Compliance
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the cryptocurrency exchange Binance for its alleged role in Iran-linked transactions that may have evaded sanctions. This probe comes less than three years after Binance's $4.3 billion settlement with U.S. authorities in 2023 for sanctions and anti-money-laundering violations. Binance denies any wrongdoing, stating its internal reviews found no sanctions breaches.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Anthropic has launched a legal plugin for its Claude Cowork tool, prompting concerns among dedicated legal AI providers. The plugin offers useful features for contract review and compliance but falls short of replacing specialized platforms. South African firms face additional hurdles due to data protection regulations.