U.S. Treasury Says It Wants to Better Money Laundering Regulations Around Crypto, Other Illicit Finance

2024-5-19 19:00

The U.S. Treasury Department wants to continue beefing up anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing efforts around digital assets, as part of its broader strategy to tamp down on illicit financing. origin »

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US Treasury strategy would tighten virtual asset regulations, increase AI use

The Treasury’s fight against illicit finance will focus on better regulations, greater enforcement and AI.

2024-5-18 21:26
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US Treasury to increase focus on combatting illicit financial activity via crypto, emerging tech

The US Treasury Department intends to place a significant emphasis on addressing the risks posed by cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies in the coming months via comprehensive regulation.

2024-5-17 21:43	Technology
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Sanctioned Russian developer interacts with Garantex, Chainalysis finds

Treasury’s OFAC has sanctioned the Russian developer of LockBit, who transferred crypto to various illicit services, including sanctioned Russian exchange Garantex, Chainalysis says. Dmitry Khoroshev, a Russian developer of the ransomware program called LockBit which has been recently sanctioned by…

2024-5-8 13:44
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'Pass stablecoin legislation now:' Exec on concerns over illicit financing

Coinbase CLO urges swift action to address illicit finance concerns. U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary highlights increasing terrorist reliance on virtual assets. Stablecoins play a pivotal rolThe post 'Pass stablecoin legislation now:' Exec on concerns over illicit financing appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2024-4-10 23:30	Stablecoins
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Republican Sen. Tillis Calls for ‘Light’ Crypto Regulatory Framework Ahead of Presidential Election

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle urged the need for new crypto laws on Tuesday, as Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo asked for “additional tools” to effectively crack down on illicit crypto financing.

2024-4-11 20:07	Regulation
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US Official Issues Stern Warning to Crypto Firms Breaking the Law

Explore the Deputy Treasury Secretary's warning to crypto firms regarding their involvement in breaking the law and engaging in illicit activities. The post US Official Issues Stern Warning to Crypto Firms Breaking the Law appeared first on BeInCrypto.

2023-11-30 01:54	Crypto News
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From Child Porn To Terrorist Organizations, A Rundown Of The Binance Charges

Binance has pleaded guilty to breaking US money laundering laws. The US Department of Treasury has highlighted all the criminal failings of Binance, charging the exchange for its negligence in reporting illicit transactions that occurred on its platform.

2023-11-23 01:00
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U.S. Treasury urges Congress to act against crypto abuse

During a recent speech, deputy Treasury secretary Wally Adeyemo urged Congress to support the Biden administration’s efforts to tackle the illicit use of crypto. Adeyemo’s latest call to action comes in the wake of concerns that militant groups like Hamas…

2023-11-8 16:15	United States
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Senior US Treasury Official Condemns Illicit Crypto Use: ‘Congress Needs to Act’

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo has urged Congress to help regulate cryptocurrencies amid concerns over their use by militant groups like Hamas. Despite claims of significant crypto donations to such groups, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic found only $21,000 had been donated to Hamas since October 7.

2023-11-8 08:19	Crypto regulations
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US Treasury Cracks Down: Sanctions Crypto Money Launderer Tied To Russian Elite

In a significant move to combat sanctions evasion and illicit financial activities, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Ekaterina Zhdanova, a Russian national allegedly involved in laundering and transferring funds using crypto on behalf of Russian elites.

2023-11-4 05:00
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Deputy Treasury Secretary warns crypto companies not to neglect safeguarding against illicit finance

The U. S. government has raised concerns about digital asset companies failing to address the flow of illicit funds in the industry adequately. In an Oct. 27 speech delivered at London’s Royal United Services Institute, Wally Adeyemo, the U.

2023-10-27 18:46	treasury
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How US Treasury’s Proposed Controls Could Impact Crypto Mixers

The US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has escalated its crackdown on crypto mixers, labeling them as critical hubs for illicit financial activities. In a move to intensify oversight of digital currency transactions, the agency unveiled a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) over the weekend, singling out crypto transaction mixing as a […]

2023-10-23 19:00
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US says crypto mixers threaten national security amid Middle East conflict

The U.S. Treasury Department is currently pushing for new rules that enhance monitoring and reporting capabilities on virtual currency mixers leveraged by illicit actors and terrorist groups.

2023-10-20 22:37	United States
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U.S. Treasury Seeks to Name Crypto Mixers as 'Money Laundering Concern'

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's financial crimes arm is proposing to label crypto mixers as a "primary money laundering concern" in its effort to combat illicit crypto finance, highlighting the terrorist groups that have benefited from anonymous crypto funds, including possibly Hamas.

2023-10-20 21:17
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US Treasury sanctions crypto wallets as authorities crack down on fentanyl

According to Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo, the sanctioned wallets "received millions of USD funds over hundreds of deposits" used for illicit drugs.

2023-10-4 00:57	United States
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US Treasury sanctions Ethereum wallet tied to cartel over ‘illicit fentanyl trafficking’

An ETH wallet tied to Mexican national Mario Alberto Jimenez Castro was allegedly used for illicit fentanyl sales in the United States.

2023-9-27 19:12	sanctions
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US imposes sanctions on individuals for aiding North Korea

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Treasury has sanctioned three individuals for using illegal financing and illicit cyber activity to support the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

2023-4-25 01:57
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All about the latest sanctions placed by the US OFAC on these BTC addresses

The US Treasury Department sanctioned three individuals for their links to the DPRK regime These individuals in some way helped the regime launder stolen/illicit cryptocurrencies The United The post All about the latest sanctions placed by the US OFAC on these BTC addresses appeared first on AMBCrypto.

2023-4-24 19:15	BTC Trading View
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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.

2023-4-8 20:31	Ethereum News
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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.

2023-4-7 01:53
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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.

2023-4-7 22:55
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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

2023-4-7 20:06
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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.

2023-4-6 19:44	Technology
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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.

2023-4-7 19:18	regulation news
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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.

2023-4-8 17:00	shapeshift
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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.

2023-2-1 23:00
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Bitzlato and its founder face enforcement actions from US authorities

The Department of Justice, Treasury Department and French law enforcement seized many of Bitzlato’s resources, alleging the firm helped launder $700 million in illicit funds.

2023-1-19 20:07
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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.

2022-9-20 21:48	Crimes
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US Treasury Wants Public to Comment on Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance

The U.S. Treasury Department listed a number of questions, asking the general public to weigh in on how it’s approaching cryptocurrencies and their possible role in illegal activities.

2022-9-20 18:37	policy
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HM Treasury changes course on collecting data around unhosted crypto wallets

“There is not good evidence that unhosted wallets present a disproportionate risk of being used in illicit finance,” said the Treasury update.

2022-6-21 23:47	Government
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U.S. Treasury Department on Track to Regulate Unhosted Wallets

The U. S. Treasury Department is progressing toward addressing the anonymity of unhosted crypto wallets as part of Joe Biden's wider strategy to tackle illicit finance involving digital assets. The post U.

2022-6-13 02:00
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UK Treasury en route to legalizing stablecoins amid Terra's UST crash

During the Queen's Speech, Prince Charles announced the introduction of a bill that would help tackle illicit finance, reduce economic crime and help businesses grow.

2022-5-17 11:18
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U.S. Treasury Confirms We Can Remove 'Illicit Activity' From Bitcoin FUD Dice

With the U.S. Treasury recently indicating that bitcoin and altcoins aren’t used for significant illicit activity, it’s time to change the narrative.

2022-3-17 03:30	Opinion
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America COMPETES Act passes House without 'disastrous' provision on crypto

A provision originally included in the bill had critics saying the Treasury Secretary would not have had limits on surveilling crypto firms suspected of illicit transactions, nor open the matter to include public feedback.

2022-2-5 01:25	Privacy
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Biden Administration Sanction Another Crypto Exchange for Facilitating Illicit Transactions Along with REvil Operators

Cryptocurrency exchange Chatex is the latest one to be sanctioned by the Biden administration for facilitating financial transactions for hackers. An analysis of the exchange’s known transactions indicates that over half are “directly traced to illicit or high-risk activities such as darknet markets, high-risk exchanges, and ransomware,” said the US Treasury Department in a statement.

2021-11-10 22:55	Legal & Regulation
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Treasury Secretary Yellen Says US Does Not Have Framework ‘up to the Task’ of Regulating Cryptocurrencies

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that the U. S. does not have an “adequate framework” to deal with all the different issues posed by cryptocurrencies, such as money laundering and illicit financing.

2021-5-5 19:30
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US treasury secretary floats idea of digital dollar maintained by the Fed

She still questioned how regulators would "manage money laundering and illicit finance issues" with digital currencies.

2021-2-23 20:30
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Janet Yellen Stresses Importance of Crypto Regulation, Making Sure Bitcoin Is Not Used in Illicit Transactions

U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has reaffirmed that it is important to ensure that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not used for illicit financing. In addition, she stresses the importance of regulating institutions that deal with bitcoin.

2021-2-20 22:30
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First Mover: Bitcoin at Center Stage (and Record High) as Mastercard, BNY Go Crypto

Bitcoin's price hits new all-time high over $48,000 despite U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's warning that cryptocurrencies are prone to illicit uses.

2021-2-12 17:35	First Mover
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Data Shows Under 1% of Bitcoin and Crypto Transactions Have Criminal Intent

The new US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent negative comments about Bitcoin and crypto have revolved around alleged “illicit use. ” However, data from a top blockchain analysis firm claims that under 1% of all cryptocurrency transactions are related to criminal activity.

2021-1-25 18:30	xbtusd
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Janet Yellen Clarifies Her Stance on Bitcoin — Promises ‘Effective’ Crypto Regulation

Joe Biden’s pick to become the new U. S. Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen, has clarified her stance on bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. This follows her remarks during a Senate hearing when she said that cryptocurrencies are mostly used for illicit financing.

2021-1-24 00:15
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Janet Yellen Vows to Implement Laws to Curtail Illicit Crypto Use

Janet Yellen, President Biden’s nominee for Treasury Secretary, has clarified her stance on bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, making it clear that she will go all out to formulate and implement regulations that would curtail the use of blockchain-based cryptocurrencies for illicit activities, according to a Decrypt report on January 22, 2021. Yellen Not Anti-CryptoRead More

2021-1-23 21:00
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Janet Yellen Reveals Plans for Bitcoin — Sees Cryptocurrencies Used Mainly for Illicit Financing

Janet Yellen, Joe Biden’s pick for the Treasury Secretary, has revealed her policy for cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. She claims that cryptocurrencies are mainly used for illicit financing and their use needs to be curtailed.

2021-1-21 23:30
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US FinCEN Set to Upgrade AML Guidelines in Wake of Evolving Illicit Financial Crimes

According to the announcement on September 17, FinCEN is seeking feedback from stakeholders affected by changes to the AML requirements. This bureau of the US Department of the Treasury has since issued 60 days for interested stakeholders to have commented on prospectus regulatory amendments.

2020-9-17 18:14	Legal & Regulation
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IRS Criminal Investigation Division Wants to Track Privacy Coins, Layer-2, and Sidechains

It has been no secret that the top federal law enforcement agency under the U. S Department of Treasury, the Criminal Investigation Division (CI), is keenly following digital assets to trace for any signals of illicit activity.

2020-7-3 15:02	Legal & Regulation
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Sanctioned Chinese Nationals Laundered Money for North Korean Hackers

The Office of Foreign Assets and Control (OFAC) the enforcement body of the U. S. Treasury Department, sanctioned two Chinese nationals who played a part in laundering illicit funds linked to a crypto exchange hack.

2020-3-4 20:00
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Mnuchin Tells Congress Tougher Laws Will Be Introduced On Cryptocurrency Payments Soon

During a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing, Steve Mnuchin the U. S. Treasury Secretary called on the FinCEN, a U. S financial regulatory authority, to put in place new cryptocurrencies regulations and guidelines in a bid to reduce the money laundering, illicit trades and activities that cryptocurrencies purportedly enhance.

2020-2-13 21:39	Legal & Regulation
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US Financial Crimes Watchdog Preparing ‘Significant’ Crypto Rules, Warns Treasury Secretary Mnuchin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said FinCEN is preparing "significant new requirements" around cryptocurrencies to tamp down illicit activity.

2020-2-13 23:59	Steven Mnuchin
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Tether burns more than it prints: 740 mm burned, 200 mm minted

USDT has been considered the go-to stablecoin, but the stablecoin has been accused of being part of illicit activities by market watchers due to exuberant minting. Tether printers are back at it as the month of October noted eleven instances of Tether treasury minting the stablecoin, followed by contentious swaps and transfers.

2019-11-1 01:30	Trading View
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