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Irish Banks Hail EU’s ‘Radical’ Anti-Money Laundering Push
Banks in Ireland have welcomed an upcoming reform of the European Union’s anti-money laundering regulations that will affect the crypto space. The Irish banking industry organization voiced support for the changes aimed at disrupting illicit transactions at the union level while calling them “radical. дальше »
2021-7-25 11:00 | |
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John McAfee Speaks: The US Thinks I’m Hiding Crypto
John McAfee, a software developer, and entrepreneur was indicted with fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering conspiracy. According to the indictment filed by the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York, McAfee and other accomplices allegedly obtained over $10 million with illicit activities related to cryptocurrencies. McAfee was accused of using his […] дальше »
2021-6-17 23:45 | |
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China arrests 1,100 suspects for laundering illicit funds through crypto
Chinese police officers have arrested more than 1,100 people suspected of using cryptocurrencies to launder funds obtained through telephone and internet scams. The suspects’ illegal activities were discovered after a recent crackdown. дальше »
2021-6-11 22:58 | |
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Bitcoin Lands A Spot On Phemex’s Earn Crypto Program
Not long ago, Bitcoin and several cryptocurrencies were closely associated with the dark web. Cryptocurrencies were viewed as nothing but a medium that facilitates illicit activities. In just a few years, the entire crypto-verse witnessed a radical transformation and eventually became the talk of the town. дальше »
2021-6-7 22:07 | |
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Crypto will ‘come to life’ in Nigeria, central bank governor says
Emefiele said the Nigerian government will do its best to prevent crypto from being used to finance illicit activities.
дальше »2021-5-28 12:02 | |
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South Korean Police Raid Crypto Exchange Allegedly Involved in a $214M Multi-Level Marketing Fraud
Authorities in South Korea have launched a major raid against a domestic crypto exchange allegedly involved in a millionaire multi-level marketing (MLM) fraud. The police accuse V Global platform of running an illicit operation that reportedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars from investors. дальше »
2021-5-6 09:00 | |
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‘Concern Over BTC Use for Illicit Finance Is Significantly Overstated,’ Says Former CIA Director
Morrell is a 33-year veteran of the agency. He served as Deputy Director and as acting Director in 2011 and again between 2012 and 2013. The lobbying group, Crypto Council for Innovation, commissioned the study. дальше »
2021-4-13 18:30 | |
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South Korean Government Announces Crackdown on Illicit Crypto-Related Transactions in an ‘Overheated Market’
Adding to the South Korean cryptocurrency industry’s stricter regulations, the central government is focusing on the “crackdown” of illegal crypto transactions. A meeting over the week held with high-ranked politicians resulted in a campaign that will soon be deployed. дальше »
2021-4-10 06:30 | |
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Drug traffickers ‘increasingly’ used Bitcoin ATMs to aid illicit transfers in 2020
According to US Department of Justice’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), drug traffickers increasingly relied on crypto ATMs to aid illicit bulk money transfers, last year. DEA also notedThe post Drug traffickers ‘increasingly’ used Bitcoin ATMs to aid illicit transfers in 2020 appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-3-4 01:30 | |
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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. дальше »
2021-2-20 22:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency Ransomware Attacks Surged Over 300% in 2020: Chainalysis’ Crime Report
Revenue from crypto-related crime was reduced by 53% last year. Illicit funds, scams, and proceeds of crime through crypto also dropped. However, The value of ransomware attacks tripled, generating over $350 million. дальше »
2021-2-18 00:17 | |
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Just 270 Addresses Responsible for Majority of Money Laundering in Crypto: Chainalysis
The United States, Russia, and China receive the highest volume of digital currency from illicit addresses. The post Just 270 Addresses Responsible for Majority of Money Laundering in Crypto: Chainalysis first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-2-13 23:05 | |
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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. дальше »
2021-2-12 17:35 | |
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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. дальше »
2021-1-25 18:30 | |
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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. дальше »
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 дальше »
2021-1-23 21:00 | |
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Dirty Bitcoins: How to Conduct an Anti-Money Laundering Check on Your Crypto
What is a dirty bitcoin? A coin is considered “dirty” if it’s been involved in any illicit activity such as: Crypto crimes like wallet or exchange hacks; Money laundering, which includes criminals trying to hide the proceeds of their illegal activities by converting them into crypto (spoiler: it doesn’t work); Scams such as fraudulent schemes … Continued The post Dirty Bitcoins: How to Conduct an Anti-Money Laundering Check on Your Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-1-15 17:18 | |
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BitMEX Partners With Chainalysis to Enhance KYC/AML Compliance On The Exchange
The crypto derivatives exchange extends its partnership with crypto intelligence firm, Chainalysis. The partnership will bolster the exchange’s ability to stop illicit transactions. The post BitMEX Partners With Chainalysis to Enhance KYC/AML Compliance On The Exchange first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-1-13 00:17 | |
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U.S. Authorities Point Searchlight into Crypto’s Role in Trafficking
Republicans and Democrats in the Senate Banking Committee are putting preparations in top gear to introduce a bill that would mandate the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to critically study the role of bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in illicit activities such as human and drug trafficking, money laundering, terrorist financing as well as other onlineRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2020-7-3 14:00 | |
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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 | |
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Crypto Exchanges in Finland and Russia Receive the Most Illegal Funds
Finnish exchanges remain the most popular destination for illegal cryptocurrency proceeds. The Scandinavian nation has dubiously claimed the title for the third year in a row. In its Spring 2020 crypto crime and AML report, the blockchain tracking firm CipherTrace revealed that exchanges in Finland and Russia account for most of the illicit funds. дальше »
2020-6-3 21:04 | |
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Etherscan Launches “ETH Protect” to Identify and Flag Tainted ETH Addresses
Recently, prominent Ethereum blockchain explorer Etherscan announced the launch of “ETH Protect,” a new tool that seeks to identify and flag Ether (ETH) addresses in receipt of tainted funds associated with crypto exchange hacks, attacks, and other illicit activities. дальше »
2020-4-15 13:00 | |
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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. дальше »
2020-3-4 20:00 | |
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How criminals launder money using crypto in Latin America
Crypto-adoption catalyzed the immediate need for regulation to curb illicit activities such as money laundering. Latin America, for example, holds the largest number of cryptocurrency users in the worThe post How criminals launder money using crypto in Latin America appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-3-2 11:30 | |
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France and Austria tap Blockchain Analysis to Reduce Crypto Crime
Criminals have been drawn to cryptocurrencies for some time. Governments in Europe are now joining forces to put an end to this illicit activity. According to local sources, France’s NIGMA Conseil and Austria’s Institute of Technology are joining forces. дальше »
2020-2-27 02:00 | |
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Presumed Guilty: Financial Watchdogs See Crypto as Illicit by Default
Why do regulators assume that crypto transactions carry increased risks?
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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. дальше »
2020-2-13 23:59 | |
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Better Regulation Could Curb Crypto Scams, Chainalysis Report Says
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. дальше »
2020-1-30 00:15 | |
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Interpol Operation Drives Southeast Asia Cryptojacking Down by 78%
Cryptojacking was rampant around the globe last year. By June 2019 in Southeast Asia, more than 20,000 MikroTik routers had been infected. Thanks to Operation Goldfish Alpha, Interpol reduced incidents of illicit crypto mining by 78% in just six months. дальше »
2020-1-9 19:00 | |
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Bitcoin Pumping on “Speculation of Capital Flight” as Heightened Activity Coming From the Hotbed of Crypto: Brian Kelly
Bitcoin is used to buying fake ID’s drugs and illicit sex. “I have never done that with Bitcoin,” is Brian Kelly’s response to Bitcoin skeptics. In a recent discussion on CNBC, Brian Kelly, founder & CEO of BKCM LLC, a digital currency investment firm says Bitcoin is finally “traded like a macro kind of asset.” […] дальше »
2019-8-9 20:01 | |
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Wealth and Tax Advisor Says IRS May Be Targeting Crypto Traders, Not Investors
By now, most crypto investors know that the United States government has begun to crack down on the crypto industry, and has begun targeting those who have used Bitcoin and other crypto-assets for illicit crime. дальше »
2019-8-9 04:00 | |
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Bitcoin Aversion by Israeli Banks Hindering Crypto tax Payments
Israeli media sources say bitcoin traders in the country are finding it difficult to pay taxes as banks continue to refuse crypto deposits, August 6, 2019. Banks in many countries refuse to accept deposits from crypto-related activities based on fears of money laundering and other illicit financial activities. дальше »
2019-8-7 19:00 | |
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Out of 200,000 Bitcoin Transactions, Only 2% Were Illicit, MIT’s AI Lab Affirms
Everybody in the crypto industry knows how some people have a pretty bad opinion of Bitcoin. Said to be the currency used by scammers and criminals, Bitcoin is often the target of severe criticism. Fortunately, a recent experiment made by the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab has proved that only a small fraction of the Bitcoin […] дальше »
2019-8-3 00:56 | |
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Former Trump Advisor Steve Bannon Boasts of “Big Future” for Bitcoin and Crypto
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. дальше »
2019-8-3 23:00 | |
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Australia Spares Crypto in AUD $10,000 Cash Limit Draft Squeeze
A draft legislation in Australia is seeking to prohibit the use of cash in making transactions for amounts exceeding $AUD10,000 ($6,900) has spared cryptocurrencies. The goal of imposing the cash payment limit is to prevent tax evasion, money laundering and other illicit activities. дальше »
2019-7-29 15:59 | |
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Congressman Brad Sherman calls for a complete ban on cryptocurrency, says Bitcoin only facilitates “nefarious transactions”
Congressman Brad Sherman, a vocal critic of the crypto industry, again called for a complete ban on cryptocurrencies. Sherman said Bitcoin had no real use other than to fund illicit activities and warned about the risks cryptocurrencies pose to the political and financial stability in the U. дальше »
2019-7-20 21:44 | |
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Bitcoin Rise Shows Market is Comfortable with the U.S Stance on Crypto: Tom Lee
Bitcoin has started to rise once again following a massive dip that threatened to drag price below $9,000. The rise seems to coincide with a statement made by the U. S Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that cryptocurrency especially Libra could be taken advantage of by criminals for illicit activities. дальше »
2019-7-16 03:47 | |
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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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