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Canada expands AML rules to include crypto amid ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests
Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Chrystia Freeland announced at a press conference that the government has invoked the Emergencies Act to expand the scope of anti-money laundering and terrorist financing rules to cover crowdfunding platforms and their payment service providers in an effort to crack down on the “Freedom Convoy” protests. дальше »
2022-2-16 22:00 | |
Bitfinex money laundering: Husband faces pre-trial detention, wife gets bail
The judge ordered pre-trial detention for Ilya Lichtenstein claiming he had the motive and the resources to flee and could become a flight risk. дальше »
2022-2-15 12:23 | |
Laundering via digital pictures? A new twist in the regulatory discussion around NFTs
From money laundering concerns to the categorization dilemma, these topics will define the emerging regulatory discussion around NFTs. дальше »
2022-2-14 16:47 | |
Lawyer for Crypto Laundering Rapper Says She Won't Flee Because of Her Frozen Embryos
Good news: the rapping CEO who got arrested for an alleged crypto-laundering scheme this week isn’t a flight risk because — get this — she wants to stay close to her frozen eggs. As CNBC reports, filings made on behalf of Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and her husband Ilya Lichtenstein following the couple’s arrest on federal […] дальше »
2022-5-26 22:33 | |
Lawyer for Crypto Laundering Rapper Says She Won’t Flee Because of Her Frozen Embryos
Good news: the rapping CEO who got arrested for an alleged crypto-laundering scheme this week isn’t a flight risk because — get this — she wants to stay close to her frozen eggs. As CNBC reports, filings made on behalf of Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan and her husband Ilya Lichtenstein following the couple’s arrest on federal […] дальше »
2022-2-14 22:33 | |
Bitfinex laundering defendants released on multimillion bond
FBI agents arrested New York resident Heather Morgan and her husband Ilya Lichtenstein for allegedly conspiring to launder crypto connected to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, in which 119,756 Bitcoin (BTC/USD) was stolen, mainstream media reported. дальше »
2022-2-10 08:35 | |
Meet the ‘comedic rapper’ charged over Bitfinex hack laundering
Heather Morgan, who goes by the rap name “Razzlekhan,” is a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur and prolific writer — and she’s been charged with money laundering and conspiracy in relation to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. дальше »
2022-2-9 06:37 | |
Feds Arrest Crypto CEO for Bitcoin Laundering, But Her Real Crime Was Against Rap Music
It’s 2022, so naturally, the feds have brought down a Bitcoin-laundering power couple — one half of whom is a crypto wallet CEO who is also an extremely bad rapper. Heather Morgan and Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein were arrested by federal agents on Tuesday for allegedly laundering $4. дальше »
2022-2-11 00:12 | |
NFTs Can be Used for Money Laundering, Says U.S. Treasury Department
A new report by the United States Department of the Treasury has revealed that the burgeoning non-fungible token space could be a conduit for money laundering. Sponsored Sponsored It says in the report that the increasing use of digital art as an investment or financial asset can allow bad players to launder money and finance […] The post NFTs Can be Used for Money Laundering, Says U. дальше »
2022-2-6 14:11 | |
OpenSea shows promising start to February despite UST's money laundering jitters
NFTs were once the red-headed stepchildren of crypto, facing skepticism and insults all around. However, the narrative has changed dramatically since the NFT Boom of 2021 and the rise of NFT marketplaThe post OpenSea shows promising start to February despite UST's money laundering jitters appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2022-2-6 20:30 | |
Binance Blocked 281 Nigerian Users
The Binance CEO has announced that they restricted the 281 personal accounts of Nigerian users due to a need for compliance with international money laundering laws. The growth of cryptocurrency crimes has been a significant reason for using and enforcing securities laws. дальше »
2022-2-2 23:00 | |
Astra Protocol unveils a compliance hub on The Sandbox virtual world
Astra Protocol has announced the launch of a compliance hub in The Sandbox virtual world. The compliance hub targets metaverse users by providing a decentralised compliance layer that will fulfil processes such as Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). дальше »
2022-2-3 20:06 | |
Usage Of Crypto In Crime Very Low Compared To Fiat, Admits Europol
The number of cases involving the use of cryptocurrencies in funding terrorism and money laundering crimes is actually countable globally. The value of crypto transactions involved in these crimes is also dwarfed multiple folds by the value of fiat dealt in these forms of crime. дальше »
2022-1-30 17:35 | |
Chainalysis report reveals $8.6 billion in crypto laundered in 2021, more than 2020
Crypto crime can be a controversial subject, as the often unregulated nature of the asset makes it easy to accuse investors and entrepreneurs of money laundering - while missing out on real scammers aThe post Chainalysis report reveals $8. дальше »
2022-1-28 00:30 | |
IRS Called Cryptos And NFTs A Mountain Of Fraud
The IRS is hot on the trails of cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens. They see these as fertile grounds for fraud, including tax evasion, market manipulation, and money laundering. Unfortunately, whether it’s a celebrity or not, people are always susceptible to getting into the trap. дальше »
2022-1-28 23:00 | |
Money laundering 0.05% of all crypto transactions in 2021: Chainalysis report
Every year since 2017, blockchain analysis company Chainalysis publishes a report focusing on money laundering and illicit transactions going through the cryptocurrency ecosystem. The post Money laundering 0. дальше »
2022-1-27 21:00 | |
Pakistan Government To Ban Cryptocurrency Trading
Pakistan’s FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) has announced that they plan on obtaining a court order from the PTA to block cryptocurrency trading websites. The government is stated to be doing so as part of their efforts against fraud and money laundering. дальше »
2022-1-22 22:30 | |
Tether freezes three Ethereum addresses holding $150 million in USDT
World’s largest stablecoin issuer Tether has added three more Ethereum addresses to its blacklist that held nearly $150 million worth of USDT. Being a centralized company, Tether has the authority to freeze accounts comprising dubious funds related to crime and money laundering. дальше »
2022-1-14 17:35 | |
Baanx receives FCA-UK approval to undertake full crypto asset activities
Baanx, a cryptocurrency platform technology provider, has now announced success in obtaining full cryptoassets registration approval from the UK’s FCA. The company is now one of the first UK-based companies to receive approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as registered as a crypto asset business under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Transfer […] The post Baanx receives FCA-UK approval to undertake full crypto asset activities appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »
2022-1-6 01:23 | |
Coinone will stop withdrawals to unverified external wallets
The exchange plans to verify users’ names and resident registration details to ensure crypto transactions were “not used for illegal activities such as money laundering.” дальше »
2021-12-30 21:00 | |
Crypto-regulations and the question of another 'Snowden' showdown in the making
Anti-money laundering laws came under the spotlight following the 11 September 2001 attacks. However, money laundering has been a major crime in the U.S since 1986. But, that's not all. In fact, moneyThe post Crypto-regulations and the question of another 'Snowden' showdown in the making appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-12-9 22:30 | |
Blockchain Is Disrupting the Future of KYC, From Digital Identities to Shared KYC Frameworks
Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures play a fundamental role in the combat against money laundering and the financing of terrorism (CFT). According to a 2018 report by KPMG, banks spend close to $25 billion every year on financial crime risk management. дальше »
2021-12-1 19:07 | |
IRS sees major crypto seizures in 2022 amid the implementation of the infrastructure bill
The US recently implemented the infrastructure bill to include crypto activities within the regulatory scope of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has now stated that it expects the total crypto seizures in 2022 from money laundering and crime to come to billions of dollars. дальше »
2021-11-27 11:19 | |
Amid tightening regulations in South Korea, Vidente eyes controlling stake in Bithumb
South Korea’s anti-money laundering unit recently approved Bithumb’s application to enable crypto services. Soon after, local reports claimed that the exchange's largest shareholder is eyeing a coThe post Amid tightening regulations in South Korea, Vidente eyes controlling stake in Bithumb appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-26 15:30 | |
After approval, can Bithumb shake Upbit's crypto monopoly in South Korea
H2: Bithumb crypto approval to compete with Upbit's market dominance in South Korea South Korea's anti-money laundering unit recently approved Bithumb's application to enable crypto services after The post After approval, can Bithumb shake Upbit's crypto monopoly in South Korea appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-22 20:30 | |
India Is One Step Closer To Fully Adopting Cryptocurrency
Parliamentary Panel says crypto can’t be stopped, so regulate it. Review meeting follows months of elaborate consultations. RBI still against allowing cryptocurrencies – regulated or unregulated. Linking cryptocurrency’s potential to facilitate money laundering and enable terror funding while also being aware of the inevitability of cryptocurrencies in the long-term, the Government of India is all […] дальше »
2021-11-21 21:04 | |
Israel authorities amp up regulations for crypto and FinTech
In an announcement made by the Authority of Combating Terror Finance and Money Laundering, a new set of regulations have been imposed in Israel to protect investors’ stake in the crypto market. дальше »
2021-11-18 17:00 | |
Kraken Obtains License from the UK’s Finance Regulator, Focuses on Design with New Hire as Masses Join Crypto
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken’s wholly-owned subsidiary Crypto Facilities has obtained an MLR license from the UK Finance regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This means the company is now compliant with money laundering regulations in the country and that it is following the same standards as required by FCA from the banks. дальше »
2021-11-16 18:18 | |
Israel enacts fresh crypto rules to combat laundering, terror funding activities
Israel has had a hard time accepting the growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, with many burdensome regulations keeping companies in limbo. The nation already has strict anti-money lauThe post Israel enacts fresh crypto rules to combat laundering, terror funding activities appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-15 20:30 | |
“PlugWalkJoe” indicted for $784k cryptocurrency theft scheme
Joseph O’Connor indicted on a raft of wire fraud, computer hacking, money laundering and identify theft counts.
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China sees 10% rise in e-CNY wallets, first case of money laundering using digital yuan
The Chinese government may want to reconsider the security of its central bank digital currency [CBDC] in the backdrop of Xinmi police's crackdown on the first-ever case of money laundering using the The post China sees 10% rise in e-CNY wallets, first case of money laundering using digital yuan appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-4 20:00 | |
FATF Releases Updated Guidance on Crypto Covering P2P, Stablecoins, DeFi, and NFT
Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the agency that makes anti-money laundering (AML) rules for governments to follow worldwide, released its updated guidance for crypto on Thursday. Based on prior guidelines issued in 2019 and the follow-up report from last year, the FATF has laid down new rules on everything from custodians to crypto exchanges. дальше »
2021-10-28 16:50 | |
Tether and Notabene partner on crypto regulation compliance
The partnership between Tether (USDT/USD) and digital identity startup Notabene aims to combat money laundering in cross-border transfers between exchanges. This is an effort on the part of the stablecoin issuer to become more compliant with global crypto guidelines, CoinDesk wrote. дальше »
2021-10-27 13:57 | |
Putin Takes U-Turn, Says Bitcoin Has Value
Up until now, the Russian authorities had shown a skeptical view on using Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies for investments. Authorities from the country have expressed a general fear of its volatility and lack of transparency being an amicable medium for possible money laundering. дальше »
2021-10-16 01:34 | |
Sri Lanka to adopt crypto? Committee formed to study regulations and rules
The panel’s mandate will include exploring KYC processes, digital banking, blockchain for attracting investments, terrorism financing, and anti-money laundering. The government of Sri Lanka approved the formation of a panel to study the regulations and rules applicable to blockchain, digital banking, and crypto mining in other countries. дальше »
2021-10-8 12:24 | |
Brazil Cracking-Down on Crypto Money Laundering With New Bill
The bill will double the fines imposed on those found guilty of laundering money via crypto, along with a harsher prison sentence. The post Brazil Cracking-Down on Crypto Money Laundering With New Bill appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-10-4 22:13 | |
Switzerland Authorities Impose Anti-Money Laundering Policies on Crypto
In an effort to combat money laundering, Swiss authorities are seeking to limit the transaction amount threshold for cryptocurrency transactions to 1000 Swiss francs, after which identity of the party involved in the transaction is required. дальше »
2021-9-26 14:48 | |
US Sanctions Crypto Exchange for Ransomware Laundering Affiliation
The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against the Suex cryptocurrency exchange for its alleged role in a ransomware attack. The post US Sanctions Crypto Exchange for Ransomware Laundering Affiliation appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-9-22 08:38 | |
Crypto wallets tied to suspicious transactions will be blocked by Russian banks
Despite the fact that Russia was never overly friendly towards cryptocurrencies, the country still feels the negative effects of the crypto industry, such as money laundering, suspicious transactions, fraud and scams, and alike. дальше »
2021-9-17 13:07 | |
Chivo Implements Measures “Against Money Laundering,” El Salvador’s Largest Bank Accepts Bitcoin Payments
There is also “no tax” - income or capital - on profits from Bitcoin investment in the country in order to “encourage foreign investment,” The post Chivo Implements Measures “Against Money Laundering,” El Salvador’s Largest Bank Accepts Bitcoin Payments first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-9-14 22:18 | |
Crypto-related money laundering next on China's policy framework
The People's Bank of China, in its Financial Stability Report 2021, had pointed out that its clampdown on virtual currencies was complete. Days after the release of the report, Zhou Xiaochuan, formThe post Crypto-related money laundering next on China's policy framework appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-9-12 18:00 | |
ACE Exchange Tackles Cryptocurrency Money Laundering With KPMG, KGI Bank and CYBAVO
As nations around the world step up trying to take control over cryptocurrencies to prevent financial crimes, ACE Exchange, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in... дальше »
2021-9-4 18:40 | |
Pundit On Why Advancing ADA’s Regulatory Compliance May Have Been A Bad Move From Cardano
The Cardano Foundation – the non-profit that leads the development of the Cardano blockchain network – has taken a step towards better regulatory compliance by announcing the integration of Anti-Money Laundering analytics firm, Coinfirm, into the Cardano ecosystem. дальше »
2021-8-30 18:00 | |