Merkle Science

🧭 The U.S. just got serious about stablecoins. In a recent piece by Mriganka Pattnaik, CEO of Merkle Science, he breaks down why the GENIUS Act might be the first real turning point for crypto regulation in the U.S. No overreach. No political theater. Just clear structure, real compliance expectations—and a roadmap the industry can grow with. But the work isn’t over. Secondary markets, DeFi, and unhosted wallets are still regulatory blind spots. Definitely worth a read. Read the full piece on the Financial Columnist 👇

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🚨 Smurfing isn’t just for fiat anymore. Cybercriminals are increasingly applying structuring tactics in crypto—sending dozens of transactions just below AML thresholds to avoid detection and obscure laundering trails. A breakdown of what every compliance team should know about smurfing: • How smurfing is used to evade both regulatory reporting and internal monitoring • What makes peel chains different from simple transaction splitting • Why static thresholds fail—and what behavior-based monitoring can do instead Smurfing activity might look routine on the surface—but underneath, it's designed to mislead. 📥 Read the full breakdown ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ek3Sbj3f

Know the Red Flags 🚩 🚩 🚩 What does crypto theft actually look like on-chain? In our comprehensive guide to tracing stolen crypto in 2025, we break down how to spot common red flags: • Blacklisted address connections • Behavioral laundering patterns • Coordinated peel chains Learn how to track stolen crypto ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRtksqT7

We’ve seen all of these—and more—in recent casework. Curious to hear your take 👇

🗞️ Here's your weekly recap of the biggest news in the world of crypto regulation and compliance: 👉🇺🇸 Nasdaq files to list VanEck spot Avalanche ETF | 🔗 https://bit.ly/42vcFQU 👉🇪🇺 Bitpanda secures third MiCA license in home jurisdiction of Austria | 🔗 https://bit.ly/4lmmvNH 👉🇺🇸 US Senate confirms Paul Atkins to lead SEC under Trump | 🔗 https://bit.ly/3E5tHNo       👉🇬🇧 Kraken taps Mastercard to launch crypto debit cards in Europe, UK | 🔗 https://bit.ly/3RbeP2M  👉🇺🇸 21Shares files for spot Dogecoin ETF in the US | 🔗 https://bit.ly/3RdcJzC  👉🇹🇭 Thailand targets foreign crypto P2P services in new anti-crime laws | 🔗 https://bit.ly/4csaO3D 👉🇺🇸 US to get its first XRP-based ETF, launching on NYSE Arca | 🔗 https://bit.ly/42wz9kv 👉🇵🇰 Pakistan appoints Changpeng Zhao as crypto adviser as adoption heats up | 🔗 https://bit.ly/4jpd6mm 👉🇭🇰 Hong Kong introduces crypto staking rules, reaffirms Web3 commitment | 🔗 https://bit.ly/42prjZH  Stay informed with the latest #CryptoCompliance & #CryptoRegulation news 📊

📸 An unforgettable evening at Salon Privé during Paris Blockchain Week. Set in an elegant Parisian apartment overlooking Place Vendôme, we brought together institutional leaders in Web3 for an evening of great conversations, curated cocktails, and Michelin-starred hors d’oeuvres. A huge thank you to our co-hosts Halborn, Hedera, BSV Association, Bridge, Stellar Development Foundation, and Cordial Systems for helping bring together the brightest minds in Web3 finance during Paris Blockchain Week. Merci to everyone who joined us—we couldn’t have asked for a better crowd or a better view. #ParisBlockchainWeek #CryptoCompliance #InstitutionalCrypto

Compliance isn’t optional anymore. It’s foundational. The FATF Travel Rule requires VASPs to share originator and beneficiary info for transactions above certain thresholds. Yet many still rely on outdated, threshold-only monitoring. The result? Gaps criminals exploit using tactics like smurfing—structuring transactions to fly under the radar. We unpack:  • How the Travel Rule works • The risks of non-compliance for businesses and jurisdictions • Why behavior-based transaction monitoring is the way forward Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDKssxBh #CryptoCompliance #TravelRule #AML #VASP

🕵 Traceability vs. Anonymity Crypto is pseudonymous — but it’s not untraceable. Every transaction lives on the blockchain. With the right tools and techniques, stolen funds can be followed across mixers, bridges, and even cross-chain. In our latest guide, we break down how to track crypto theft — including key indicators and methods like address clustering and transaction graph analysis. Read the guide ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eRtksqT7

🚨 MiCA enforcement is here—and most crypto firms aren’t ready. A wave of license rejections. Soaring compliance costs. Rising investor expectations. This isn’t just regulation—it’s a market reset. We break down what’s really happening behind the headlines—and what compliance teams need to do now to stay ahead. Read the full numbers breakdown here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evkP2sEG #MiCA #CryptoCompliance