KYC

Exchanges

There’s a Bigger Scam Than Anything in Crypto, It’s Called KYC/AML

Anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer practices have cost many billions more than all ICO scams put together – yet, what they have produced?

Business  ·  27 July 2018
Blockchain

Major Banks, Regulators Trial ‘Know Your Customer’ App on R3’s Corda

Around 40 participants have trialed a "self-sovereign" know-your-customer application that gives customers more control over their data.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2018
Regulation

Surprise KYC: Investors in Tezos’ Troubled ICO Might Finally Be Fed Up

After infighting brought months of delays, Tezos investors finally seemed about to receive their crypto tokens. Then something unexpected happened...

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2018
KYC

Bank of America Now Considers Crypto a Business Risk

The bank warns its investors that cryptocurrencies could hamper its ability to comply with anti-money-laundering regulations, among other dangers.

Markets  ·  23 February 2018
Ethereum

How to Help ICOs Go Legit

Speculation on utility is a bad idea, but ICOs can be an appealing alternative to venture capital, argues the head of blockchain R&D at Santander.

Tech  ·  8 February 2018
Exchanges

When Crypto Exchanges Hold More Than Your Money

Regulators want cryptocurrency exchanges to know who their customers are – but that requires these companies to collect very sensitive information.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 February 2018
KYC

Cambridge Blockchain, IHS Markit Ink KYC Partnership

Cambridge Blockchain has partnered with IHS Markit to help financial institutions resolve compliance issues relating to know-your-customer information

Policy & regulation  ·  1 February 2018
Bitcoin

Crypto Exchange Poloniex to Impose Customer ID Requirements

Cryptocurrency exchange service Poloniex is taking steps to ramp up the information it gathers on customers.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 December 2017
Regulation

Here’s What’s Standing in the Way of a Tokenized Economy

The challenges of digital identity, AML/KYC and common technical standards must be overcome to deliver on the promise of blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 November 2017
Smart Contracts

State Bank of India to Beta Test Blockchain Smart Contracts Next Month

The State Bank of India is planning to beta launch smart contracts and blockchain-based know-your-customer processes.

Business  ·  20 November 2017
Japan

Japan’s GMO Internet Unveils New Blockchain KYC Project

Japanese digital services firm GMO Internet has debuted its latest blockchain project: a "know your customer" app aimed at the banking industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 October 2017
Investments

Blockchain KYC Startup Raises $1.6 Million in Seed Funding

A blockchain startup headquartered in Sweden has raised $1.6 million in new funding.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 October 2017
Regulation

US Congressman: Cryptocurrencies Need Tighter Rules

During a speech Friday, a member of US Congress called for tighter anti-money laundering controls for cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 July 2017
India

India’s Biggest Stock Exchange is Testing Blockchain KYC

India’s biggest stock exchange and a group of domestic banks recently collaborated on a know-your-customer data trial involving blockchain. The test involved the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), ICICI Bank, IDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, IndusInd Bank and RBL Bank, as well as HDFC Securities, a Mumbai-based brokerage. Blockchain startup Elemential provided the technology for the […]

Tech  ·  8 February 2017
KYC

R3 Banks Trial Blockchain Identity Registry

Ten global banks have tested a distributed ledger-based know-your-customer registry through the R3 blockchain consortium.

Business  ·  11 November 2016