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Crypto, Cash, and Condos: Singapore Ends $2.2B Laundering Case With Fines
5.7.2025
Singapore hits banks with $21.5M in fines over a $2.2 billion money laundering scandal involving cash, property and crypto
Hackers Behind $140M Brazil Banking Heist Turn to Crypto to Launder Their Loot
4.7.2025
ZachXBT estimates that between $30 million and $40 million has been swapped to crypto through OTC desks and exchanges
Chile Cracks Down on Tren de Aragua’s Crypto Money Laundering Scheme
3.7.2025
Chile recently cracked down on a money laundering scheme that involved moving millions of dollars to various countries, including Venezuela, Colombia, the U.S., Paraguay, Mexico, Spain, and Argentina. The Tren de Aragua used crypto assets to launder some of these criminal funds. Chile Dismantles...
Most Illicit On-Chain Activity Now Involves Stablecoins: FATF
26.6.2025
Mass adoption of stablecoins will amplify illicit finance risks, particularly when it is handled unevenly across difference jurisdictions, the FATF said
Bitcoin Donation Scandal Rocks Czech Republic: Did the State Unknowingly Launder Millions?
2.6.2025
A donation of 468 bitcoin to the Ministry of Justice from a convicted drug trafficker has sparked a scandal in the Czech Republic, leading to the resignation of Justice Minister Pavel Blazek. Blazek claimed he was unaware of any illegal conduct related to the donation. Czech Republic Justice...
Criminal Banking Organization Takedown Across Europe Includes Crypto Operations
15.5.2025
Europol has announced the arrest of 17 individuals involved in a criminal parallel banking organization that provided money laundering services across Europe, including the exchange of cryptocurrencies for cash. The operation, conducted on January 14, 2025, in Austria, Belgium, and Spain, followed...
Operation Fantasos: Brazil Cracks Down on Remnants of $290M Crypto Ponzi Scheme
2.5.2025
The Brazilian Federal Police carried out Operation Fantasos, with more than 50 officers executing 11 search and seizure warrants in various locations across Rio de Janeiro. The mastermind behind these activities was extradited from Switzerland to the U.S. in February. Operation Fantasos Targets...
Travel Rule Compliance Surges on New Regs, Stablecoin Payments, Notabene Says
23.4.2025
Notabene’s annual survey of crypto firms found that almost all respondents expect to be Travel Rule compliant by mid-2025
Block Agrees to $40M Settlement With New York Over Faulty Money-Laundering Controls
10.4.2025
The payments and blockchain firm has agreed to an outside monitor as it resolves its compliance with New York regulations
OKX Fined $1.2M by Malta for Breaching Money Laundering Rules
4.4.2025
The company was expected to assess the nature of risks prevalent in the services it was offering, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit said in a notice
Crypto and money laundering: What you need to know
18.3.2025
What is crypto money laundering? Crypto money laundering involves concealing illegally obtained funds by funneling them through cryptocurrency transactions to obscure their origin. Criminals may operate offchain but move funds onchain to facilitate...
How North Korea Launders Billions in Stolen Crypto
7.3.2025
The Hermit Kingdom, which intelligence agencies say was behind the $1.5 billion Bybit hack, faces “offramping” challenges due to the size of its hauls
OKX Pleads Guilty and Shells Out $500M After Violating Anti-Money Laundering Laws
25.2.2025
“OKX was used to facilitate over five billion dollars’ worth of suspicious transactions and criminal proceeds,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky. OKX Settles for $500M Following Guilty Plea in Anti-Money Laundering Case Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange OKX pled guilty to one count...
Bybit Addresses AML Concerns After India Block
7.2.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said on Feb. 6 that it has successfully registered with the Indian Financial Intelligence Unit, underscoring its commitment to regulatory compliance in India. The exchange said it has resolved prior regulatory matters and paid a monetary fine, demonstrating...
BTC Donor Denied Bail: South African Law Enforcement Claims Incriminating Evidence, While Man Denies Accusations
15.1.2025
A South African law enforcement agency has opposed bail for Ziyadh Hoorzook, who is accused of donating bitcoin to an organization allegedly funding terrorism. Hawks Say They Uncovered Compelling Evidence A South African law enforcement agency recently argued against granting bail to a man accused...
Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges
10.1.2025
Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large
Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges
10.1.2025
Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large
Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges
10.1.2025
Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large
Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges
10.1.2025
Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large
Blender and Sinbad operators face US money laundering charges
10.1.2025
Two Russian nationals face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, while one remains at large