The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has created a challenging situation for public blockchains, potentially putting them on a collision course with Europe's privacy guardians. One of the main tensions is GDPR’s data minimization principle. This principle means that organizations can’t collect and retain more data than is...
It’s a cliché used all too often today, but it’s true. What does it really mean? Does it mean ensuring that a bank account is accessible to all? Or does it simply enable them to open accounts that are emptied by the burgeoning predatory fee ecosystem? Or does it mean...
Sei’s recent integration with crypto compliance firm Elliptic isn’t another typical blockchain partnership announcement. As we’ve discussed, it’s a monumental change, quietly but aggressively redefining the parameters of the crypto compliance landscape and helping to welcome the institutional money that means business. Put aside all the hoopla about DeFi and...
In the rapidly changing world of blockchain technology, purpose-built blockchains, known as specialized blockchains, are starting to find their place. Each of these chains has its own special use cases and benefits. They bring new challenges as well, notably in the realms of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and compliance. Sei addresses...
The EDPB’s opinion was released last week, and it is a privacy bombshell for the blockchain universe. Their draft guidelines, intended to fit blockchain technology into the GDPR framework, are sending waves of concern throughout the industry. So the question is not whether this will affect Asia, but how it...
Cryptocurrency is already under extreme regulatory fire. Recently, the Quarterly Review repository—created by Code for America and developed in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Transportation—has been used by many states. This isn’t just about anti-slapping wrist; it’s about setting tangible lines in the sand and ensuring crypto businesses are...
On April 8, 2025, Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham issued release 9063-25. This report describes a major reshaping of the Division of Enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The release draws attention to the important role self-reporting and timely cooperation played in resolving noncompliance matters. Specifically, it aims...
