concerns for crypto users

ambcrypto03/26 20:02

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