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Week in crypto: CZ’s sentencing, Shiba Inu’s impressive growth, & Ripple vs. SEC’s new turn
The crypto market ended the week with various notable headlines, with Binance, Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Ripple (XRP) dominating trends over the last seven days. Binance founder faces a 36-month jail term New legal updates reveal former Binance CEO and founder Changpeng Zhao awaits sentencing for violating the United States’ money-laundering regulations. US prosecutors asked for a […] дальше »
2024-4-29 13:18 | |
Crypto-Linked Money-Laundering Scheme Worth $230M Uncovered In Hong Kong
According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong customs officers have apprehended three individuals in connection with a massive HK$1. 8 billion ($228 million) money-laundering operation that exploited a crypto platform and bank accounts associated with shell companies. дальше »
2024-4-19 03:00 | |
Hong Kong to crack down on crypto money launderers in the aftermath of $193M JPEX scandal
Hong Kong’s Customs and Excise Department is looking to tighten regulatory measures to address the money-laundering risks associated with cash-for-crypto shops, South China Morning Post reported on Oct. дальше »
2023-10-21 17:40 | |
FBI charges six individuals in multimillion-dollar Bitcoin money-laundering scheme
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has charged six individuals in connection to an unlicensed money-transmitting business involving crypto as a money laundering tool. Court filings dated Oct. дальше »
2023-10-21 00:50 | |
FinCEN proposes designating crypto mixers as money-laundering hubs
The U.S. Treasury previously targeted individuals connected to Tornado Cash, but its proposed actions on mixers followed concerns that Hamas was financed in part by crypto. дальше »
2023-10-20 21:02 | |
Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has enlisted more support from key lawmakers in a growing coalition pushing for a law to crack down on money-laundering and sanctions abuses in crypto, with new sponsorship from the top Democrats on the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary committees. дальше »
2023-9-19 18:34 | |
Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm released on bail, lawyer says
Roman Storm’s lawyer, Brian Klein, said the developer was released on bail on Aug. 24, the day after the U.S. DOJ announced the charges related to money-laundering and other alleged violations. дальше »
2023-8-26 13:17 | |
$4.5B Bitfinex Money-Laundering Accused Lands NY Tech Gig While Under House Arrest
Heather Morgan finds a new job to pay bills while under house arrest. The post $4.5B Bitfinex Money-Laundering Accused Lands NY Tech Gig While Under House Arrest appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2023-1-19 22:00 | |
India’s ED freezes $46 million of Vauld’s funds on money-laundering charges
Singapore-based Crypto Lender Vauld is facing money laundering charges in India after $46.5 million (3.70 billion Indian rupees) was frozen from its local entity, Flipvolt Technology. The post India’s ED freezes $46 million of Vauld’s funds on money-laundering charges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-8-12 21:46 | |
Crypto Exchange Operator Alex Vinnik Extradited to U.S., Faces Money-Laundering Charge
The Operator of a Bulgarian Cryptocurrency Exchange BTC-E Has Been Extradited From Greece to the United States, Where He Faces Charges of Operating an Unlicensed Money Service Business and Money Laundering. дальше »
2022-8-7 12:02 | |
NFT Platforms Should Be Caught by EU Money-Laundering Overhaul, Lawmakers Say
Unhosted wallets and decentralized finance were left largely unscathed by two landmark crypto laws agreed to last week, but left-wing lawmakers may seek another go as they discuss dirty-money rules. дальше »
2022-7-5 19:49 | |
NFT Platforms Should Be Subject to Money-Laundering Regulation, EU Lawmakers Say
Unhosted wallets and decentralized finance were left largely unscathed by two landmark crypto laws agreed to last week, but left-wing lawmakers may seek another go as they discuss dirty-money rules. дальше »
2022-7-5 19:49 | |
Lithuania to Ban Anonymous Wallets Following EU Regulation
Lithuanias Finance Ministry has banned anonymous wallets and imposed strict regulations on crypto exchanges in an attempt to combat money-laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions evasion. The ministry stated it had... дальше »
2022-6-10 23:29 | |
North Korean Hackers Have Stolen Over $1.7 Billion Of Crypto From Exchanges, And Here’s What They Are Doing With It
North Korea is reportedly harboring over $1. 7 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen from crypto exchanges over the course of five years and has been conspiring with money-laundering criminals to launch cybercrimes around the world. дальше »
2021-12-30 23:48 | |
FCA to Pay Experts Over $600,000 to Combat Crypto Crime
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the United Kingdom’s financial watchdog, is looking to hire Experts that would help monitor cryptocurrency transactions for money-laundering, and other illicit activities. дальше »
2021-11-23 08:00 | |
UAE Adopts Regulatory Framework for Crypto Assets
The National Committee for Combating Money-Laundering and Financing of Terrorism and Illegal Organisations of United Arab Emirates (UAE) endorsed a regulatory framework for crypto assets, said the central bank. дальше »
2021-9-9 17:46 | |
Brazilian Federal Police Tracking Crypto to Combat Money Laundering
A new operation was launched by Brazil’s Federal Police force with the goal of shutting down money-laundering operations. The post Brazilian Federal Police Tracking Crypto to Combat Money Laundering appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-8-19 22:35 | |
69,000 Bitcoin worth $3.6 Billion Lost in South African Crypto Scam
It is suspected to be a money-laundering operation for international players. While South Africa’s FSCA is looking into Africrypt, they don't have jurisdiction as crypto assets are not legally considered financial products. дальше »
2021-6-24 18:51 | |
India Probes Cryptocurrency Exchange Wazirx in Chinese Money Laundering Case
India’s Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has reportedly sent a notice to Wazirx, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in India, under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, (FEMA). The investigation was initiated “on the basis of the ongoing money-laundering investigation into Chinese owned illegal online betting applications,” the ED detailed. дальше »
2021-6-12 12:30 | |
BitMEX’s money-laundering trial to begin in March 2022
The hearing dates for crypto exchange BitMEX have been fixed for March 28, 2022, as per a report on legal outlet Law360. The post BitMEX’s money-laundering trial to begin in March 2022 appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-5-12 13:29 | |
Estonia’s Government Still Wants to Implement Stricter Rules for Licensing Crypto Firms
The new administration in Estonia is still planning to pursue an agenda to tighten rules for companies dealing with cryptocurrencies. The Ministry of Finance is looking to strengthen anti-laundering measures within the context of a major money-laundering scandal that involved Danske Bank. дальше »
2021-2-9 05:30 | |
Estonia Revokes More Than 1,000 Crypto Firms’ Licenses This Year
Over 1,000 cryptocurrency firms’ licenses have been revoked in Estonia this year as the country tightens the oversight of the crypto industry amid heightened money-laundering concerns. 1,000+ Crypto Firms Lost Their Licenses This Year The Estonian Ministry of Finance revealed Friday that the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has revoked more than 1,000 crypto companies’ […] The post Estonia Revokes More Than 1,000 Crypto Firms’ Licenses This Year appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-12-15 10:30 | |
Indian Crypto Trader Arrested for Allegedly Using USDT to Launder Money on Behalf of Chinese Online Betting Scammers
An Indian law enforcement agency has arrested Naisar Kothari, a cryptocurrency trader, for his role in a money-laundering scheme linked to online Chinese betting scams. The arrest was made after the country’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) detected large amounts of money “being inexplicably transferred to some cryptocurrency traders. дальше »
2020-12-14 15:30 | |
South Korean Government Bans Privacy Coins as Part of Anti-Money-Laundering Drive
Privacy digital currencies catch the South Korean government’s ire. South Korea to Ban Privacy-Centric Crypto Coins According to a report by Asia Times, the South Korean government has decided to go ahead with the plan to ban all privacy-focused digital currencies as part of its drive to prohibit money-laundering in the country. дальше »
2020-11-19 02:00 | |
6 Individuals Charged By US Justice Department With Laundering Millions Of Dollars Of Mexican Drug Cartel Money Using Cryptocurrency
Six individuals have been indicted by the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) for allegedly participating in a money-laundering ring using cryptocurrency. The alleged bad actors are all Chinese nationals who include Jiayu Chen, 46, Jianxing Chen, 40, Tao Liu, 45, Xizhi Li, 45, Jingyuan Li, 47, and Eric Yong Woo, 43. According to court […] дальше »
2020-10-16 16:23 | |
Estonia Revokes 500 Crypto Firms’ Licenses After $220 Billion Money Laundering Scandal
Estonia has canceled 500 cryptocurrency firms’ licenses, about 30% of the total, as part of a crackdown on illicit financial flows following a $220 billion money-laundering scandal involving Danske Bank. дальше »
2020-6-15 20:10 | |
Estonia Revokes License of Over 500 Crypto Companies to Curb Money Laundering
European Union member Estonia is now cracking down on cryptocurrency firms to attack money laundering in the country. Estonia has been in the spotlight for Europe’s biggest money-laundering scandal, about €200 billion were laundered from Denmark’s biggest financial institution Danske Bank’s Estonian branch from 2007-2015. дальше »
2020-6-12 18:07 | |
Australian Woman Charged With Unlawfully Exchanging Over $3M in Crypto
The woman is believed to be involved in a crypto money-laundering syndicate, according to a report. дальше »
2020-5-15 13:00 | |
Major Swedish Bank Fined $386 Million for Hiding Money-Laundering Evidence
Sweden’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA), ’Finansinspektionen’, has fined Swedbank a record sum of 4 billion Swedish krona ($386m) for breaching anti-money laundering regulations on a large scale. дальше »
2020-4-2 01:45 | |
Dropbit Wallet CEO Charged with Money-Laundering
Privacy of crypto transactions has been challenged again, as the CEO of the Dropbit app Larry Harmon has been arrested and charged with conspiracy to launder money. Dropbit CEO Larry Harmon Faces 30 Years in Prison Dropbit, the Bitcoin wallet and service, continues to operate for now. дальше »
2020-2-13 17:30 | |
Paxos Grills Customer for Using a Bitcoin Mixing Service
Paxos Global has issued a stern notice to a client for reportedly using a Bitcoin mixing service. The platform has discouraged this type of activity as part of its fully compliant profile with awareness of potential money-laundering issues. дальше »
2020-1-29 20:00 | |
Multi-Billion Dollar Bitcoin Launderer is Charged in France
Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik, suspected of assisting criminals in laundering billions, was extradited to France where he will face criminal charges. Major suspect in a money-laundering operation to be charged in France Alexander Vinnik, a Russian citizen, was arrested in Greece back in 2017 due to his suspected involvement in a massive money-laundering operation that allegedly involved billions of dollars. дальше »
2020-1-29 20:00 | |
Еще две криптовалютные компании объявили о закрытии из-за новых правил ЕС
Майнинговый пул Simplecoin и игровая платформа Bitcoin Chopcoin закрываются из-за вступающей в силу 10 января Пятой директивы ЕС по борьбе с отмыванием денег (5AMLD EU). Two more crypto firms shutting down over impending EU money-laundering rules (via @Yogita_Khatri5)@Simpleco_in, @chopcoin https://t. дальше »
2019-12-16 12:45 | |
Bitcoin App Bottle Pay Shuts Down Over Impending EU Money-Laundering Laws
Bottle Pay is shutting down, citing the EU's new AML rules, which could compel crypto wallet providers to collect KYC info from users starting next month. дальше »
2019-12-14 22:15 | |
Switzerland's Finma claims blockchain tech may worsen money-laundering risks
Switzerland has been the home for various cryptocurrency projects due to its sorted outlook towards it and its underlying technology, blockchain. However, the country's financial regulators have warneThe post Switzerland's Finma claims blockchain tech may worsen money-laundering risks appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-12-10 15:10 | |