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2024-5-26 18:39 |
Jian Wen, 42, who was alleged to have carrying out the laundering on behalf of her former boss, was found guilty in March. origin »
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Could CBDCs’ transparency effectively track and curb the $3 trillion illicit financial flows? Let’s find out. The world faces a staggering challenge: illicit funds and money laundering. In 2023, over $3 trillion illicitly flowed through the global financial system, according…
2024-5-17 13:46 | |
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2024-3-19 17:05 | |
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Preserve trustlessness and privacy as much as possible while still preventing financial crimes is certainly feasible.
2023-11-26 16:04 | |
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The Turkish government will start rolling out crypto rules to fight money laundering concerns at exchanges. The post Turkey to Focus New Crypto Rules on Tighter KYC at Exchanges appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-11-16 16:15 | |
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DOJ has arrested Storm and is on the lookout for Semenov. Tornado Cash was used in several crypto heists last year. OFAC had sanctioned Tornado Cash in August of 2022. Co-founders of Tornado Cash – a fully decentralised crypto mixer based out of Russia – have been charged with money laundering, as per an indictment […] The post Tornado Cash founders charged with money laundering appeared first on CoinJournal.
2023-8-24 02:15 | |
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Kuwait bans crypto trading, mining, and investments in a bid to stamp out money laundering.
The post Kuwait Announces ‘Absolute Prohibition’ on Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-7-20 14:35 | |
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The number of registered crypto firms in Estonia has dropped by 80% after it enacted a new law to prevent money laundering. The money laundering regulator in the country, Financial Intelligence Unit, published a report stating that the validity of 389 authorizations has expired, and there are only 100 active authorizations for virtual assets service […] The post New law pushes around 400 crypto firms out of Estonia appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2023-5-9 20:07 | |
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Draft guidance from the EU banking watchdog picks out crypto technology for scrutiny and proposes vetting procedures for senior staff.
2023-3-29 13:04 | |
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2023-2-1 00:43 | |
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The Indian Directorate of Enforcement froze $46.4 million in the accounts of Vauld’s Indian branch until the exchange can account for the criminal proceeds it transferred out of the country.
2022-8-13 23:59 | |
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The eastern European nation will follow international guidance as it sets out anti-money laundering and licensing regime.
2022-4-6 15:34 | |
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Proposed anti-money laundering rules are up for a parliamentary committee vote on Thursday along with a separate provision seeking to end anonymous crypto transactions in the European Union.
2022-3-31 20:42 | |
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Coinbase, along with 17 other crypto firms, recently launched a ‘Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology’ (TRUST), a platform that will enable the group of well-established US companies to achieve compliance with anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) obligations–announced the largest crypto exchange in the US.
2022-2-18 08:30 | |
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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.
2022-1-28 00:30 | |
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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.
2021-9-12 18:00 | |
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The inability to satisfy Anti-Money Laundering standards set by regulators in the United Kingdom is reportedly forcing many crypto companies out of business.
2021-6-5 13:19 | |
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Thailand’s stock exchange ‘SET’ is planning to roll out a digital asset trading platform but says the platform will not include cryptocurrencies. According to the SET, crypto assets will not be listed in the stock exchange because such assets could facilitate money laundering and did not meet its product qualifications.
2021-1-20 14:37 | |
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Bitcoin is regularly blasted by regulators and the IRS for its use in illicit crime such as money laundering or tax evasion. Unfortunately, a story involving a former Microsoft engineer who used the cryptocurrency to mix over $10 million he had defrauded the company out of, doesn’t help that case.
2020-11-11 18:00 | |
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In their ongoing fight against global money laundering, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has given out a new set of recommendations concerning cryptocurrency transfers between Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).
2020-9-2 20:17 | |
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The National Police of Spain said vendors’ “purchase of virtual currency stands out.” They arrested 33 suspects across two parallel raids.
2020-7-1 00:30 | |
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An archaic blockchain technology helps a technology company convince U.S. bank regulators that the transactions are free of money laundering.
2020-6-11 21:03 | |
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ConsenSys, a firm that claims to be focused on solving real-world problems with the Ethereum blockchain, has announced the launch of Codefi Compliance, a compliance solution it says is aimed at making it easier for Ethereum-based DeFi projects to function in line with anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines, carry out seamless know-your-customer (KYC) processes and more,Read MoreRead More.
2020-6-10 17:00 | |
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Chainalysis’ 2019 crime report found illicit activities accounted for roughly 1 percent of overall crypto transactions last year, and better enforcement of anti-money laundering and know-your-customer regulations could stamp out a large portion of that.
2020-1-30 00:15 | |
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European crypto companies are finding themselves in a changing regulatory environment. The new realities they have to deal with stem from the fifth edition of the European Union’s anti-money laundering directive.
2020-1-13 14:20 | |
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The EU-based cryptocurrency exchange Deribit has announced it is moving to Panama amid new anti-money laundering regulations in the European Union that are coming into full force on Jan 10. The new, stricter rules coming into play will likely force out other European trading platforms going forward as well.
2020-1-12 18:15 | |
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The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) set to be adopted by the European Union is slowly forcing out crypto firms operating in the region. Deribit, a digital currency derivatives exchange based in the Netherlands, is the latest to announce an exit from the EU.
2020-1-10 17:24 | |
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Deribit will operate out of Panama starting Feb. 10, citing the Netherlands’ presumed adoption of “very strict” anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.
2020-1-10 23:02 | |
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Estonian authorities have negligently leaked the email addresses of more than 200 cryptocurrency trading service providers. The personal data breach follows an effort by the nation’s anti-money laundering bureau to gather information on Estonia’s crypto-asset industry.
2019-11-27 17:18 | |
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As cryptocurrencies get mainstream attention in the financial ecosystem, every user and business has set out to identify and curb the predicaments associated with their increasing use. Although efforts towards reducing crypto-crimes are being undertaken by many, trends suggest an acceleration of such incidents.
2019-8-13 11:30 | |
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Some 15 countries, including Australia and Singapore, are reportedly banding together to create a data collection and sharing system on individuals carrying out cryptocurrency transactions. According to Nikkei, the common goal would be to prevent funds from being laundered or used to finance terrorist organizations.
2019-8-9 16:22 | |
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In connection with the mass protests in Moscow due to the opposition not allowed to take part in municipal parliament of Moscow election (Moscow City Duma), the Investigative Committee of Russia opened a criminal case on money laundering by the Anti-Corruption Fund (FBK) of Alexei Navalny, the most famous of opposition politicians. According to the […]
2019-8-5 14:52 | |
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All last month, the positive sentiment surrounding Bitcoin, crypto, and even Facebook Libra turned negative after United States President Donald Trump made some negative tweets about the digital asset class and its illicit use in criminal activities such as money laundering, cybercrime, drug trade, and more.
2019-8-3 23:00 | |
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For all the damning rhetoric about Bitcoin and its use in enabling money laundering spewed from the Trump administration of late, you would think that those closest to the President have never dreamed of exploiting loopholes to avoid paying tax.
2019-7-26 00:00 | |
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Crypto crimes, in the form of hacks, scams and money laundering, have become increasingly popular, ever since the market picked up. Crypto traders of today have heard of every possible way their assets can be compromised, whether this implies straight out of one’s personal wallets, crypto exchanges or falsified initial coin offerings. According to the […]
2019-7-22 00:11 | |
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Bitcoin’s tryst with regulatory authorities can be summarised as a game of cat and mouse. Created to subvert the financial system tethered to and controlled by sovereign powers, Bitcoin broke out as a rebellious tool that was soon shackled by undue regulations.
2019-7-12 22:30 | |
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Despite favorable regulation, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya stated that digital currencies operators must comply with regulations on money laundering and risk management. The announcement was made in reference to the launch of Libra, the new global cryptocurrency from Facebook.
2019-7-6 19:00 | |
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Dutch ministers want to regulate cryptocurrencies as part of a wider effort to tackle money laundering in the country. According to a note sent to parliament on Monday, Minister of Finance Wopke Hoekstra and Ferdinand Grapperhaus, Minister of Justice and Security, want to limit the risks associated with cryptocurrencies and make the Netherlands a leader in the fight against money laundering.
2019-7-2 13:03 | |
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By CCN: According to self-declared Bitcoin creator Craig Wright, everyone who runs a Lightning node, uses privacy-centric cryptocurrency Monero, or uses mixing services like CashShuffle will be guilty of money laundering and eventually suffer the brutal legal consequences.
2019-6-5 19:15 | |
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has published an update on how it intends to regulate crypto-related businesses and initial coin offerings (ICOs).
2019-6-1 19:04 | |
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Japan is tightening their anti-money laundering efforts to go after Bitcoin exchanges. Russian and Dutch governments are also becoming restrictive in their cryptocurrency regulations, particularly involving money laundering efforts.
2019-5-23 17:06 | |
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A man from Apeldoorn, Netherlands has been arrested for fraud and money laundering after convincing over 100 people to invest a total of $26 million in fictitious Bitcoin mining rigs. The 33-year-old named as Berry van M.
2019-5-21 15:59 | |
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It looks as if cryptocurrency service providers will have to adopt stricter know-your-customer (KYC) policies all across the world — and not everyone is happy about that.
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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Crypto security and intelligence firm CipherTrace has published its Q1 2019 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering Report, revealing that exchange platforms all over the world have lost nearly $400 million as a result of hacks and thefts.
2019-5-3 17:40 | |
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North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report.
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
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Bitcoin trader Jacob Burrell Campos was sentenced on April 8, 2019, to serve a two-year prison sentence and to forfeit more than $800,000 “for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.
2019-4-13 18:54 | |
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Bittrex, a United States–based cryptocurrency exchange platform, has issued a response to the recent setback in its plans to expand to New York. Yesterday, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) rejected the exchange's BitLicense application, a requirement for offering crypto-based services to New Yorkers.
2019-4-12 19:57 | |
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The Pakistani government will now regulate local cryptocurrency firms under new legislation. Local news outlet The Express Tribune reported that the government of Pakistan will introduce Electronic Money Institutions (EMI) regulations based on the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
2019-4-2 01:33 | |
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The Finland-based, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platform LocalBitcoins released a statement on March 25, 2019, responding to a new act approved by the Finnish Parliament that will require users to verify their identities.
2019-3-28 18:00 | |
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Is Bitcoin money laundering as much of an issue as the media makes it out to be? Let's look at some issues and solutions to stay safe in CryptoLand. The post Bitcoin Money Laundering: How to Stay Safe in CryptoLand appeared first on CoinCentral.
2019-3-25 19:53 | |
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