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CA Crypto Regulation: Custodial vs. Non-Custodial

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The catastrophic collapse of FTX has once again placed the cryptocurrency industry in the crosshairs of policymakers with calls for more regulation and tougher rules. The headwinds of bad press, the perception that crypto is un- or under-regulated, and the betrayal felt by so many consumers who held funds with FTX, could not come at…

Bitcoin ATMs and Why KYC is Important

Bitcoin ATMs and Why KYC is Important

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Over the last several years, there has been an influx of “BTMs” popping up all over the place. According to Coin ATM Radar, at the time of writing, there are over 39,000 Bitcoin ATMs in the world today compared to 14,000 at the end of 2020. Of these, nearly 87% are reportedly located in the…