RegulationSouth Korea Removes Travel Rule Threshold for Crypto
South Korea's Cabinet removed the $700 Travel Rule threshold, applying it to all transfers between registered crypto platforms.
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RegulationAUSTRAC Suspends Cryptolink Bitcoin ATMs
AUSTRAC suspended Cryptolink's registration for three months over reporting failures. The operator already paid a $56,340 fine in 2025.
RegulationOFAC Sanctions Iran-Linked Crypto Exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether
The US sanctioned crypto exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether plus an Iranian national over laundering $5 million in digital assets for the IRGC.
RegulationJapan Asks Crypto Exchanges to Add Withdrawal Delays Against Scams
Japan's FSA and police asked crypto exchanges to add withdrawal delays, address registration, and stronger authentication to fight scams.
RegulationBrazil Imposes 24-Hour Hold on Crypto Transfers Abroad
Brazil's central bank will require exchanges to hold crypto transfers abroad for up to 24 hours starting January 1, 2027, targeting fraud.
RegulationUS Senate Delays Clarity Act Vote to September
The US Senate postponed its first Clarity Act vote to September. XRP dropped 5.5% this week amid a fight over an ethics provision targeting Trump.
RegulationBernstein Warns of Crypto Selloff Risk Over CLARITY Act
Bernstein warns a stalled CLARITY Act could hit Bitcoin. Odds of passage have dropped to 31% on Polymarket amid Senate delays.
RegulationSEC Freezes Nasdaq QBTC Bitcoin Options After CME Challenge
The SEC paused Nasdaq's QBTC bitcoin index options after a CME Group jurisdiction challenge. Review continues through at least August 24.
RegulationUS Sanctions Iran's Hormuz Safe Bitcoin Insurance Scheme
The US Treasury sanctioned Hormuz Safe, an Iranian marine insurance scheme for the Strait of Hormuz that accepted bitcoin payments funneled to the IRGC.