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OKX Fined $1.2 Million by Malta’s FIAU for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
4.4.2025
Okcoin Europe Ltd, the European subsidiary of OKX Exchange, has been fined $1.2 million (€1.05 million) by Malta’s FIAU for anti-money laundering and compliance failures in 2023. The company has since taken corrective measures to address the deficiencies flagged in the review. Okcoin Europe...
Australia Warns Crypto ATM Providers on Missing Anti-Money Laundering Checks
31.3.2025
Australia has the highest number of crypto ATMs in the Asia Pacific region
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...
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem has accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked the scammers from opening accounts in the first place
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem has accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked the scammers from opening accounts in the first place
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked scammers from opening accounts
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked scammers from opening accounts
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked scammers from opening accounts
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked scammers from opening accounts
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked scammers from opening accounts
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked scammers from opening accounts
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked scammers from opening accounts
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked scammers from opening accounts
California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam
3.1.2025
California resident Ken Liem accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked scammers from opening accounts
Australia to crack down on crypto ATM providers, citing money laundering risk
6.12.2024
Australia has the third largest number of crypto ATMs in the world and regulators are worried they could be facilitating financial crime
South Korea probes Upbit for 600K KYC violations
15.11.2024
Due to the alleged KYC violations, Upbit reportedly faces fines of $71,500 per case in addition to possible issues with Upbit’s business license renewal
Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Notabene Raises $14.5M
12.11.2024
Notabene CEO Pelle Braendgaard believes Donald Trump will emulate what the European Commission is doing in order to bring trading volume back to the U.S
Slovenian Regulator Grants Bitstamp License for Crypto Derivatives
28.10.2024
Bitstamp, a cryptocurrency exchange, has received a MiFID MTF license from the Slovenian securities regulator. The license allows Bitstamp to offer more sophisticated products, including crypto derivatives, to both institutional and retail investors. The Slovenian securities regulator has granted...
Russia’s Digital Currency Measures Fail to Satisfy FATF, Blacklist Possible
17.10.2024
Russia’s financial regulator maintains that its anti-money laundering system, including strengthened virtual currency regulations, remains effective even if the country faces potential blacklisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The agency highlighted new federal laws addressing...