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News | January 21, 2026

Argentina gets first BTC credit card

Argentina debuts Bitcoin credit card; NY to criminalize unlicensed crypto ops; France gripped by surge in crypto kidnappings.

News | January 15, 2026

Brazil Central Bank ex-official launches stablecoin

Brazil Central Bank ex-official launches BRD stablecoin; India tightens AML/KYC for crypto; UK MPs want crypto donation ban

News | January 7, 2026

UK doubles down on crypto tax collection

UK implements CARF rules for crypto users; adoption grows in LATAM; Bitcoin ATM scams cost US $333M in 2025.

News | January 5, 2026

Crystal integrates with Zoniqx for RWA compliance intelligence

Crystal Intelligence partners with Zoniqx to integrate blockchain intelligence into tokenized real-world assets.

News | December 17, 2025

Australian regulator relaxes crypto rules

Australia, the UK, & South Africa advance new crypto regulations, covering guidance, timelines, & approvals.

News | December 15, 2025

DIFC Courts to permit blockchain intelligence for court users

DIFC Courts launch third-party services to support digital asset dispute resolution, including blockchain intelligence and custody solutions.

News | December 12, 2025

Stop scams faster with Crystal Expert and Scam Alert integration

Crystal Expert now integrates with ScamAlert, delivering real-time scam intelligence.

News | December 11, 2025

IMF & US’s nod to crypto, Italy assertive on MiCAR

IMF sees stablecoin promise & risk; US prioritizes crypto charters; Italy enforces MiCA licensing by end 2025.

News | December 3, 2025

Interpol & Europol fight crime, Sony’s crypto move

Interpol labels crypto scam hubs as a global crisis; Europol shuts down mixer; Sony files for USD stablecoin.

News | November 26, 2025

ECB: Stablecoin’s $280B Market Cap Threatens EU Banks

ECB warns on $280B stablecoin risk, IRS Form 1099-DA tightens crypto taxes, China mining rebounds despite ban.

News | November 24, 2025

Hadron by Tether partners with Crystal to advance RWA compliance

Hadron by Tether collaborates with Crystal Intelligence to provide blockchain analytics and compliance infrastructure for institutions tokenizing real

News | November 19, 2025

Crypto-to-cash networks exposed: ICIJ reveals billions bypassing AML

ICIJ reveals global crypto-to-cash networks moving billions with minimal oversight, highlighting major AML blind spots.

News | November 12, 2025

Brazil extends rules over virtual assets & crypto

Brazil extends virtual asset & crypto rules; UK consults on stablecoin regulation; Circle quells EU AMLR 2027 concerns.

News | November 5, 2025

Balancer DeFi hack loss dropped to $98M

$19M recovered in Balancer DeFi hack, Western Union filed a stablecoin patent & Hong Kong eased crypto rules.

News | October 29, 2025

Korea targets Cambodian crypto laundering gangs

Korea-Cambodia crypto crime surge, Africa’s legal shift on DeFi, and UK tax clampdown on exchange investors.