--- title: News & Events | News & Events description: News & Events | News & Events --- # News & Events ![](https://blog.merklescience.com/hubfs/New%20Capabilities%20in%20Risk%20and%20Compliance%20-1.png) [News & Events](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news-events) ### [New Capabilities in Risk and Compliance](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/enhanced-capabilities-in-risk-and-compliance) Sep 4, 2024 1:12:00 PM We’re thrilled to announce a series of powerful updates to Merkle Science’s blockchain analytics tools, [Compass](https://www.merklescience.com/platform/transaction-wallet-monitoring) and [Tracker](https://www.merklescience.com/platform/cryptocrime-investigation), designed to give you greater control, flexibility, and insight into your risk management and investigation processes. [Read More](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/enhanced-capabilities-in-risk-and-compliance) ![Merkle Science acquires Staging Labs](https://blog.merklescience.com/hubfs/Banner-1%201.png) [News & Events](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news-events) ### [Merkle Science Acquires Staging Labs to Boost EVM Attribution](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/announcement-merkle-science-acquires-staging-labs-to-boost-evm-attribution) Jun 4, 2024 5:38:28 PM Merkle Science has acquired [Staging Labs](https://www.staginglabs.io/), a leading company in real-time mitigation technology for the cryptocurrency industry. This acquisition expands Merkle Science's product range and presence in the US and Canada. [Read More](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/announcement-merkle-science-acquires-staging-labs-to-boost-evm-attribution) ![](https://blog.merklescience.com/hubfs/CFTC%20Pressure%20Mounts%20for%20DeFi%20Protocols%20to%20Register%20and%20Comply%20%281%29.png) [RegWatch](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/regwatch), [AML](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/aml), [News & Events](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news-events), [decentralized finance](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/decentralized-finance) ### [CFTC Pressure Mounts for DeFi Protocols to Register and Comply](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/cftc-pressure-mounts-for-defi-protocols-to-register-and-comply) Oct 12, 2023 12:46:27 PM Decentralized finance (DeFi) has exploded in popularity as an alternative venue for cryptocurrency trading, lending and other financial activities. However, [recent enforcement actions by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission](https://btlaw.com/en/insights/alerts/2023/cftc-reminds-defi-operators-to-register-and-comply-amidst-continued-enforcement) (CFTC) serve as a stern warning that DeFi protocols cannot ignore regulatory compliance obligations. DeFi operators must register appropriately and meet requirements under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) or risk penalties. [Read More](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/cftc-pressure-mounts-for-defi-protocols-to-register-and-comply) ![](https://blog.merklescience.com/hubfs/FDIC%20Sounds%20Alarm%20on%20Crypto.png) [RegWatch](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/regwatch), [#News](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news), [News & Events](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news-events) ### [FDIC Sounds Alarm on Crypto: How Blockchain Analytics Can Help Banks Respond](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/fdic-sounds-alarm-on-crypto-how-blockchain-analytics-can-help-banks-respond) Aug 17, 2023 11:54:42 AM ## Introduction The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) has added crypto to its [annual report](https://www.fdic.gov/analysis/risk-review/2023-risk-review/2023-risk-review-full.pdf) on risks facing U.S. banks, highlighting the "novel and complex risks" that digital assets pose to the banking system. The report is part of the FDIC's Risk Review, which provides a comprehensive summary of key developments and risks in the U.S. banking system. The FDIC has stated that it is prepared to engage in "robust supervisory discussions" with the depository institutions it oversees.  [Read More](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/fdic-sounds-alarm-on-crypto-how-blockchain-analytics-can-help-banks-respond) ![](https://blog.merklescience.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-06-06%20at%208.27.02%20PM.png) [#News](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news), [cryptocrime](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/cryptocrime), [News & Events](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news-events) ### [The DFintoch Scam: Origins and Operations](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/the-df-fintoch-scam-origins-and-operations) Jun 6, 2023 4:14:34 PM In a stunning twist of events, a small crypto investment platform known as Fintoch or DFintoch mysteriously vanished into thin air along with $31.6 million of user funds. Promising investors a daily profit of 1% and claiming ties to the prestigious financial institution Morgan Stanley, DFintoch now appears to have been an elaborate scheme designed to steal people's hard-earned money. [Read More](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/the-df-fintoch-scam-origins-and-operations) ![](https://blog.merklescience.com/hubfs/US%20SEC%20Charges.png) [News & Events](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news-events) ### [Fake volume, fake endorsements: The SEC comes down on TRON founder Justin Sun](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/fake-volume-fake-endorsements-the-sec-comes-down-on-tron-founder-justin-sun) Mar 27, 2023 1:45:04 PM In a filing on March 22, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged TRON founder Justin Sun with fraud, along with three companies he owned: Tron Foundation, BitTorrent Foundation, and Rainberry Inc. [Read More](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/fake-volume-fake-endorsements-the-sec-comes-down-on-tron-founder-justin-sun) ![Merkle Science secures SOC 2 Type 2 certification to keep with IT Security standards.](https://blog.merklescience.com/hubfs/image-Mar-21-2023-12-13-48-7646-PM.png) [News & Events](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news-events) ### [Another Step Towards IT Security, Merkle Science Secures SOC 2 type 2 Certification](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/another-step-towards-it-security-merkle-science-secures-soc-2-type-2-certification) Mar 21, 2023 12:28:01 PM Merkle Science, the leading predictive Web3 risk and intelligence platform, has received SOC 2 Type 2 certification, validating its commitment to security and compliance in the corporate, government and fintech space. Security and compliance are important goals at Merkle Science. The SOC 2 Type 2 accreditation assures our customers and partners that our platform is secure, reliable and in line with industry standards. It reflects our commitment to operational transparency and accountability, as well as our commitment to protecting our customers' privacy. Sensiba San Filippo LLP, a Certified B Company, conducted the audit over a period of 8 months. Merkle Science is entrusted with the design and implementation of internal controls for all five trust services- Security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy  as part of the certification. [Read More](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/another-step-towards-it-security-merkle-science-secures-soc-2-type-2-certification) ![](https://blog.merklescience.com/hubfs/SOC%202.png) [News & Events](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news-events) ### [Merkle Science Secures SOC 2 Type 1 Certification To Support Growth in Enterprise, Government and Fintech sectors](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/merkle-science-secures-soc-2-type-1-certification-) Aug 25, 2022 8:46:11 AM Merkle Science is proud to announce that we are Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type 1 compliant. On May 4, 2022 Merkle Science successfully completed a SOC 2 Type 1 audit, which was conducted by Sensiba San Filippo LLP, a Certified B Corporation that specializes in accounting and business advisory services.  [Read More](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/merkle-science-secures-soc-2-type-1-certification-) ![](https://blog.merklescience.com/hubfs/Hedera%20Partnership.png) [News & Events](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news-events) ### [Hedera Network Enhances Participants' Ability To Identify and Mitigate Fraud and Crypto Crime with Merkle Science](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/hedera-network-enhances-participants-crypto-crime-prevention-capabilities) Jun 14, 2022 7:38:17 PM NEW YORK - 14 June, 2022: [The HBAR Foundation](https://www.hbarfoundation.org/) and [Merkle Science](https://www.merklescience.com/), the predictive crypto risk and intelligence platform, have today announced their partnership. This collaboration supports Hedera’s journey to build the world's first mass adopted public decentralized ledger, empowering network participants to better identify and mitigate crypto crime, comply with local and global regulations and protect consumers. [Read More](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/hedera-network-enhances-participants-crypto-crime-prevention-capabilities) ![](https://blog.merklescience.com/hubfs/RelayPay.png) [News & Events](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/tag/news-events) ### [Payment Gateway RelayPay Enhances Crypto Threat Detection, Risk Management & Compliance with Merkle Science](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/relaypay-compliant-crypto-payments) May 26, 2022 11:11:04 AM SINGAPORE - 26 May 2022: Today, [Merkle Science](https://www.merklescience.com), the predictive crypto risk and intelligence platform, announced a landmark partnership with the leading payment gateway, RelayPay. This partnership showcases the companies’ commitment to building a compliant ecosystem as digital assets become a linchpin of the financial industry. [Read More](https://blog.merklescience.com/newsevents/relaypay-compliant-crypto-payments)