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FTX Implosion Proves California Regulation Should Distinguish Custodial from Non-Custodial Business Models

December 15, 2022
The catastrophic collapse of FTX has once again placed the cryptocurrency industry in the crosshairs of policymakers with calls for more regulation and tougher...

Bitcoin ATMs and Why KYC is Important

November 15, 2022
Over the last several years, there has been an influx of “BTMs” popping up all over the place. According to Coin ATM Radar, at...

Recent CFPB Enforcement Action Should be a Warning to Crypto

October 25, 2022
Back in February 2021, BitAML wrote a blog titled: CFPB: Consumer protection is ramping up in crypto – where we discussed how consumer protection...

AB 2269 vetoed. Here’s how California moves forward with sensible, effective cryptocurrency regulation.

September 26, 2022
AB 2269 vetoed. Here’s how California moves forward with sensible, effective cryptocurrency regulation. On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed California Assembly Bill 2269 (AB...

AB 2269 – What does this bill mean for the Crypto industry?

September 20, 2022
Recently, the California legislature passed AB 2269, which has now made its way to the Governor’s desk. The bill would effectively require ANY individuals...

UPDATE: Ukraine bitcoin market is hot, but beware of U.S. regulatory sanctions

August 15, 2022
Update – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy legalized crypto in Ukraine by signing into law a bill on virtual assets. The bill was signed into...

“California: Next Frontier In Cryptocurrency”

August 1, 2022
*First published in CrossTech Magazine – 5th Edition on July 25, 2022; “California: Next Frontier” in Cryptocurrency, talks about California’s cryptocurrency regulations and Gov....

ACFCS Launches New Crypto Compliance Designation

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022 – BitAML is excited to announce the launch of the ACFCS (Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists), “Crypto Compliance Specialization.” Launched...

Does California’s new crypto order create more opportunity for crypto?

May 9, 2022
California takes another big step toward the realization of its ambitious regulatory vision for cryptocurrency business in the state. If you’re running a crypto...