U.S. Senate Takes Major Step Toward Stablecoin Regulation with GENIUS Act Vote
In a landmark move for cryptocurrency regulation, the U.S. Senate voted 66-32 on Monday night, 19 May to advance the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). The procedural cloture vote clears the way for further debate and amendments, marking a significant bipartisan push to establish clear rules for stablecoins – […]
US Senate Passes Landmark Stablecoin Bill: A New Era for Digital Finance?
18 June 2025 In a significant stride for the cryptocurrency world, the U.S. Senate has just passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act with strong bipartisan support (68-30). This landmark legislation, championed by Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), marks a pivotal moment, aiming to […]
What is the U.S. GENIUS Act: A Guide for Business Owners and Stablecoin Regulation
The digital currency landscape is undergoing significant transformation, with stablecoins—cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar—gaining prominence in global finance. Recognizing the need for regulatory clarity, the U.S. Senate has introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. This legislation aims to establish a comprehensive framework for stablecoin issuance […]
Know-Your-Transaction (KYT) Procedures: A New Standard for Crypto Compliance
In the early days of crypto, most compliance programs focused heavily on Know Your Customer (KYC)—verifying the identity of users before they could transact. But as crypto adoption grows and regulators raise the bar for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, it’s no longer enough to know who your users are. You also need to know what […]
Institutional vs. Retail Crypto Custody: Security, Compliance & 2025 Trends
The Custody Wake-Up Call of 2025 Another year, another billion-dollar hack. In early 2025, Bybit, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, suffered a $1.5 billion security breach, shaking confidence in crypto storage solutions. For institutional investors, this event reignited concerns over regulatory liability, operational risk, and investor trust. For retail investors, it was another stark […]
Singapore Mandates Crypto Firms to Cease Overseas Activity by 30 June
Singapore’s central bank has set a deadline of 30 June 2025, for local crypto service providers to stop offering digital token (DT) services to overseas markets unless they secure a license. This directive came from the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) response to industry feedback on its proposed regulatory framework for Digital Token Service Providers […]
What Does KYT in Crypto Mean?
As the crypto ecosystem matures, regulatory expectations have evolved beyond just knowing who is using your platform. Now, it’s equally critical to understand how funds are moving. This is where KYT in crypto becomes important. Defining KYT KYT is a foundational part of crypto compliance that focuses on the ongoing, often real-time monitoring of blockchain […]
Best Practices for KYT Implementation on Crypto Platform
As regulatory scrutiny increases and institutional adoption of crypto expands, Know Your Transaction (KYT) has become a non-negotiable compliance and security framework for crypto exchanges, financial institutions, and blockchain-based platforms. Unlike Know Your Customer (KYC), which focuses on user identity verification, KYT enables real-time transaction monitoring to prevent illicit activities such as money laundering, terrorist […]
Navigating Essential Compliance Standards in Crypto
As the crypto industry matures, so do the expectations around compliance standards. What once operated in a regulatory grey area is now under increasing scrutiny from governments, financial regulators, and institutional partners worldwide. For crypto exchanges, wallet providers, DeFi protocols, and token issuers, compliance isn’t just about avoiding penalties but also crucially involves building trust, […]
U.S. Regulators Approve Blockchain in Banking —What This Means for You
How U.S. Regulators Are Transforming Blockchain in Banking—Are You Ready? A Defining Moment for Financial Institutions—Who Will Lead? For years, regulatory uncertainty was the single biggest obstacle to blockchain adoption in financial services. Without a clear legal framework, banks, fintechs, and enterprises hesitated to integrate blockchain-based solutions into their operations. That roadblock has now been […]
