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South Korean Authorities Summon All Terraform Labs Employees
South Korean authorities have launched a new investigation on Terraform Labs, according to reports from JBTC. Korean Authorities Summon Team The Seoul Southern District’s joint financial and securities crime investigation... дальше »
2022-5-31 23:55 | |
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New Zealand Police investigate allegedly fraudulent crypto platform Quwiex
The Auckland City Financial Crime Unit is investigating Quwiex Limited, a self-proclaimed crypto platform, after multiple reports from victims that the platform is a scam, according to an RNZ report. дальше »
2022-5-24 02:30 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Brazil’s Police Force Seizes 591 Bitcoin In Country’s Largest Crypto Seizure
The Brazilian Police Force confiscated 591 bitcoin amounting to 150 million Brazilian real (about $28.6 million) in a crackdown on a suspected fraudulent scheme. According to a CNN Brazil report, federal police as part of “Operation Kryptos” – an ongoing investigation of an alleged financial pyramid scheme arrested 5 persons in connection with the crime […] дальше »
2021-8-28 17:38 | |
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Korean Banks to Be Relieved of Liability for Crypto-Related Crime, Report Suggests
Banking institutions in South Korea have reportedly requested to not be held accountable for crimes linked to cryptocurrencies such as money laundering. According to local media, financial regulators are now developing rules that could relieve Korean banks from responsibility when screening the crypto exchanges they work with. дальше »
2021-6-28 14:00 | |
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BitMEX is on a hiring spree as company looks to expand offerings
Against the drop of increasing regulatory scrutiny industry-wide, exchange platform BitMEX is on a hiring spree in a show of self-assurance. They are hiring derivative structurers, engineers, a head of financial crime compliance, and other positions lower in the hierarchy in Hong Kong, according to the exchange’s website. дальше »
2021-6-22 16:50 | |
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Can Bitcoin Still Pride Itself On Anonymity?
Bitcoin’s arrival to the financial scene was a rough one. Upon its numerous qualities, it was still called lots of negative names, including a scam, a bubble, and a ‘thing associated with crime’ as many argued it didn’t have any base value. дальше »
2021-6-22 14:45 | |
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CEX.IO’s Head of Financial Crimes: Traditional Security Measures Not Good Enough For Crypto
BeinCrypto spoke to Mark Taylor, Head of Financial Crime at CEX.IO, about KYC for crypto, how these protocols will change, and what global regulation could look like. The post CEX.IO’s Head of Financial Crimes: Traditional Security Measures Not Good Enough For Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-6-8 16:13 | |
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UK Banks Suspend Payments to Crypto Exchanges Due to “High Levels of Suspected Financial Crime”
Barclays, Starling, and Mozo are blocking their customers from transferring money to cryptocurrency platforms like Binance and Swiss Borg. These banks are cracking down on transfers to crypto exchanges in recent weeks by suspending payments to the sector, reported local media. дальше »
2021-6-1 17:10 | |
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UK Banks Are Blocking Payments To Cryptocurrency Exchanges
According to a recent report from The Telegraph, three UK banks, Barclays, Monzo, and Starling have halted payments to cryptocurrency exchanges like Binance and SwissBorg. The banks cite concerns regarding crypto-related financial crime as the primary motivation for this action. дальше »
2021-6-1 16:47 | |
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British Banks Crack Down on Crypto Transfers Amid Financial Crime Fears
Leading banks such as Barclays have all blocked their customers from transferring funds to cryptocurrency exchanges. Online challengers like Monzo and Starling have joined them The post British Banks Crack Down on Crypto Transfers Amid Financial Crime Fears appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-30 14:37 | |
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Fleeing Lynchpin of Nigerian Crypto Ponzi Scheme Inksnation Captured
The lynchpin of Inksnation, one of Nigeria’s biggest crypto Ponzi Schemes, Omotade-Sparks Amos Sewanu, has been captured. According to Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Sewanu, who was on the run, was nabbed in Sokoto, a city located in the northwest part of the country. дальше »
2021-5-29 16:30 | |
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Iran Is Using Bitcoin Mining To Lessen Effect Of Sanctions, New Study Reveals
Iran is using Bitcoin mining to circumvent and lessen the effect of the economic sanctions that the U. S. and other countries have applied to the country since 2006, according to a new study by Elliptic, a blockchain analytics and financial crime compliance firm. дальше »
2021-5-23 14:31 | |
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Iran Is Using Bitcoin Mining to Circumvent Sanctions, According to Elliptic
Iran is using Bitcoin mining to circumvent and lessen the effect of the economic sanctions that the U. S. and other countries have applied to the country since 2006, according to a new study by Elliptic, a blockchain analytics and financial crime compliance firm. дальше »
2021-5-23 13:00 | |
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FCA Ban on Retail Crypto Derivatives Trading Will Be in Full Effect Today
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ban on crypto products will officially be in full effect today. The authorities had earlier announced the ban around October last year, stating that crypto-based products were not suited for retail customers because they lack a reliable valuation, are prone to price volatility, are known to be prevalent for crime, asRead More дальше »
2021-1-7 22:00 | |
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FinCEN Wants US Citizens to Disclose Offshore Crypto Holdings of Over $10K
The Financial Crime Network (FinCEN) enforces new guidelines for cryptocurrency users in the US. Digital asset owners will report to foreign financial or virtual asset service providers whether they own more than USD 10,000 worth of cryptocurrency. дальше »
2021-1-3 16:13 | |
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UK’s financial regulator expands AML regulations to all cryptocurrency firms
According to the consultation paper published by the UK’s financial regulator, cryptocurrency firms need to submit an annual report on their problem dealing method. The consultation paper reveals the plan to broaden the annual crime reporting requirements that involves cryptocurrency exchanges and other custodian wallet service providers. дальше »
2020-8-31 01:49 | |
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UK Crypto Businesses Set to Come Under FCA Financial Crime Reporting Requirement
Crypto businesses in the UK are set to come under even greater scrutiny based on new plans by regulators in the country. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continues to mandate strict compliance with financial laws for all cryptocurrency activities in the UK. дальше »
2020-8-26 23:00 | |
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Government Raids Illegal Bitcoin Mining-Farm in Kyrgyzstan
Financial police in Kyrgyzstan have discovered and shut down an illegal bitcoin mining farm. A cell phone video of the raid was released by government officials. On August 6, the Kyrgyz Republic State Financial Crime Office discovered a bitcoin mining farm in an abandoned airplane hangar in Bishkek. дальше »
2020-8-8 19:21 | |
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Trump budget puts crypto in secret service crosshairs
To step up action against financial crime, the White House wants to bring the U.S. Secret Service—the agency tasked with protecting the nation’s leaders and safeguarding its financial system—back to its original home in the Treasury Department. дальше »
2020-2-20 14:05 | |
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United States Regulators Begin Crack Down on Crypto and Bitcoin Crime
Following the announcement of Facebook Libra – a crypto project aimed to replace the US dollar and other fiat currencies, the United States has been up in arms regarding Libra, Bitcoin, and the rest of the cryptocurrency landscape. дальше »
2019-7-31 23:00 | |
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Unbanked for Buying Bitcoin: How the Financial System Criminalizes Crypto
When we think of the unbanked, we envisage citizens of developing nations who lack the means and documentation to obtain access. But you don’t have to be a Mongolian goat herder to find yourself financially excluded. дальше »
2019-7-29 18:20 | |
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UK Government appoints FCA as economic crime enforcer
Cryptocurrency scam-related queries have been growing at a consistent rate since May 2018. In response, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has been named as an enforcer of the newly published Economic Crime Plan. дальше »
2019-7-23 10:00 | |
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Fiat Money Outpaces Bitcoin 800:1 for Money Laundering: Report
Recent research published by Messari revealed that bitcoin (BTC) is not at all the financial threat that some critics claim. Messari said that they performed the research in response to recent remarks by U. дальше »
2019-7-22 21:30 | |
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UK Government to Focus on Crypto Asset Space as Part of New Financial Crime Clampdown Plan
Because it’s mostly untraceable and irreversible, cryptocurrency is still the number one choice for criminals to carry out or hide criminal activity or ill-gotten gains. The last few weeks have seen a slowly increasing number of cities in the U. дальше »
2019-7-15 20:29 | |
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UK drafts collaborative plan to crack down on cryptocurrency crime
The UK government is seeking to crack down on the use of crypto assets for money laundering or other illicit activities. To do so, the government has published the Economic Crime Plan, agreed between the Chancellor Philip Hammond, Home Secretary Sajid Javid, and heads of law enforcement, major financial institutions and legal, accountancy and property organisations. дальше »
2019-7-15 14:54 | |
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Florida Police Discover Bitcoin Money Laundering Gig While Being Locked Up via Commissary Accounts
Financial crimes exist in many forms and one of the most common is money laundering, which is practiced all over the world. There are the disadvantages that come with the prevalence of cryptocurrency with one being the fact that they are often used for the perpetuation of crime and this includes money laundering purposes as […] дальше »
2019-7-5 23:17 | |
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What Has Taken Place in the Crypto Regulatory 5AMLD Breakfast Briefing
The cryptocurrency industry is now confronted with a restrictive change. Just recently in a compliance briefing with Elliptic London, a discussion was done on how industry stakeholders can create a thriving compliance operation despite the regulatory flux in and surrounding the UK. дальше »
2019-6-4 00:17 | |
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Man Sentenced for Illegal Money Transmission Services on LocalBitcoins
U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users. дальше »
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
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55,000 Brazilians scammed out of $200M+ worth of fake cryptocurrency
A Brazilian cryptocurrency crime cartel has been shut down after conning over 55,000 investors for over $200 million. The cartel ran an unlicensed financial institution without authorization from Brazil‘s Central Bank. дальше »
2019-5-22 12:25 | |
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Despite Industry Pushback, G20 May Impose Stricter KYC Policy on Exchanges
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. дальше »
2019-5-13 21:33 | |
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Disgusting Bitcoin Scam Swipes $1.6 Million from Jersey Victim’s Life Savings
By CCN: A man from the English channel island of Jersey just wanted to buy bitcoin. In actuality, the unfortunate victim gave away an eye-popping $1. 6 million in life savings to crypto scammers. дальше »
2019-5-4 02:10 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC]: Financial Crime Enforcement Network raises penalty on trader for violating banking norms
The number of illegal activities in the world of digital assets has always kept law enforcement agencies on their toes. New reports revealed that the Financial Crime Enforcement Network [FinCEN] of the United States has penalized Eric Powers, a peer to peer Bitcoin [BTC] trader for violating the Bank Secrecy Act and its sub-clauses, including, […] The post Bitcoin [BTC]: Financial Crime Enforcement Network raises penalty on trader for violating banking norms appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-4-20 22:30 | |
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Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML
The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced today, April 2, 2019, that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:13 | |
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LocalBitcoins, Once a Go-To for Anonymous Bitcoin Transactions, Adds KYC
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. дальше »
2019-3-28 18:00 | |
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