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Brazilian Local Gov’t Chief & ‘Bitcoin Pharaoh’ Suspected of Crypto-powered Money Laundering
22.8.2022
Brazilian law enforcement agencies have swooped on the home of a local government chief they suspect of heading a crime ring that laundered money using cryptoassets – along with a controversial figure named “the Bitcoin Pharaoh.”
The raid took place at the home of the Armação de Búzios councilman...
South Korea's Money Laundering Watchdog Flags 16 Crypto Firms for Operating Without Registration
18.8.2022
Crypto exchanges KuCoin and Poloniex are among the foreign firms accused of conducting "illegal business activities."
Israel Arrests 3 in Crypto Scheme to Launder Millions Stolen From France
17.8.2022
Police in Israel have detained three suspects who allegedly laundered millions of euros stolen from the French treasury through cryptocurrency transactions. The money came from government grants for businesses affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Israeli Law Enforcement Busts Money-Laundering Ring...
Indian authorities freeze more crypto funds over money laundering allegations
12.8.2022
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
India's ED Probes at Least 10 Crypto Exchanges on Money Laundering Allegations: Report
11.8.2022
India's Enforcement Directorate estimates that the accused firms laundered more than Rs 1,000 crore or $130 million in the instant loan app case, according to the report
BitMEX Executive Pleads Guilty to Violating Anti-Money Laundering Act
9.8.2022
A New York federal court previously sentenced the Mexico-based firm’s co-founders to probation time and fines for federal compliance failures
UAE To Clamp Down on Crypto Real Estate Money Laundering
8.8.2022
The authorities want to trace payments made in bitcoin and ethereum as the country seeks to become a crypto hub
Latvian Artist Threatened With Prison for Money Laundering Through NFTs
26.7.2022
An artist from Latvia is under investigation for allegedly selling NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, to launder money, for which he may get up to 12 years in prison. The authorities have blocked his bank accounts and launched an investigation without even notifying him. Artist Who Sold Over 3,500 NFTs...
Russia Considers Jail Time for People Helping Crypto Scammers Launder Proceeds
15.7.2022
The interior ministry of Russia has decided to go after those providing money-laundering services to crypto fraudsters, suggesting they should go to prison. The department wants to introduce criminal liability for the activities of these people, also known as ‘droppers.’...
Binance Failed to Deliver on Money Laundering Prevention Promises: Report
11.7.2022
The world's largest crypto exchange by value traded has been loose on its prevention of money laundering, Reuters reported
EU Lawmakers Want Anti-Money Laundering Rules To Cover NFTs
5.7.2022
With the European Union advancing work on new regulations that could exert a significant impact on the crypto industry, a group of members of the European Parliament have proposed an amendment to the bloc’s anti-money laundering (AML) legislation that would cover non-fungible token (NFT) trading...
NFT Platforms Should Be Caught by EU Money-Laundering Overhaul, Lawmakers Say
4.7.2022
Unhosted wallets and decentralized finance were left largely unscathed by two landmark crypto laws agreed to last week, but left-wing lawmakers may seek another go as they discuss dirty-money rules
Global Anti-Money Laundering Watchdog Presses Countries, Crypto Exchanges to Implement Key Requirement Faster
1.7.2022
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is intensifying its pressure on virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and countries to accelerate the implementation of its rules on digital assets, as only a quarter of responding jurisdictions are currently making efforts to pass legislation to implement...
EU Agreement Reached on Anti-money Laundering Rules for Cryptocurrencies
30.6.2022
European institutions have reached an interim consensus on a set of EU regulations that will burden crypto companies with the obligation to help prevent money laundering, among other illicit activities potentially involving digital assets. The progress comes as the Union seeks to comprehensively...
EU Finalizes Crypto Money Laundering Rules
29.6.2022
A Wednesday meeting secured a final deal on anti-money laundering legislation for crypto transfers which the industry warns could prove harmful for innovation and privacy
Binance fires back at Reuters’ money laundering allegations
7.6.2022
Binance wrote that the allegations made by the media outlet are created by interested parties to “mislead the general public.”
Binance Refutes 'Skewed' Money Laundering Claims
7.6.2022
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume, has hit back at reports associating it with criminality and money laundering
Panama President Mulls Crypto Bill Approval Due to Money Laundering Concerns
19.5.2022
The president of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo, has declared he will not sign the recently approved cryptocurrency bill passed by the National Assembly of the country in its current form. Cortizo stated that one of his main concerns about the bill is the stance it takes regarding money laundering...
Report: Nigerian Trio Allegedly Uses Money Laundering Proceeds to Buy Bitcoins Worth Over $43 Million
2.5.2022
Three Nigerian nationals are accused of using money laundering proceeds to buy bitcoin worth over $43 million from cryptocurrency exchange platforms like Binance and Busha. The trio is accused of moving an equivalent of over $215 million from Nigeria to Kenya between October and November 2020....
EU Crypto Firms Protest ‘Alarming’ Anti-Money Laundering Laws
19.4.2022
European industry is joining forces as it seeks to limit the impact of new proposals to cut the privacy of online payments and regulate stablecoins