Regulators found 6.65 million AML violations at Bithumb, including 45,772 crypto transfers involving 18 unregistered overseas VASPs.
March 16, 2026
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Regulators found 6.65 million AML violations at Bithumb, including 45,772 crypto transfers involving 18 unregistered overseas VASPs.
The fine stems from approximately 6.65 million violations related to KYC and transaction restrictions.
The regulator ended its civil enforcement case accusing the DeSo creator of wire fraud and selling unregistered crypto securities.
The company’s stack now stands at 761,068 bitcoin, acquired for $57.61 billion.
The Japanese bitcoin treasury firm structured the financing with premium-priced shares and warrants that could unlock up to $531 million.
International law enforcement effort targets approval-phishing schemes tied to crypto investment fraud.
Hana Financial Group will collaborate with Standard Chartered on digital assets following its stablecoin partnership with USDC issuer Circle earlier in March.
Strategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 billion last week, lifting total holdings to 761,068 BTC as it funds purchases through record sales of its STRC
Crypto’s innovation dazzles but fragments liquidity. Institutions demand boring reliability over novel protocols to move real capital at scale.
Metaplanet raised $255 million and launched new warrants to fund more Bitcoin purchases as it pushes toward a 210,000 BTC treasury target.
