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From Open-Source to Offense: The Samourai Wallet Case and the Expanding Reach of U.S. FinCrime Law
On July 30, 2025, the co-founders of Samourai Wallet – Keonne Rodriguez (CEO) and William Lonergan Hill (CTO) – entered guilty pleas in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to one count of conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business under 18 U.S.C. § 1960.

Tubrazy Shahid
Oct 287 min read
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The Role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in Curbing Crypto Scams
The Role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in Curbing Crypto Scams

Tubrazy Shahid
Apr 303 min read
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Understanding the Legal Obligations of Crypto Exchanges During Disputes
Legal Obligations of Crypto Exchanges During Disputes

Tubrazy Shahid
Apr 53 min read
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Beware of Investment Scams: Understanding the Risks Behind Promises of Guaranteed Profits
Beware of Investment Scams: Understanding the Risks Behind Promises of Guaranteed Profits

Tubrazy Shahid
Mar 314 min read
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Legal Considerations for a Decentralized Real Estate Fundraising Platform: SAFT, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and Token Opinion
Legal Considerations for a Decentralized Real Estate Fundraising Platform: SAFT, Terms of Use, Disclaimer, and Token Opinion

Tubrazy Shahid
Mar 304 min read
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Optimizing Wallet Payments While Avoiding Third-Party Fees: A Practical Guide for the UK Market
Optimizing Wallet Payments While Avoiding Third-Party Fees: A Practical Guide for the UK Market

Tubrazy Shahid
Mar 284 min read
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Suspicious Activity Flag – Unusual Transaction Patterns Triggering Compliance Alerts
Suspicious Activity Flag

Tubrazy Shahid
Mar 233 min read
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KYC/AML Non-Compliance – Failure to Complete Identity Verification
KYC/AML Non-Compliance – Failure to Complete Identity Verification

Tubrazy Shahid
Mar 213 min read
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The UAE's Fintech Market Outlook: Insights and Future Forecasts
The UAE's Fintech Market Outlook: Insights and Future Forecasts

Tubrazy Shahid
Mar 173 min read
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Unverified Source of Funds – Depositing Funds from Unapproved or High-Risk Sources
Unverified Source of Funds – Depositing Funds from Unapproved or High-Risk Sources

Tubrazy Shahid
Mar 142 min read
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Who is Best for Crypto Legal Guidance: ChatGPT or a Professional Crypto Lawyer?
Who is Best for Crypto Legal Guidance: ChatGPT or a Professional Crypto Lawyer?

Tubrazy Shahid
Mar 93 min read
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Legal Assessment for CRYPTOVISTA, INC: Ensuring Compliance for Crypto App Licensing
Ensuring Compliance for Crypto App Licensing

Tubrazy Shahid
Mar 33 min read
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Virtual Assets, Payments, and Open Banking: Pivotal Components of the UAE's Fintech Ecosystem
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rapidly positioned itself as a global hub for financial technology (fintech), driven by its ambitious reg

Tubrazy Shahid
Feb 133 min read
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Building a FinTech Ecosystem: The Importance of Regulatory Licensing
Building a FinTech Ecosystem: The Importance of Regulatory Licensing

Tubrazy Shahid
Feb 83 min read
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Top Payment Trends Dominating the UAE in 2025: A Look Ahead
Top Payment Trends Dominating the UAE in 2025: A Look Ahead

Tubrazy Shahid
Feb 23 min read
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Crypto.com’s Acquisition of UAE-Based Brokerage Orion: Implications for the Regional Fintech Landscape
Crypto.com’s Acquisition of UAE-Based Brokerage Orion

Tubrazy Shahid
Jan 314 min read
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Reforming DOJ Regulations to Ensure Crypto Fraud Victims Are Made Whole
Reforming DOJ Regulations to Ensure Crypto Fraud Victims Are Made Whole

Tubrazy Shahid
Jan 303 min read
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Legal Considerations for Starting a Web3 Security Consulting Firm in Dubai Free Zones
Legal Considerations for Starting a Web3 Security Consulting Firm in Dubai Free Zones

Tubrazy Shahid
Jan 274 min read
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Regulatory Sandboxes: A Shortcut to Licensing for Innovative FinTech Solutions
Enter regulatory sandboxes—a groundbreaking concept that allows startups to test their ideas in a controlled environment while working close

Tubrazy Shahid
Jan 84 min read
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The Relationship Between Licensing and Data Privacy Compliance
The Relationship Between Licensing and Data Privacy Compliance

Tubrazy Shahid
Jan 63 min read
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