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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.

News | October 23, 2025

Coinbase calls for innovation in AML compliance

Coinbase urges U.S. Treasury to modernize crypto AML rules with AI and blockchain innovation.

News | October 16, 2025

DOJ targets Prince Group in record crypto case

DOJ indicts Prince Group’s Chen Zhi for crypto fraud, filing a record $15B bitcoin forfeiture.

News | October 10, 2025

Strengthening crypto-fraud investigations in Cyprus and Greece

Crystal partners with Ondology Labs to enhance crypto-fraud investigations in Cyprus and Greece.

News | October 8, 2025

EU moves to sanction Russian stablecoin A7A5

EU plans sanctions on A7A5, the ruble-backed stablecoin linked to Russian banks and sanctions evasion.