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BitPay Starts Requiring Identification For Purchases of Over $3,000 Worth of Bitcoin (BTC)
The famous crypto payment company BitPay has recently decided to take new measures in order to stop money laundering activities. Starting now, all users from the company who wish to buy over $3,000 USD worth of Bitcoin (BTC) or get a refund of over $1,000 USD will need to pass a verification process first. According […] дальше »
2019-8-13 22:50 | |
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EU Members Adopt Tougher Crypto Rules Than AML Directive Requires
Europe is gradually tightening the rules for the crypto space. A wave of new regulations are introducing stricter requirements for companies operating in the industry and cryptocurrency users are going to feel the difference in the coming months. дальше »
2019-8-14 22:25 | |
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Cryptocurrency Regulations: The Good, The Bad And the Future
In June 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an inter-governmental agency created to address and reduce international money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial threats, released new guidelines for international banks. дальше »
2019-8-12 17:19 | |
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Nearly 15 Governments to Cooperate in Creating a Worldwide Crypto Monitoring System To Fight Money Laundering
Governments of about 15 countries seek to establish a new system of cooperation that would enable them to collect and share with each other personal information on people who transact in cryptocurrencies, Nikkei Asian Review reports. дальше »
2019-8-9 20:50 | |
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Thai Financial Watchdog Declares war on Crypto-Fueled Money Laundering
Pol Maj Gen Preecha Charoensahayanon, the acting secretary-general of Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) believes Bitcoin and altcoins are a serious threat to the agency. As such, AMLO has pledged to prioritize the discovery of new hideouts for illegally obtained fiat converted to cryptoassets, according to a Bangkok Post report on August 5, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-6 01:00 | |
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Silk Road drug dealer arrested in the US on money laundering charges
Hugh Brian Haney, a dark web drug dealer was arrested in the United States for allegedly laundering his drug money worth $19 million with the help of cryptocurrencies. The news of his arrest was announced by United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. дальше »
2019-7-24 02:50 | |
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Israeli National Embroiled In Crypto Scam Estimated To Be Over $1.7 Million
According to an all new report, a 31-year-old Israeli citizen named Eliyahu Gigi has been accused of laundering over $1.7 million worth of crypto assets across the globe. It is alleged that Gigi was involved in the illegal procuration of a number of digital currencies such as BTC, Ethereum, and Dash. The aforementioned story states […] дальше »
2019-7-19 18:24 | |
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Japan Seeks to Develop SWIFT Payment Equivalent for Cryptocurrencies
Japan’s government is working on the creation of a new international network for payments based on cryptocurrencies in order to fight money laundering inside the region, according to an article posted July 18, 2019 by Reuters. дальше »
2019-7-19 11:05 | |
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Spain Thwarts Bitcoin ATM Scam, Prompting Regulatory Debate Worldwide
Bitcoin ATMs are not currently governed by EU money laundering regulations, and arrests coordinated by Spanish police and Europol in May are bringing new focus to this loophole. A group of eight Spanish and Latin American individuals have been arrested, along with several of their associates, for using crypto ATMs to fund drug traffickers in […] The post Spain Thwarts Bitcoin ATM Scam, Prompting Regulatory Debate Worldwide appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-7-16 16:00 | |
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People have got it all wrong, Libra IS NOT a centralized ‘FB Coin,’ says Facebook’s Blockchain Lead
Facebook has taken center stage yet again. A month after the announcement of Libra, Facebook’s “GlobalCoin” is trending yet again. With the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raising concerns about Libra with respect to money laundering, privacy, and financial stability, and even the United States President himself calling for Facebook to “seek a new Banking […] The post People have got it all wrong, Libra IS NOT a centralized ‘FB Coin,’ says Facebook’s Blockchain Lead appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-12 17:00 | |
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Canada relaxes rules for cryptocurrency exchanges despite ongoing QuadrigaCX saga
Reassurance for Canadians: Cryptocurrency exchanges across the nation will now only have to report transfers of more than CA$10,000 ($7,663). It comes after the Canadian government relaxed some of its new anti-money laundering regulations following feedback from payment service providers and cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-7-11 15:50 | |
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Bitfury’s Crystal blockchain analytics to provide AML service for Provident Bank
CryptoNinjas - Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Asset SourceThe Bitfury Group a full-service blockchain technology company, has announced a collaboration with Massachusetts, U. S. -based The Provident Bank to use its Crystal blockchain analytics platform for new digital asset compliance, including anti-money laundering services. дальше »
2019-7-11 19:44 | |
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Money Laundering Scandals Bring Court Charges and Record Job Cuts to Euro Banks
The international financial establishment is known to express concern about the risks of money laundering when the crypto space is mentioned. A string of scandals indicates, however, that traditional banks are not only susceptible to the phenomenon but sometimes complicit, whether knowingly or inadvertently. дальше »
2019-7-9 16:45 | |
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Bitcoin Trading is Illegal in Iran, Says Central Bank Deputy Governor
Holding, selling, and purchasing of bitcoin are illegal in Iran, an official with the central bank told Tasnim News. Deputy governor for new technologies, Mr. Nasser Hakimi, said on Monday that the Supreme Council on Countering Money Laundering had banned bitcoin trading. дальше »
2019-7-8 12:03 | |
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Bank of Japan Concerned with Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
Despite favorable regulation, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya stated that digital currencies operators must comply with regulations on money laundering and risk management. The announcement was made in reference to the launch of Libra, the new global cryptocurrency from Facebook. дальше »
2019-7-6 19:00 | |
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Dutch Authorities Set to Draft Stricter Anti-Money Laundering Laws
In a bid to make it harder for drug traffickers, fraudsters, and other bad actors to launder money both in the form of cryptocurrency and fiat, the Netherlands’ Minister of Finance, Wopke Hoekstra, and Minister of Justice, Joseph Grapperhaus, have submitted new anti-money laundering (AML) proposals to the nation’s Lower House of Parliament, according toRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-2 19:00 | |
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FATF tightens grip over crypto exchanges to combat money laundering
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international organization focused on preventing money laundering and financial terrorism, finalized its recommendations on regulating cryptocurrencies. The new standards will require crypto exchanges to identify their users and share that data. дальше »
2019-6-25 09:45 | |
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Financial Action Task Force Will Now Require Crypto Exchanges to Share Customer Data, Aiming to Fight Against Money Laundering
Cryptocurrency is an industry that thrives on the way that customers can protect their identities, even if the transactions are on full display. However, the Financial Action Task Force recently released new standards on Friday that come with a highly controversial caveat. дальше »
2019-6-22 00:27 | |
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What Info The FATF Expects Crypto Exchanges To Divulge With New Rule
To comply with the new Financial Action Task Force regulations that take effect today, both cryptocurrency exchanges and specific crypto holders around the world must give up some transaction privacy in the name of anti-money laundering. дальше »
2019-6-22 00:08 | |
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OneCoin Crypto Scam Allowed New Zealand Church to Launder Millions of Dollars
Cryptocurrency is already a rather controversial industry, made only worse by the drama that surrounds it. Another story of money laundering has reached the market, coming directly from the Samoan Seventh Day Adventist Church in New Zealand. дальше »
2019-6-15 18:03 | |
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9 days until the crypto industry must verify the identity of anyone sending $1,000 or more
In just nine days, new rules by the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF) will force cryptocurrency businesses in roughly 200 countries to verify the identities of anyone sending or receiving more than $1,000 worth of digital assets, effectively nullifying their pseudonymity. дальше »
2019-6-12 15:42 | |
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Australian Government Publishes Update on Cryptocurrency and ICO Rules
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs). дальше »
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
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Rakuten selects CipherTrace to deliver AML for its new crypto exchange
CryptoNinjas Blockchain security company CipherTrace and Rakuten Wallet — a subsidiary of Rakuten Group, a global company that operates one of the largest e-commerce sites in Japan, today announced a partnership to assure anti-money laundering (AML) compliance for the company’s anticipated cryptocurrency exchange. дальше »
2019-5-30 17:46 | |
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Anti-Money Laundering Efforts in Japan Become More Aggressive Towards Bitcoin
Japan is tightening their anti-money laundering efforts to go after Bitcoin exchanges. Russian and Dutch governments are also becoming restrictive in their cryptocurrency regulations, particularly involving money laundering efforts. дальше »
2019-5-23 17:06 | |
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FinCEN Unveils New Bitcoin Guidelines: Here’s What You Need to Know
On Thursday (May 9, 2019), the U. S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published new guidelines showing how anti-money laundering (AML) laws apply to Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency in general. дальше »
2019-5-12 22:00 | |
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New report makes case for greater regulatory oversight of crypto asset sector
A new report by blockchain intelligence firm CipherTrace provides insights into the state of the global crypto asset sector. The Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report makes the case for increased regulatory oversight as the industry matures. дальше »
2019-5-9 22:00 | |
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Binance Teams Up With Elliptic to Bolster AML Compliance
As part of its efforts to be regulatory compliant, Malta-based crypto exchange Binance has partnered with Blockchain startup Elliptic. According to a Coindesk report, the partnership will help Binance mitigate anti-money laundering (AML) concerns as it expands into new regions. дальше »
2019-5-3 19:27 | |
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Crypto Hacks Are on Track to Eclipse $1 Billion in Lost Funds This Year
Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts. дальше »
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
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OneCoin ‘Compromised’ Samoa’s Financial System: Churches Investigated For Money Laundering
Embattled pseudo-crypto ponzi scam, OneCoin, has a lot to answer for, now allegedly including the ‘compromise’ of Samoa’s financial system. This is according to the country’s Central Bank, which is investigating two Samoan churches for money laundering over OneCoin. дальше »
2019-5-2 16:00 | |
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Indictments Issued for Two Individuals for Running “Shadow Banking” Operation
U. S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York has charged two individuals for providing “shadow banking” services to crypto exchanges. According to a statement by Geoffrey S. дальше »
2019-5-2 23:54 | |
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Crypto Thefts On Track To Hit $1.2bn This Year
The amount of cryptocurrency stolen this year by malicious agents is currently on course to hit more than a billion dollars, says a new report. But with regulators increasing their scrutiny and enforcing anti-money laundering controls, that figure is $500M lower than the amount stolen last year. дальше »
2019-5-1 16:05 | |
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‘Shadow banking’ duo charged for laundering millions of dollars for cryptocurrency exchanges
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York has charged two people in connection with running an unlicensed money transfer business used to make deposits for cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2019-5-1 13:13 | |
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Finland’s new cryptocurrency regulation forces AML on industry
Cryptocurrency businesses in Finland will now have to register with the country’s financial watchdog. As a result of the ACT OF VIRTUAL CURRENCY PROVIDERS, which comes into force on May 1, businesses will have to adhere with statutory requirements, including holding and protecting client money, segregating client money and own funds, and ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering regulation. дальше »
2019-4-29 17:31 | |
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Bitcoin-Western Union Drug Sellers Nailed in NY, First BTC Money Laundering Case Recorded in Area
Another criminal use case of Bitcoin on the dark web is brought to light, this time in New York, Manhattan Earlier this week, a District Attorney’s Office in Manhattan published a press release, detailing a. дальше »
2019-4-25 09:34 | |
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Bitcoin Laundering: Two NY’ers Convicted in $3 Million Drug-Infused Scam
By CCN: Callaway Crain and Mark Sanchez recently pleaded guilty to money laundering in New York. Investigators allege the pair earned close to $3 million selling steroids and controlled substances, mostly in bitcoin. дальше »
2019-4-25 23:15 | |
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New York Makes First Money Laundering Conviction Involving Cryptocurrency
In what the Manhattan District Attorney calls the first crypto money laundering conviction in New York, two defendants have pleaded guilty to running a drug trafficking business that laundered millions of dollars in Western Union and crypto payments. дальше »
2019-4-25 20:37 | |
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Man Pleads Guilty in New York for Selling Drugs, Laundering $2.8 Million in Bitcoin via Western Union
New York has seen the first conviction for cryptocurrency money laundering in a case that involves $2. 8 million dollars. On April 24, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office announced that the defendants Callaway Crain and Mark Sanchez laundered the aforementioned amount of money using virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-4-24 20:01 | |
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Report: North Korea May Exploit Southeast Asia’s Crypto Exchanges
North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report. дальше »
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
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Men plead guilty in first NY conviction for money laundering involving Bitcoin
Two US men have pleaded guilty to running a steroid and controlled substance business that laundered millions of dollars in cryptocurrency and Western Union payments. Representing the first conviction for money laundering involving cryptocurrency by New York State prosecutors, the defendants sold their products, which they made, marketed, and shipped, on a website they controlled called ‘NextDayGear,’ as well as on the dark web. дальше »
2019-4-24 12:58 | |
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Japan finance regulator raids cryptocurrency exchanges in money laundering sweep
Japan‘s top financial regulator has raided two cryptocurrency exchanges to enforce anti-money laundering rules, Reuters reports. Financial Services Agency (FSA) agents inspected digital asset firms Huobi Japan and Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange to make sure appropriate customer protections were in place. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:28 | |
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Manhattan DA Indicts Dark Web Drug Dealers for Laundering $2.3 Million in Bitcoin
By CCN. com: The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office indicted three men for allegedly laundering $2. 3 million in crypto by using debit cards pre-loaded with bitcoin and withdrawing large amounts of cash at ATMs in New York and New Jersey. дальше »
2019-4-18 19:13 | |
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Dark web druglords charged with laundering $2.3M in Bitcoin
US authorities have arrested three men after taking down a dark web drug ring which laundered $2. 3 million in cryptocurrency. Chester Anderson and co-conspirators Jarrette Codd, and Ronald Maccarty were indicted for operating storefronts on the dark web that sold and shipped hundreds of thousands of counterfeit Xanax tablets and other controlled substances to buyers across 43 US states. дальше »
2019-4-17 14:07 | |
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Chainalysis gives new solutions for FATF’s ‘Virtual Asset Service Providers’ recommendations
Decisions taken by regulatory authors have usually created a make or break situation for cryptocurrency companies in the short term or the long term. In a recent letter written to the Financial Action Task Force [FATF], Chainalysis, a cryptocurrency organization touched on the KYC-AML [Know Your Customer-Anti Money Laundering] recommendations given by the regulatory body. дальше »
2019-4-12 20:30 | |
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Bitcoin Trader Sentenced to Two-Year Prison Term
Bitcoin trader Jacob Burrell Campos was sentenced on April 8, 2019, to serve a two-year prison sentence and to forfeit more than $800,000 “for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. дальше »
2019-4-13 18:54 | |
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New Reports Says QuadrigaCX Is Linked Directly to Money Laundering Activity with Liberty Reserve
The QuadrigaCX case may have been recommended for bankruptcy proceedings, but it looks like there is still much left to their tale to unfold. To give a little background for anyone that has not followed along so far, the ability to withdraw from this exchange has been a concern since early 2018. However, when Gerald […] дальше »
2019-4-12 03:16 | |
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