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Systematic AML Failures at Coinbase Europe: 31% of Transactions Went Unmonitored

On 6 November 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) announced enforcement action against Coinbase Europe Limited for serious anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring failures, imposing a monetary penalty of €21,464,734 (discounted from €30,663,906 under the settlement scheme; subject to High Court confirmation). What the regulator found Scope of failure: Configuration

10 November 2025 No Comments

Is there a Duty of Care for Crypto Exchanges?

The rapid growth of the digital asset market has brought significant legal scrutiny, particularly regarding the civil liability of crypto trading platforms for customer losses. Central to this discussion is the platform’s duty of care – a legal obligation to protect its customers’ assets and provide a secure service. European

27 October 2025 No Comments