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Attorneys Seek Bank of Ireland Execs’ Testimony Against OneCoin Scammer
30.9.2019
U.S. attorneys have submitted a motion seeking testimony from former Bank of Ireland execs in the case of a OneCoin cryptocurrency scammer
Traders Bemoan New Localbitcoins Identity Requirements
28.9.2019
Recent data shows that countries with corrupt governments have a strong correlation with Localbitcoins trade volumes. However, even though the over-the-counter (OTC) marketplace Localbitcoins has grown massive over the years, traders are complaining about heightened know-your-customer/anti-money...
ABN AMRO in Money-Laundering Scandal After Calling Bitcoin ‘Risky’
26.9.2019
Dutch bank ABN AMRO finds itself in the midst of a major alleged money laundering scandal, having leveled criticisms at “unregulated cryptocurrencies” earlier this year
Upbit Delists Privacy Coins, in an attempt to Alleviate Money Laundering
21.9.2019
Upbit, a cryptocurrency exchange based out in Korea has revealed its plans to stop supporting trade in 5 cryptocurrencies, that includes some major privacy coins, announced in a notice that was made public on September 20th. Upbit said that the exchange is to delist and stop trading in Monero...
Upbit Exchange Delists Privacy Coins Due to Money Laundering Concerns
21.9.2019
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit announced that it will cease trading support for certain privacy coins on Sept. 30
$800 Bitcoin Buys $10,000 Cash on Dark Web, Turn-Key Money Laundering
13.9.2019
Criminal buyers can buy $10,000 for $800 in Bitcoin in a clever turn-key money laundering service, security researchers claim
Netherlands May Block Foreign Crypto Firms Under Anti-Money Laundering Laws
11.9.2019
The current crypto legislation before the Dutch Parliament not only mandates domestic companies register with the central bank but that foreign entities will not be allowed to conduct services within the country
Libra Must Comply with Anti-Money Laundering Standards: US Treasury
10.9.2019
Facebook’s Libra stablecoin must meet the highest Anti-Money Laundering and terrorism financing norms, according to a United States Treasury official
Crypto, Cash and Drugs: Crypto Use Grows as Drug Trade Digitalizes
8.9.2019
Learn how cryptocurrency is impacting the global drug trade in Cointelegraph's new article
U.S. Congressional Probe Identifies Possible Gaps in Deutsche Bank’s Money Laundering Controls
6.9.2019
A decade or so ago, German banking giant Deutsche Bank AG was counted among the biggest banks in the world, but the financial crisis of 2008 hit the bank hard. Since the financial crisis, the bank has struggled to put its business into top gear again, and now it is faced with a legal issue...
Dutch Central Bank Prepares to Start Regulating Crypto Sector
4.9.2019
The central bank of the Netherlands is preparing to supervise the country’s crypto sector. The bank has requested crypto exchanges and wallet providers to come forward and submit some information. Once the law takes effect, these operators will be required to register with the central bank...
‘We’re Going to Find You’ – How Undercover Agents Trade Prison Time for Bitcoins
2.9.2019
An Australian national living in Boulder, Colorado was slammed with a one year and a day prison sentence last month for trading bitcoins. An August 23 statement from the Colorado U.S. District Attorney’s Office states that Emilio Testa, 32, was charged with money laundering, and claims Testa...
UN Official: Cryptocurrency Makes Criminals Harder to Catch
29.8.2019
Cryptocurrencies have made combating money laundering significantly harder, according to a United Nations official
Chainalysis Executive: Transparency and Analytics Build Trust in Crypto
27.8.2019
Speaking with Cointelegraph, Jesse Spiro, global head of policy at Chainalysis, says that transparency and analytics help fight ‘wild west’ image of crypto
Chainalysis Rolls Out Real-Time Threat Detector for 15 Major Cryptos
25.8.2019
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis launches alerts for suspicious cryptocurrency transaction
US Man Pleads Guilty to Running $25 Million Bitcoin Laundering Scheme
24.8.2019
Alleged dealer pleads guilty to running a $25 million Bitcoin money-laundering scheme and sale of methamphetamine
The White House Just Blamed Bitcoin for America’s Opiate Crisis
24.8.2019
The opioid epidemic is the new devil Bitcoin is being blamed for inflaming, to be added to the already long list of heinous crimes crypto is supposedly responsible for, like terrorism, money laundering, and trafficking. While it’s painfully clear that the U.S. dollar is a much more common...
Judge Rejects Multimillion Dollar Asset Plea in Vanbex Crypto Fraud Case
20.8.2019
A Supreme Court judge in Canada has upheld the seizure of assets in a crypto fraud case
Anti-Corruption Group Proves Crypto’s True Power: You Can’t Confiscate Math
14.8.2019
Last week in Russia, state agents tore apart the offices of FBK, a privately funded anti-corruption foundation, freezing group assets and more than 100 bank accounts. Officials are using suspicion of money laundering as justification for targeting the largely bitcoin-funded group, possibly in a...
EU Members Adopt Tougher Crypto Rules Than AML Directive Requires
13.8.2019
Europe is gradually tightening the rules for the crypto space. A wave of new regulations are introducing stricter requirements for companies operating in the industry and cryptocurrency users are going to feel the difference in the coming months. The measures stem from the obligation of member...