BIS Warns Crypto Self-Custody Could Become New AML Loophole

A new Bank of International Settlement (BIS) paper argues that self-custodied crypto could become the next weak point in anti-money laundering enforcement if regulators tighten rules around other payment rails without closing the gap around user-controlled wallets. The core concern is straightforward: when one channel becomes harder to use, illicit flows do not disappear. They […]

Bitcoin Supply Crosses 20 Million Milestone: How Long Will The Final 1 Million Take?

20 million coins out of Bitcoin’s 21 million supply cap have now been mined. Here’s how long it will take for the remaining tokens to hit circulation. Bitcoin Supply Reaches 20 Million Milestone After 6,267 Days In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed the latest milestone achieved by the Bitcoin […]