AML crackdown eclipses securities enforcement as crypto’s top regulatory risk: Report
Anti-Money Laundering enforcement has surpassed securities violations as crypto's top regulatory threat. US AML fines hit $1.06 billion in H1 2025, with the DOJ and FinCEN targeting major exchanges like OKX and KuCoin. Meanwhile, SEC crypto penalties collapsed 97% year-over-year. Basel capital rules and mandatory smart contract audits reshape compliance globally, impacting Indian crypto exchanges seeking institutional adoption pathways.
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