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How Sovereign Governments Are Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
Bad actors, including some governments, continue to exploit the anonymity of blockchain transactions to get around sanctions and conduct illicit business. The post How Sovereign Governments Are Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-21 00:48 | |
U.S. Treasury Risk Assessment On DeFi Seeks To Identify Potential Gaps In Regulatory Regime
On April 6, 2023, the U. S. Department of the Treasury published its illicit finance risk assessment on Decentralized Finance (DeFI) services. Non-compliance to Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) was identified as the primary DeFi vulnerability exploited by illicit actors. дальше »
2023-4-8 20:31 | |
US Treasury warns DeFi poses a threat to national security
The U.S. Department of Treasury issued a stark warning, stating that the rise of decentralized cryptocurrency markets poses a significant threat to national security, with concerns ranging from illicit activities to financial stability risks. дальше »
2023-4-7 01:53 | |
DeFi Vulnerabilities Exploited By Illicit Actors, Says US Treasury Report
A new report by the United States Treasury Department highlights the growing concern of the US regulatory agencies regarding “illicit” actors exploiting decentralized finance (DeFi) services and their associated vulnerabilities. дальше »
2023-4-7 22:55 | |
Crypto Decentralization Identified as U.S. Security Risk by Treasury Department
The United States Treasury Department has issued a report warning of the growing security risks associated with the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, highlighting vulnerabilities that illicit actors exploit for money laundering and evasion of regulator дальше »
2023-4-7 20:06 | |
US Treasury sees ‘potential benefits’ of DeFi following risk assessment
The US Department of the Treasury has released the world’s first DeFi Illicit Finance Risk Assessment, which analyzes decentralized finance (DeFi) services and their vulnerabilities to “illicit activities. дальше »
2023-4-6 19:44 | |
Criminals Exploiting DeFi to Launder Money, Says US Treasury Department
A new US report has highlighted how illicit actors are using decentralized finance (DeFi) services to launder money and transfer funds. The post Criminals Exploiting DeFi to Launder Money, Says US Treasury Department appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-4-7 19:18 | |
U.S. Treasury Warns DeFi Is Used by North Korea, Scammers to Launder Dirty Money
The Treasury's first analysis of illicit finance risks associated with DeFi recommends the U.S. look at enhancements to its existing anti-money laundering regime. дальше »
2023-4-8 17:00 | |
Crypto Investment Schemes Shut Down As DOJ Seizes $112 Million
Crypto enthusiasts, rejoice! The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has struck a massive blow to fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes, seizing a whopping $112 million in virtual currency. According to the DOJ’s official statement, the agency has successfully put an end to these illicit activities and saved countless individuals from losing their hard-earned money. This news […] дальше »
2023-4-4 13:00 | |
Investors might have avoided FTX if the SEC had addressed Bitcoin ETFs, says BitGo CEO
According to Mike Belshe, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s reluctance to address a “basic” regulatory issue like the issuance of a BTC ETF could have paved the way for FTX’s alleged illicit activities. дальше »
2023-3-10 01:01 | |
US REPO task force names crypto as target in efforts involving $58B in sanctioned assets
Members of the task force have worked to “counter Russian sanctions evasion,” which included illicit crypto transactions and money laundering schemes. дальше »
2023-3-10 19:30 | |
Crypto Money Laundering Is on the Rise, Law Enforcement Are Paying Attention
"Cleaning" illicit funds used to be a much more complex process. In recent years, crypto money laundering has made it easier. The post Crypto Money Laundering Is on the Rise, Law Enforcement Are Paying Attention appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-2-22 02:00 | |
Composable Finance’s CTO resigns over alleged illicit operations by its CEO
Karel Kubat the chief technical officer (CTO) of Composable Finance, has resigned from the project, citing several illegal practices by the company’s CEO Omar Zaki. Karel Kubat has resigned from the cross-chain interoperability-focused DeFi project, leveling several allegations of illicit… дальше »
2023-2-21 13:16 | |
Using Blockchain to Store Illicit or Copyrighted Content: To Censor or Validate?
Blockchain technology has seen a surge in adoption across the globe, given the censorship and immutable features. But the same perks can also be used to promote store illicit or copyrighted content. дальше »
2023-2-6 14:00 | |
US Treasury blacklists crypto addresses tied to sanctions evasion
As part of its broader efforts to combat illicit financing, the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has targeted cryptocurrency addresses to disrupt the flow of funds from the US to these sanctioned entities. дальше »
2023-2-1 23:00 | |
Illegal on-chain cryptocurrency activities reach all-time highs of $20.1B
Illicit cryptocurrency on-chain transaction volume reaches all-time highs of $20.1 billion, growing for the second year in a row, according to a recent report by Chainalysis. The post Illegal on-chain cryptocurrency activities reach all-time highs of $20.1B appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2023-1-14 07:00 | |
US Authorities Becoming More Savvy in Enforcing Crypto Sanctions
Now, over the past two years, OFAC has gained experience in dealing with cryptocurrency services that facilitate illicit transactions. A recent report from Chainalysis details three use cases that helped inform OFAC. дальше »
2023-1-10 19:47 | |
Sam Bankman-Fried Released on $250M Bail Secured by Parents
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in U.S. federal court Thursday on charges that he was the mastermind behind the fraud and illicit movement of customer funds inside his former crypto empire, and a judge agreed that he can be released on $250 million bail. дальше »
2022-12-23 21:47 | |
EU Lawmaker Kaili Suspended From Party in Corruption Scandal
European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili, a key figure in ongoing efforts to regulate crypto in Europe, has been suspended from her party in reaction to reports that she and others are allegedly tied to a wide-ranging corruption scandal involving illicit lobbying activity for Qatar. дальше »
2022-12-11 01:51 | |
MetaMask’s new privacy policy infuriates crypto community
The entire cryptosphere is now outraged as MetaMask issued an updated privacy policy allowing the wallet service provider to collect IP address information from users to curb illicit transactions. MetaMask updates privacy policy Crypto fanatics took to Twitter to express… дальше »
2022-11-25 00:46 | |
Silvergate records show $425 million transferred to South American money launderers
According to recent reports, Detective Benjamin Dusenbery obtained bank account files for various digital cryptocurrency trading platforms from Silvergate and discovered ten organizations transferring illicit proceeds. дальше »
2022-11-17 04:45 | |
Tornado Cash Sanction Has Wider Liability Implications For Crypto Sector
The August 2022 sanction of Tornado Cash by the OFAC has highlighted the legal concept of ‘Strict Liability’ and potential heavy fines for crypto platforms – even if they were unaware of their platforms being used for illicit activity. дальше »
2022-11-7 14:00 | |
Canada launches consultations on crypto, stablecoins, CBDCs
Canada’s government announced it is launching consultations on cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CDBCs) to address illicit crypto activities, according to a November 3 mini-budget fiscal update by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. дальше »
2022-11-5 20:54 | |
UK police council reports there are officers in every unit trained for crypto enforcement
The NPCC's Andy Gould said that the U.K. police had the capability to address illicit uses of crypto, but still faced challenges including incentives to join the private sector. дальше »
2022-10-27 20:45 | |
Crypto Whales in South Korea to Come Under Surveillance to Prevent Money Laundering
The FSC in South Korea will monitor crypto whales with more than 100M won in assets. It seeks to prevent any money laundering or illicit activity. The post Crypto Whales in South Korea to Come Under Surveillance to Prevent Money Laundering appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-10-24 11:23 | |
'High Risk' Crypto Activity Surges in Eastern Europe Amid Russia-Ukraine War: Chainalysis
Crypto activity determined as "high risk" and "illicit" has surged in Eastern Europe since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. дальше »
2022-10-12 15:24 | |
Say Goodbye to Your Stolen Cryptos, They May Never Be Found
According to crypto forensics firm Elliptic, investigators are ill-equipped to deal with the evolving cross-chain movement of illicit crypto. The post Say Goodbye to Your Stolen Cryptos, They May Never Be Found appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-10-5 22:30 | |
Crypto Bust: China Collars 93 For Laundering $5 Billion In Digital Currencies
China has become a hotbed of illicit crypto trade lately. The country has earned quite a reputation in the international community when it comes to scams and illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2022-9-29 04:12 | |
UK gov't introduces bill aimed at empowering authorities' to 'seize, freeze and recover' crypto
King Charles announced the bill in May to both houses of the U.K. Parliament, saying it was aimed at tackling illicit finance, reducing economic crime and helping businesses grow. дальше »
2022-9-23 23:00 | |
US Treasury plans to ask public if crypto-related regulations are 'no longer fit for purpose'
The public has until Nov. 3 to submit comments on the Treasury addressing ransomware attacks, the illicit finance risks of cryptocurrency mixers and DeFi, and coordinating AML/CFT policy. дальше »
2022-9-20 21:48 | |
Blockchain Association calls White House's crypto framework a 'missed opportunity'
Critics claimed the Biden administration's reports focused on environmental concerns over crypto's energy consumption and illicit uses rather than the technology's benefits. дальше »
2022-9-17 20:15 | |
dYdX confirms blocking (and unblocking) some accounts flagged in Tornado Cash controversy
The platform said it has used compliance vendors to scan for and flag accounts potentially associated with illicit activities, including sanctions lists for many countries. дальше »
2022-8-12 20:42 | |