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Bitcoin Price Recoils After Bombshell Report DOJ Is Investigating Tether Over Possible Money Laundering Violations
According to a Friday report, the United States Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into stablecoin issuer Tether. The probe is reportedly meant to determine whether the company violated anti-money laundering rules and sanctions. дальше »
2024-10-26 00:02 | |
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Tether In The Hot Seat: US Federal Inquiry Into Potential Sanctions And AML Violations
Cryptocurrency company Tether is currently under federal investigation for possible sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML) violations, according to the Wall Street Journal. The criminal inquiry, led by prosecutors from the Manhattan US Attorney’s Office, is examining whether Tether’s stablecoin USDT has been utilized by third parties to fund illicit activities, including drug trafficking, terrorism, and […] дальше »
2024-10-26 22:03 | |
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Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has uncovered the identity of a Chinese over-the-counter (OTC) trader accused of aiding the North Korea-affiliated Lazarus Group in laundering stolen crypto. The trader, identified as Yicong Wang, has reportedly helped the group convert tens of millions of dollars in crypto from various hacks into cash through bank transfers since 2022, according […] The post Chinese OTC trader linked to laundering millions for North Korean hackers appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-10-24 21:32 | |
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Nigerian government drops money laundering charges against Binance executive
Tigran Gambaryan and Binance have been accused of laundering more than $35 million Nadeem Anjarwalla, a colleague of Gambaryan, was also detained, but managed to escape on a Middle Eastern airline in March The Nigerian government has dropped all charges against a Binance executive who had been detained in the country since February. дальше »
2024-10-24 16:56 | |
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Binance's Gambaryan Free to Leave Nigeria for Medical Treatment After Money Laundering Charges Dropped: Reports
Nigeria's government has withdrawn the money laundering charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, local news outlet Punch reported first on Wednesday. дальше »
2024-10-24 14:56 | |
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UK Regulator Justifies Tough Crypto Crackdown Amid Industry Pushback
The UK financial regulatory agency sticks to its decision to continue implementing stringent rules in the registration process of businesses involved in cryptocurrencies. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) asserted that UK’s tough regulations on crypto firms serve as a deterrence to prevent these companies from becoming conduits for any money laundering activities. Related Reading: Crypto […] дальше »
2024-10-22 02:00 | |
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Yuta Kobayashi’s arrest highlights Japan’s first crypto laundering case using Monero
Yuta Kobayashi, 26, has been arrested in Japan for allegedly laundering funds through the cryptocurrency Monero, following a 100 million yen ($665,800) credit card fraud scheme. According to a report by Nikkei on Monday, the arrest followed an extensive investigation by Japan’s Cyber Special Investigation Division and multiple local police forces. The case marks a […] дальше »
2024-10-22 22:54 | |
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Bitcoin crime: Chinese woman pleads not guilty to UK laundering charges
Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, has pleaded not guilty to laundering Bitcoin in a London court. According to Bloomberg, Qian, a Chinese national, was arrested in April and charged with two counts of money laundering. The UK’s Criminal… дальше »
2024-10-21 17:04 | |
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FCA doubles down on hawkish crypto stance to fight money laundering
The FCA is defending its stringent crypto firm registration process despite concerns that the approach may hinder innovation. The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority is reaffirming its commitment to a rigorous registration process for crypto businesses, addressing concerns that these tough… дальше »
2024-10-21 13:15 | |
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Ireland will draft urgent legislation to update crypto regulations in accordance with EU money-laundering rules
Ireland will draft urgent cryptocurrency regulations before the European Union Anti-Money Laundering and terror financing standards come into effect on Dec. 30. According to the Irish Examiner on Oct. дальше »
2024-10-17 13:31 | |
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Crypto Scandal Erupts: Ex-Philippine Mayor Implicated In $30 Million Fraud And Laundering
Have crypto fraudsters infiltrated the local government in Asia? It seems the answer is yes as information linking a former Philippine mayor to a crypto scam group operating in Asia surfaced. This is an indicator of the growing concern about crypto scam rings in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, which might have gained a foothold […] дальше »
2024-10-16 05:00 | |
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Ex-Philippine mayor linked to $30m AAX crypto scam and laundering ring
Disgraced former Philippine mayor Alice Guo has been linked to the defunct Atom Asset Exchange, which laundered and stole millions in customer cryptocurrency assets in 2022. This connection comes as Guo faces trial for human trafficking and fraud, according to… дальше »
2024-10-14 17:28 | |
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Nigerian court denies Binance executive’s health bail application
A Nigerian court denied bail for Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who is facing money laundering charges, despite concerns over his deteriorating health. A Nigerian court on Friday, Oct. 11, rejected a bail application on medical grounds for Binance executive Tigran… дальше »
2024-10-11 14:16 | |
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UK trader denies charges in first-ever illegal crypto ATM prosecution
A London trader has pleaded not guilty to operating an illegal crypto ATM business and laundering $395,000 in criminal cash. Habibur Rahman, a crypto trader from East Ham, London, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to operating an illegal… дальше »
2024-10-11 12:25 | |
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Heather 'Razzlekhan' Morgan Should Spend 18 Months in Prison, Prosecutors Tell Court
Prosecutors have requested that Heather Morgan – better known by her rap moniker “Razzlekhan” – be sentenced to just 18 months behind bars for her role in laundering 120,000 bitcoins stolen from Bitfinex in a 2016 hack. дальше »
2024-10-11 18:08 | |
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Texas drug ring indicted for laundering $50k in crypto and 12kg of meth
Six men operating under the name “Loverbois” have been convicted for laundering $15,000 to $50,000 in cryptocurrency in addition to selling nearly 12 kilograms of meth disguised as Adderall pills. дальше »
2024-10-10 10:45 | |
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UN report: Telegram is a hub for crypto fraud and money laundering
Powerful crime syndicates in Southeast Asia are using the messaging app Telegram to conduct large-scale illicit activities, according to a new report by the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC). дальше »
2024-10-8 23:18 | |
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UN: Telegram is a hotspot for crypto fraud and laundering
A recent United Nations report showed that criminal networks in Southeast Asia are increasingly using the messaging app Telegram to facilitate illicit activities, ranging from trading hacked data to laundering money through unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges. The UN Office for Drugs… дальше »
2024-10-7 19:43 | |
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Taiwan FSC drafts new AML rules for crypto firms with penalties for non-compliance
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission has drafted new anti-money laundering regulations for virtual asset service providers, which will soon require compliance or lead to penalties. According to a recent announcement, the FSC has introduced a draft of the ‘VASP Registration Regulations,’… дальше »
2024-10-3 13:55 | |
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ComplyCube powers GRVT’s secure, compliant onboarding for millions
ComplyCube, a global leader in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions, has teamed up with GRVT, a next-generation hybrid derivatives exchange, to ensure secure and compliant onboarding for millions of users worldwide. дальше »
2024-10-3 15:21 | |
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Changpeng Zhao’s release announcement causes shift in Binance Coin (BNB) market sentiment
Binance Coin (BNB) price finds itself at a crucial juncture following the release of its co-founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), from federal custody. After serving a four-month sentence related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) violations, CZ is now focused on shaping the future of blockchain and has hit the ground running after his recent announcement on X. […] дальше »
2024-10-1 17:56 | |
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US DOJ Charges Two Russians Over $1 Billion Crypto Laundering Scheme
The DOJ charged two Russians over a $1 billion money laundering scheme involving cybercrime, illicit crypto exchanges, and ransomware payments. The post US DOJ Charges Two Russians Over $1 Billion Crypto Laundering Scheme appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2024-9-28 19:10 | |
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Judge rules Tornado Cash co-founder will face trial for money laundering
Roman Storm will face trial on Dec. 2 for alleged money laundering via Tornado Cash. The judge rejected Storm’s defence that his code was protected under the First Amendment. The prosecution must, however, prove Storm knew he dealt with proceeds of any crime, not specifics. дальше »
2024-9-28 15:36 | |
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US seizes crypto domains connected to Russian money laundering scheme
The US Department of Justice has seized domains linked to three crypto exchanges that have allegedly facilitated illicit transactions worth more than $800 million in relation to Russian money laundering operations. дальше »
2024-9-27 09:55 | |
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Global Effort Disrupts Russia Linked Network Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions, U.S. Charges Two Russians
Russian nationals Sergey Ivanov and Timur Shakhmametov have been charged for their involvement in operating money laundering services that catered to cybercriminals using cryptocurrencies, U.S. authorities announced on Thursday. дальше »
2024-9-30 08:26 | |
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WazirX hacker nears final stages of laundering $230M in stolen funds
India’s largest cryptocurrency hack has neared completion, with over $230 million worth of stolen tokens almost fully laundered, according to blockchain data. The hack, targeting WazirX, once one of India’s leading exchanges, resulted in a massive breach of funds in July. дальше »
2024-9-26 18:07 | |
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Mysterious group of developers hard fork Samourai Wallet
A new project, Ashigaru, has forked from Samourai Wallet to enhance user privacy. Ashigaru developers, former Samourai users, emphasize open-source security solutions. The original founders of Samourai Wallet face serious legal issues for money laundering. дальше »
2024-9-23 13:28 | |
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Brazil police bust $9.7b crypto laundering scheme
Brazilian authorities have uncovered a $9.7 billion crypto laundering scheme, arresting suspects in multiple cities as part of a major financial crime investigation. Brazilian authorities have clamped down on a multi-billion-dollar money laundering scheme involving cryptocurrencies across multiple cities, including… дальше »
2024-9-20 13:22 | |
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German Government Shuts Down 47 Exchanges, Says They're Tied To ‘Illegal Activity’
The German Attorney General's Office Frankfurt am Main (Generalstaatsanwaltschaft) and the country’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have shut down 47 crypto exchanges allegedly tied to criminal activities including money laundering. дальше »
2024-9-20 23:46 | |
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Germany closes 47 crypto exchanges over money laundering concerns
German authorities have taken down 47 cryptocurrency exchange services in a crackdown on illegal money laundering activities. The Federal Criminal Police Office in Germany and the Central Office for Combating Internet Crime led the operation, which targeted platforms allowing users… дальше »
2024-9-20 22:10 | |
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao set for release after 4-month US sentence
Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, will be released from US custody on September 29, 2024, after serving a reduced four-month sentence for violating US anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations. дальше »
2024-9-17 21:15 | |
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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao to be released from U.S. prison
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, will be released from prison on Sept. 29. Zhao, 47, was sentenced to four months in prison for violations of U.S. anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations. He is currently being held at… дальше »
2024-9-16 16:51 | |
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WazirX hacker launders over $64m, insider involvement suspected
The WazirX exploiter has laundered over $64 million via Tornado Cash, as allegations of insider involvement have surfaced. According to PeckShieldAlert, on Sep. 13 the WazirX hacker moved 5,000 ETH, roughly $11. дальше »
2024-9-14 12:26 | |
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Singapore Bans Use Of Crypto In Gambling To Curb Illicit Activity
The dangers of money laundering and other associated crimes have Singaporean authorities stopping the use of crypto for gambling. Related Reading: US Congress Tackles DeFi—What’s The White House’s Position? Singapore’s parliament has passed amendments to the Casino Control Act, designed to further enhance the effectiveness of the country’s casino regulatory regime and its safeguards for […] дальше »
2024-9-12 03:30 | |
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Singapore drops cryptocurrency use for gambling citing money laundering concerns
Singaporean regulators have no plans to allow cryptocurrency use for gambling due to the risks of money laundering. During a Sept. 10 parliamentary address, Ms Sun Xueling, Minister of State for the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social… дальше »
2024-9-11 10:43 | |
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UK crypto registration faces high failure rate: 87% of applications don’t qualify
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reported 87% of crypto companies applying for registration under the UK’s money laundering rules failed to receive approval in the last fiscal year. Only four out of 35 applications were approved in the 12 months ending March 31, 2023. дальше »
2024-9-7 12:41 | |
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Indian regulators to clear offshore crypto exchanges after strict AML review
India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-India) is reportedly set to approve two more offshore crypto exchanges to resume operations in the country by the end of the 2025 fiscal year, following a thorough review of their compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws. дальше »
2024-9-7 01:30 | |
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Crypto-Friendly Banks Under Fire: Fed Launches Crackdown as US Govt Continues ‘War on Crypto’
The US Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking have hit the United Texas Bank with a Cease and Desist Order for “severe violations“ of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations while dealing with crypto firms. дальше »
2024-9-6 19:11 | |
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WazirX hacker transfers 1600 ETH to Tornado Cash
The WazirX exploiter has transferred 5,000 ETH to a new wallet and started laundering the funds through the crypto mixer Tornado Cash. According to PeckSheildAlert, the WazirX exploiter moved 5000 ETH (roughly $12 million) to a new address identified by… дальше »
2024-9-5 13:03 | |
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Binance exec seeks bail in Nigeria amid deteriorating health issues
Detained Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, facing money laundering charges in Nigeria, made a fresh bail request on medical grounds during his court appearance on Sept. 2, according to a family statement shared with CryptoSlate. дальше »
2024-9-2 20:15 | |
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Banks Using Permissionless Blockchains for Transactions Face Multiple Risks: BIS
Banks that transact on permissionless blockchains face multiple risks, including money laundering and terrorism financing, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said. дальше »
2024-8-30 14:03 | |
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