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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 | |
Bitfinex-linked Crypto Capital’s President arrested over money laundering charges
Crypto Capital, a financial services company that has conducted business with top crypto-exchanges across the world, is in the headlines again after its President, Ivan Manuel Molina Lee, was arrested by Polish officials. дальше »
2019-10-25 11:00 | |
US Treasury Secretary Says Firms Left Libra Due to Compliance Issues
Steven Mnuchin has said that Facebook’s forthcoming Libra stablecoin is not ready to comply with existing money-laundering standards
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BOI employees won’t testify in US court over money-laundering case
The money laundering case involving OneCoin and Bank of Ireland (BOI) worth €273 million took another turn as the 4 employees of BOI crucial to the case decided not to testify unless the US authorities make it “compulsory,” reported The Irish Times. дальше »
2019-10-12 14:30 | |
Ross Ulbricht Starts His Seventh Year in Prison
Since the unraveling of Silk Road, its creator, Ross Ulbricht, has served six full years since his initial imprisonment. All this time is just a small dent on the double life sentence plus 40 years that Ulbricht received in May 2015, on charges of money-laundering and conspiracy to traffic narcotics. дальше »
2019-10-2 17:00 | |
Deutsche Bank Raided Over 2018 Danske Bank Money Laundering
German authorities have raided the Frankfurt headquarters of Deutsche Bank, for information pertaining to the 2018 Danske Bank money-laundering scandal. Prosecutors were looking for evidence that Deutsche Bank either facilitated the money-laundering or failed to report suspicious transactions quickly enough. дальше »
2019-9-26 11:00 | |
China Confirms its CBDC is Similar to Facebooks Libra
China’s upcoming digital currency is reportedly going to be very similar to Libra in terms of network design, but it will take a more holistic approach to find harmony between money-laundering prevention and anonymous payments. дальше »
2019-9-7 09:00 | |
Anonymity becomes a hoax as terror outfits get sophisticated with the use of cryptocurrencies
As a journalist and a crypto-follower, I was enraged when crypto-skeptic Indian politicians discussed and planned a ban on cryptocurrencies to counter the probable economical threat posed by money-laundering and terrorist funding activities. дальше »
2019-8-23 14:00 | |
Fatuous Hypocrite: Mnuchin Says Cash Isn’t Used For Money-Laundering
Listening to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin talk about money-laundering, cash, and Bitcoin, you come to one of two possible conclusions: Mnuchin does not know what money-laundering is, or… Mnuchin is lying about the role of cash in money-laundering to make Bitcoin look bad. дальше »
2019-7-18 22:12 | |
Bitcoin ATMs Undermine EU Anti-Money Laundering Efforts, Says Spanish Police
Spanish law enforcement says Bitcoin ATMs enable criminals to circumvent anti-money laundering (AML) regulations according to a report by Bloomberg. This statement comes following calls from officials in Canada for crypto cash machines to be banned over money-laundering concerns. дальше »
2019-7-13 01:00 | |
This Bitcoin money-laundering cartel was operating from inside a Florida prison
Authorities in Florida have busted an elaborate operation which saw prison inmates use Bitcoin to launder thousands of dollars via their commissary accounts. An investigation by Pasco County Sherriff’s Deputies revealed how inmates at the county jail were having money deposited into their commissary accounts using stolen credit cards. дальше »
2019-7-4 15:46 | |
France to create a joint G7 cryptocurrency task force amid Facebook’s Libra woes
France is putting together a Group of Seven Nations (G7) task force to explore how central banks can make sure cryptocurrencies adhere to money-laundering and consumer protection rules. That’s according to the country’s central bank governor who announced the news today. дальше »
2019-6-21 18:28 | |
Bitcoin Bull John McAfee Warns US Government: ‘I Will Bury You’
By CCN Markets: Bitcoin millionaire John McAfee — who’s a fugitive from the law for tax evasion — derisively taunted the U. S. government on Twitter. McAfee warned them to leave him alone or he will “f***ing bury” them. дальше »
2019-6-10 05:30 | |
Vancouver Wants to Ban Bitcoin ATMs Due to Money-Laundering Concerns
The Vancouver government is not very happy with the evolution of crypto in the locality, and the growing concern that digital currencies may facilitate money laundering operations has prompted the authorities to propose a ban. дальше »
2019-6-9 23:02 | |
Vancouver Bitcoin ATM Ban Is Wildly Misplaced
Since Vancouver police described Bitcoin ATMs as ‘an ideal money-laundering vehicle’, the council are considering banning them. Problem solved, eh? Misinformation… Meet Knee-jerk Reaction So Vancouver Mayor, Kennedy Stewart, has suggested that the city council will consider banning Bitcoin ATMs in the city. дальше »
2019-6-6 16:00 | |
Savvy Crypto Hacker Runs Bitcoin Core on Nintendo Switch
Bitcoin is a lot of things to a lot of people. It’s a currency outside of government’s reach; it’s a hedge in a dwindling economy; it’s a store of value; it’s a vehicle for money-laundering; it’s a life-changing investment asset. дальше »
2019-6-5 04:01 | |
Bitcoin-Bashing Democrat Calls for Blanket Ban on Cryptocurrencies
By CCN: Bitcoin-bashing Democrat Congressman Brad Sherman is urging his colleagues to pass a law that would ban cryptocurrencies in the United States. “I look for colleagues to join with me in introducing a bill to outlaw cryptocurrency purchases by Americans, so that we nip this in the bud. дальше »
2019-5-10 06:58 | |
Authorities Dismantle $10 Million Crypto Money-Laundering Ring in Spain
By CCN: A crypto money-laundering ring that was offering its services to other criminal enterprises has been dismantled in Spain. The Crime as a Service operation is believed to have laundered approximately $10. дальше »
2019-5-10 19:45 | |
John McAfee Dares Bitcoin SV Creator Craig Wright to Explain ‘Conman’ Insult in Tea Throwdown
By CCN. com: The war of words between 2020 U. S. presidential candidate John McAfee and self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright is not going to let up anytime soon. After Wright branded the cryptocurrency influencer a ‘conman’, McAfee has hit back challenging the self-declared Satoshi Nakamoto to repeat the same to his face. дальше »
2019-5-1 16:13 | |
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 | |
Alleged Russian boss of Bitcoin ‘money-laundering scheme’ wants to go home
Alexander Vinnik, the alleged operator of troubled cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e (who is wanted in several countries for his potential involvement in a Bitcoin fraud case) has lodged an appeal for extradition to his native Russia. дальше »
2019-3-22 14:01 | |
‘Crypto’ Movie Stirs Backlash by Pushing Bitcoin-Money Laundering Narrative
Hollywood already has a sinister opinion about bitcoin, even though few in the movie business probably know much about cryptocurrencies. The new film “Crypto” pushes the bitcoin-money laundering narrative — a stance that’s echoed in the few TV shows that reference virtual currencies. дальше »
2019-3-13 10:01 | |
Crypto Firms Flock to Estonia: Is the Country’s E-Residency Program a Giant Loophole for Money-Laundering?
Estonia’s e-Residency program allows location-independent non-citizens and firms to access services such as banking digitally. Cryptocurrency firms have particularly embraced the program warmly with around 600 of them estimated to be registered there currently. дальше »
2019-2-2 15:30 | |
KYC Hurts Bitcoin Adoption, But Simple Private On-Ramps Already Exist
Regulation and institutional investors seem to be pulling Bitcoin ever further away from its original intended purpose. Surely, buying bitcoin should be as simple and anonymous as sending it? Luckily, voucher-based solutions like Azteco feel the same and they’ve made BTC as easy to buy as topping up your phone credit. дальше »
2019-1-24 23:00 | |
G20 Leaders Arrive At a Common Consensus of Having International Crypto Tax
CoinSpeaker G20 Leaders Arrive At a Common Consensus of Having International Crypto Tax The G20 countries will work towards establishing international taxation for cross-border payments as well as handling issues with money-laundering. дальше »
2018-12-3 08:36 | |
Deltec Bank & Trust Issues Public Denial of Venezuelan Money Laundering Scheme Involvement
Deltec Bank & Trust has been the recipient of a lot of bad publicity in the last few weeks, between their alleged association with a recent money-laundering scheme involving Venezuela. In a statement issued to Tribune Business, Deltec maintained their lack of involvement, following a report that the US federal authorities intended to seize the […] дальше »
2018-11-10 05:48 | |
Jaravijit Siblings to Plead “Not Guilty” in Bitcoin Money-Laundering Case Involving $24 Million Theft
“Not Guilty” Plea in Money-Laundering Case Involving a $24 Million Bitcoin Theft According to the Bangkok Post, the three Jaravijit siblings that are accused of money laundering chargers – Prinya, Supitcha, and Jiratpisit – have decided to plead “not guilty. дальше »
2018-11-8 06:41 | |
U.S. Marshals to Auction Off $4.3 Million in Bitcoin
The U. S. Marshals agency has announced plans to auction $4. 3 million worth of bitcoin (BTC) in November 2018. The sealed bid auction is for nearly 660 bitcoins which were seized in a series of federal criminal, administrative and civil cases over the years. дальше »
2018-10-19 20:51 | |
Binance Partners with Chainalysis to Stamp Out Money-Laundering
Nearly a decade after the arcane origins of cryptocurrency and skeptics would not yet have depleted their argument that the technology is an A-grade digital detergent for money-laundering. In a bid to tackle the age-old assertion, however, Binance has joined with crypto compliance and investigation provider Chainalysis to keep its transcontinental ecosystem squeaky clean. дальше »
2018-10-17 17:00 | |
Coinbase intent on launching a cryptocurrency fund on Wall Street
Coinbase appears to have taken a look at the efforts of other cryptocurrency fat-cats and reckons it can succeed where others failed. Sources have indicated Coinbase is intent on launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for cryptocurrency, something that has proven practically impossible. дальше »
2018-9-7 18:50 | |
Former BTC-e Exchange CEO Might Be the Missing Link in Russian Investigation
A cryptocurrency expert and former CEO of a major cryptocurrency exchange is now awaiting extradition in Greece, as new evidence suggests that he might be the missing link connecting Russian money with the 2016 election meddling. дальше »
2018-9-5 19:00 | |
Japanese Police Adopt Cybersecurity Software to Trace Bitcoin Transactions
After several instances of cryptocurrency-based crime and a stark increase in the use of cryptocurrencies as a money-laundering tool, Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) revealed it would launch a crypto-tracking software to trace digital currency transactions in the country. дальше »
2018-9-1 12:00 | |
Famous Thai Actor “Boom” Jaravijit Arrested for Multimillionaire Crypto Scam
On August 9, Bangkok police arrested Thai actor Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit, 27, in Chatuchak district for engaging in a money-laundering scheme worth approximately 797 million Baht, about 24 million US Dollars. дальше »
2018-8-11 05:49 | |
Thai Actor Arrested in Connection with $24 Million Bitcoin Scam
Thailand-based actor Jiratpisit “Boom” Jaravijit has been arrested by local police in connection with a $24 million Bitcoin scam. Jaravijit is one of seven suspects accused of defrauding a Finnish national. дальше »
2018-8-11 02:08 | |
Korean Regulators Call for Urgent Passing of Crypto Laws
Reports from Bloomberg today have revealed that Korea’s financial regulators are urging lawmakers to quickly pass cryptocurrency legislation to protect investors from under-securitized exchanges. The Bloomberg article states that local exchanges are “rife with security flaws and money-laundering risks”. дальше »
2018-7-27 12:25 | |
Korean Regulators Call for Urgent Passing of Crypto Laws
Reports from Bloomberg today have revealed that Korea’s financial regulators are urging lawmakers to quickly pass cryptocurrency legislation to protect investors from under-securitized exchanges. дальше »
2018-7-27 23:28 | |
U.K. Banks Warned to Be Careful With Cryptocurrencies
The Bank of England has warned U. K. lenders to study cryptocurrencies before doing business in the space. In a letter sent out to the financial institutions in the country yesterday, the Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods warned financial companies to take appropriate steps to protect themselves against "exposure to crypto-assets" which he believes are susceptible to "fraud and manipulation, as well as money-laundering and terrorist financing risks. дальше »
2018-6-29 18:17 | |
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