Regulators worldwide are exploring new ways to balance crypto innovation with investor protection. This week, the US and UK launched a joint task force on digital assets, Australia’s regulator granted stablecoin exemptions to ease compliance, and a South African asset manager cautioned that Bitcoin ETFs could pose systemic risks if investors over-concentrate holdings. US and UK launch transatlantic task

In the payments world, leading platforms stand out not just through innovation, but by making compliance a core strength. Volet.com, a prominent digital payments platform, has built its reputation by putting regulatory compliance at the heart of everything it does—turning what many see as a challenge into a competitive advantage that protects customers and builds trust.  

This week, France sought ESMA oversight to fix EU crypto license flaws, the UAE stepped up action against global crypto crime, and a Canadian teen hacker reoffended while on bail. These stories highlight regulatory gaps, the urgent need for stronger safeguards worldwide, and the fluid nature of crypto theft. France joins Italy and Austria in

Crystal Intelligence has published its 2025 Crypto Hacks and Scams Report, delivering a comprehensive overview of digital asset crime trends over the last 14 years. Drawing from proprietary data and investigations, the report analyzes more than 1,000 confirmed incidents involving hacks, fraud, and DeFi breaches — together accounting for over $22.7 billion in stolen funds. The report, which spans

This week’s top crypto stories highlight a growing trend: governments around the world are stepping in to tighten oversight and improve digital asset security. In El Salvador, the National Bitcoin Office is shifting $682 million worth of Bitcoin into multiple wallets to boost transparency and reduce risk. Meanwhile, in Tokyo, over 130 stakeholders from government

Crystal Intelligence hosted this webinar to discuss the current and future state of the crypto industry in Australia.It examined regulation, crypto’s intersection with gambling in Australia,the rise and risksof crypto ATMs, and how industry governance compares with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulations (MiCA)and other jurisdictions. Crypto businesses entering Australia, regulators, compliance teams, and law enforcement will all gain valuable insights from the expert panel. Jessica Chuah, Crystal Intelligence VP of Growth for

When Hamas’s cyber unit posts cryptocurrency wallet addresses on Telegram, they’re not just asking for donations—they’re revealing a sophisticated network of small-scale money services that help convert digital assets into cash. New research from RUSI’s Project CRAAFT, powered by Crystal Intelligence data, exposes how terrorist groups exploit these overlooked intermediaries. The findings should concern every compliance officer, law enforcement

Organized crime networks are rapidly evolving, blending old fraud tactics with new forms of abuse and exploitation. From Southeast Asian fraud compounds developing sextortion networks to NFT scams in Hanoi and darknet child exploitation by a teacher in the US, these cases reveal the risks the crypto industry faces of potentially enabling these insidious criminal

Crypto crime is increasing globally – from Vietnam’s $200M PAYN Ponzi scheme to Brazil’s Bitcoin kidnappings and North Korea’s Lazarus heists funding weapons programs. These cases highlight the urgent need for stronger compliance, coordinated enforcement, and increased vigilance in financial and law enforcement sectors. Here’s what you need to know this week.  Vietnam Police bust

If you’ve ever tried to investigate a Cardano (ADA) transaction and hit a wall; no visualization, no entity links, no clear way to trace funds; that ends today. Full ADA support is now live in Crystal. This upgrade brings Cardano into the same investigative ecosystem as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and XLM, complete with interactive graphs,