# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Compliance

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Preferred Entry-Level License for Encrypted Payments: Canada MSB

An Introduction to Preferred Crypto Payment Licenses: Canada's MSB Canada's MSB license, regulated by FINTRAC under the PCMLTFA, is increasingly being evaluated by crypto payment projects seeking long-term, stable compliance, rather than just an initial regulatory tool. Unlike the U.S. MSB, which is often used for its speed and lower initial cost, the Canadian MSB represents a substantive regulatory commitment from the outset. It requires a fully built AML/CTF system before launch, imposes ongoing KYC and reporting obligations, and involves real enforcement risk. This license is not a simplified alternative but a clear compliance choice suited for projects focused on B2B payments, cross-border settlements, stablecoin transactions, and long-term operational stability. It offers advantages like higher acceptance from compliant banks, a unified national regulatory framework avoiding state-by-state complexities, and greater tolerance for well-defined business models. Ideal candidates are businesses where compliance is integral to credibility, such as B2B crypto platforms, stablecoin payment solutions, and financial infrastructure projects. The core distinction is between seeking speed and initial validation (U.S. MSB) versus pursuing stable, long-term compliance (Canada MSB). Ultimately, the Canadian MSB forces a fundamental question: is the project prepared to operate crypto payments as a legitimate financial service?

marsbit01/21 08:42

Preferred Entry-Level License for Encrypted Payments: Canada MSB

marsbit01/21 08:42

When Ethereum Pays Interest to TradFi: Staking Hits New Highs, Exit Queue Clears, Is ETH at a Structural Turning Point?

Ethereum Staking Enters TradFi: A Structural Turning Point for ETH? The recent distribution of staking rewards by Grayscale's Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) marks a historic milestone, representing the first time a U.S. spot crypto ETF has distributed native staking yields to shareholders. This event signals a pivotal shift, as Ethereum's consensus-generated yield is now packaged within a traditional financial product, making it accessible to mainstream investors without requiring technical knowledge of private keys or blockchain operations. This development coincides with significant on-chain data: over 30% of ETH's circulating supply (36 million ETH) is now staked, a new all-time high, indicating a move from speculative asset to a long-term, yield-generating instrument. Concurrently, the validator exit queue has nearly cleared, while the entry queue is growing, suggesting strong demand to lock ETH for its stable returns. Together, these trends suggest Ethereum is evolving from a volatile asset into a recognized "yield-bearing asset" within traditional finance (TradFi). The maturation of this staking economy, despite ongoing regulatory uncertainties, points towards potential adoption by large-scale institutional capital, fundamentally altering ETH's role in the global financial landscape.

marsbit01/21 08:25

When Ethereum Pays Interest to TradFi: Staking Hits New Highs, Exit Queue Clears, Is ETH at a Structural Turning Point?

marsbit01/21 08:25

The Year Token Economics Were Debunked

The year 2025 is portrayed as a turning point where the fundamental economic model of crypto tokens was invalidated. The passage of regulatory frameworks like the CLARITY Act in the US forced projects to choose between being classified as a security (under the SEC) or a commodity (under the CFTC), with most falling into the former category. This led to a crisis of "coin rights" (币权). A key trend emerged: traditional financial institutions began acquiring crypto companies, but only for their technology and talent, explicitly excluding the associated tokens from deals. Examples include Circle's acquisition of Interop Labs (without the AXL token) and similar moves by Kraken and Coinbase. This shattered the investor narrative that buying a project's token was equivalent to owning equity, as tokens held no legal claim to a company's assets or profits. Simultaneously, major DeFi protocols like Aave and Uniswap faced internal conflicts. Aave's developers were accused of diverting front-end fees from the community treasury, while Uniswap had to implement complex legal structures to distribute fees to token holders without attracting SEC scrutiny. This highlighted a core dilemma: providing token dividends risked being classified as a security, while avoiding regulation meant tokens remained valueless. The article concludes that the crypto industry is being assimilated into traditional finance, but this "fusion" means value is flowing toward legally recognized entities—companies, equity, and licenses—rather than to token holders. Tokens, like American Depositary Shares (ADS), may remain as tradable rights, but they lack the legal protections and claims of traditional equity, marking the end of an era for the original token economy promise.

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marsbit01/21 06:06

Chorus One Joins Forces With Ledger Enterprise To Boost Global Adoption of Institutional-Grade Crypto Staking

Chorus One has partnered with Ledger Enterprise to enhance institutional-grade crypto staking services globally. This collaboration aims to provide secure, compliant, and seamless multi-chain staking solutions to institutional investors, including crypto exchanges, custodians, and asset managers. By integrating Chorus One's staking infrastructure into Ledger Enterprise's platform, the partnership simplifies staking for institutions while ensuring strong security and governance. Chorus One, which supports over 30 Web3 protocols and has approximately $3.5 billion in total value staked, will expand its reach through Ledger's user base. The alliance is expected to drive mainstream adoption of digital assets and Web3 products, leveraging regulatory clarity and anticipated market growth.

TheNewsCrypto01/21 05:35

Chorus One Joins Forces With Ledger Enterprise To Boost Global Adoption of Institutional-Grade Crypto Staking

TheNewsCrypto01/21 05:35

Former "NFT Chain" Spends $250 Million to Compete with Stripe and Circle

Polygon Labs has acquired Coinme and Sequence for over $250 million, positioning itself as a "stablecoin rail" competitor to Stripe and Circle. Coinme, a licensed money transmitter in 48 U.S. states, provides a compliant fiat on-ramp via a vast cash-to-crypto network. Sequence offers smart wallet infrastructure that abstracts blockchain complexities for end-users. Together, these acquisitions enable Polygon to offer a full-stack solution for stablecoin payments, combining regulatory access, user-friendly technology, and physical cash integration. This strategy aims to capture value in the growing stablecoin payment market, competing with closed ecosystems like Circle’s Arc and service-oriented platforms like Stripe’s Tempo, while avoiding the token economic pitfalls seen in projects like Tether’s Plasma.

比推01/20 19:05

Former "NFT Chain" Spends $250 Million to Compete with Stripe and Circle

比推01/20 19:05

Pharos Ecosystem Security Guide: Full-Link Risk Control for RWA Asset Integration

"Pharos Ecosystem Security Guide: Comprehensive Risk Control for RWA Asset Integration" This guide provides developers in the Pharos ecosystem with a practical framework for integrating Real-World Assets (RWAs), addressing the unique challenges of combining off-chain legal claims with on-chain functionality. Pharos’s Layer 1 infrastructure, featuring Block-STM for parallel execution and dual EVM/WASM support, offers the high-speed settlement and complex computational power required for RWA operations. The analysis identifies two primary RWA models: 1) the on-chain to off-chain model (e.g., fundraising in stablecoins for off-chain investments like U.S. Treasuries) and 2) the asset tokenization model (e.g., fractionalizing real estate for on-chain ownership). The core focus is mitigating critical risks beyond smart contracts. Key strategies include: enforcing identity compliance via smart contract-level whitelisting and DID integration; implementing oracle-based circuit breakers to halt operations during stablecoin depegging events; ensuring asset authenticity with multi-source oracles for real-time NAV updates; mandating transparency for off-chain Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs); designing built-in redemption queues and liquidity buffers to prevent secondary market collapses; and rigorously defending against inherited EVM vulnerabilities using audited libraries and reentrancy guards. The conclusion emphasizes that RWA security is a full-stack challenge, requiring robust integration of legal, financial, and technical safeguards to ensure asset authenticity and systemic resilience on Pharos.

marsbit01/20 14:10

Pharos Ecosystem Security Guide: Full-Link Risk Control for RWA Asset Integration

marsbit01/20 14:10

Messari: Only KYC Can Curb Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

Concerns about insider trading are increasing in prediction markets, especially around geopolitical events. Messari analyst Austin Weiler argues that effective enforcement is only practical on platforms implementing Know Your Customer (KYC) standards. KYC allows platforms to restrict access for high-risk users, increases the cost of abuse, and enables regulatory cooperation. Non-KYC and fully on-chain markets face near-impossible enforcement challenges due to the inability to link wallets to real identities. While platforms like Kalshi enforce strict KYC under CFTC oversight, others like Polymarket have varying practices, and decentralized alternatives often lack KYC entirely. Recent suspicious trades, such as one ahead of a Venezuela-related event, have intensified regulatory scrutiny. Weiler concludes that without identity verification, insider trading cannot be effectively prevented.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 13:29

Messari: Only KYC Can Curb Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

TheNewsCrypto01/20 13:29

Hong Kong Industry Group Pushes Back on Tougher Crypto Manager Rules

A Hong Kong securities industry group, the HKSFPA, has criticized key parts of the city's proposed regulatory framework for virtual asset management. The group warns that the plan could deter traditional asset managers from gaining exposure to cryptocurrencies. A major point of contention is the removal of the existing 10% threshold, which currently allows Type 9 licensed managers to allocate a small portion of a fund to crypto without a full license. The proposed rules would require a full virtual asset license for any crypto allocation, which the HKSFPA calls disproportionate and costly. The group also raised concerns that proposed custody rules, requiring assets to be held only with SFC-licensed custodians, would disrupt venture capital and early-stage token investing, as many local custodians do not support such assets. The feedback highlights the industry's desire for risk-commensurate regulation rather than a one-size-fits-all approach that could hinder Hong Kong's ambitions to become a crypto hub.

TheNewsCrypto01/20 11:05

Hong Kong Industry Group Pushes Back on Tougher Crypto Manager Rules

TheNewsCrypto01/20 11:05

Hong Kong Professionals Association Urges Regulators To Ease Crypto Reporting Rules

Hong Kong Securities & Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) has urged regulators to ease certain aspects of the OECD’s Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and related amendments to Hong Kong’s Common Reporting Standard (CRS). While generally supportive, the association raised concerns about record-keeping obligations for dissolved entities and uncapped penalties for minor technical errors. It proposed appointing third-party custodians for dissolved firms and introducing penalty caps for unintentional errors. The group also recommended a simplified registration process for crypto service providers with no annual filings. Hong Kong is among 76 jurisdictions committed to implementing CARF by 2028 as part of its broader strategy to become a global crypto hub.

bitcoinist01/20 10:01

Hong Kong Professionals Association Urges Regulators To Ease Crypto Reporting Rules

bitcoinist01/20 10:01

RootData Launches Industry's First Cryptocurrency Exchange Transparency Ranking, Boosting Compliance and Growth

RootData has launched the industry's first transparency-focused exchange ranking, "Top Cryptocurrency Exchanges Ranked by Transparency," moving beyond traditional volume-based metrics. The ranking, introduced during the December Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, is now open for global exchange applications. It evaluates exchanges across six key dimensions: token economics and unlock transparency, project progress and key event disclosure, team background and capital endorsement, announcement accuracy, asset reserve transparency, token listing mechanisms, and regulatory compliance with audit data. This initiative aims to transform transparency from an abstract concept into a quantifiable standard, encouraging exchanges to disclose critical information as a mandatory practice rather than an option. Enhanced transparency helps build differentiated brand trust, attract institutional investors, and secure a competitive edge in an increasingly regulated market. RootData, a Web3 asset data platform processing over 4.2 million monthly search requests, is backed by investors such as NLVC, Boyaa Interactive, and Mask Network. Its data and research have been cited by leading institutions including The Wall Street Journal and Binance Research.

marsbit01/20 03:46

RootData Launches Industry's First Cryptocurrency Exchange Transparency Ranking, Boosting Compliance and Growth