China’s foreign exchange regulator has imposed stricter controls on cryptocurrency-related activities, requiring banks to monitor and report high-risk trades. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) mandates that banks track foreign exchange behaviors linked to underground banking, cross-border gambling, and illegal crypto transactions. These measures compel banks to assess the identity, funds, and frequency of […]
Cyprus SEC Enforces EU Crypto Regulation — Key Deadlines Loom
Key deadlines for crypto-asset regulation are approaching, as Cyprus’ regulator announced that the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) will take effect for service providers by December 2024, with registration closing by October. Providers already registered may operate until mid-2026 or until their authorization status is determined, marking a major shift in crypto compliance across […]
‘Cheating Is Bad:’ Hamster Kombat Enforces Anti-Cheating Mechanism Before Airdrop
Hamster Kombat, one of the hottest clicker games on Telegram, introduced an undefined anti-cheating mechanism that penalizes users who try to game its reward system. The team highlighted the relevance of “doing everything right,” protecting members and players who have not used these techniques to gain an unfair advantage for the upcoming airdrop. Hamster Kombat […]