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Hong Kong teams up with university to tackle crypto laundering with tech
By partnering with the University of Hong Kong, officials aim to strengthen financial security through advanced technological methods that enhance monitoring and prevention of illi...
Read Full Article →Hong Kong developing tool to track crypto-based money laundering: report
The collaboration between Hong Kong Customs and the University of Hong Kong seeks to enhance monitoring of digital currency flows, potentially reducing financial crimes and improvi...
Read Full Article →Hong Kong to develop crypto tracking tool for money laundering
The collaboration between Hong Kong Customs and the University of Hong Kong aims to create technology that enhances oversight of digital transactions, potentially reducing illicit...
Read Full Article →Crypto Founder Charged in DOJ Probe for Laundering $500M
The indictment alleges that the accused utilized a cryptocurrency platform to illegally funnel hundreds of millions of dollars, highlighting significant regulatory and financial ri...
Read Full Article →Crypto exec ran a ‘covert pipeline for dirty money,’ DOJ says
The founder of Evita Pay is alleged to have facilitated the transfer of illicit funds from sanctioned Russian financial institutions into the United States, impacting economic and...
Read Full Article →Crypto CEO accused of laundering $500 million linked to sanctioned Russian banks
The Department of Justice alleges that the cryptocurrency executive facilitated the movement of $500 million through connections with sanctioned financial institutions and governme...
Read Full Article →New York resident allegedly launders $530 million from Russia into U.S. using crypto firm as ‘covert...
A New York resident faces charges for reportedly transferring $530 million from Russia into the United States through a cryptocurrency company, highlighting potential vulnerabiliti...
Read Full Article →Australia Charges Four Over $123M Crypto Money Laundering Ring
Authorities have seized virtual currencies, cash, and real estate following investigations into an organization allegedly involved in moving over $120 million through fraudulent co...
Read Full Article →Four charged with money laundering as $21m in assets seized
Authorities have confiscated assets worth $21 million and charged four individuals suspected of participating in a complex financial crime involving the illegal movement of funds a...
Read Full Article →Calls to overhaul UK’s ‘outdated’ sanctions regime
Reforming the UK’s sanctions framework could enhance its effectiveness in addressing contemporary financial crimes and international conflicts, potentially improving economic secur...
Read Full Article →Venezuelans turn to stablecoins as Government arrests Instagram FX rate account mods
Amid government crackdowns on unofficial exchange rate information, many Venezuelans increasingly rely on stable digital currencies to preserve value and facilitate transactions wi...
Read Full Article →Thailand to block Bybit, OKX and other crypto exchanges on June 28
Thailand’s regulatory authorities have taken action to restrict several cryptocurrency trading platforms due to licensing issues and potential risks related to financial crimes, im...
Read Full Article →Crypto exchanges still post high risks of money laundering, Luxembourg says
Authorities in Luxembourg highlight that cryptocurrency trading platforms pose considerable financial crime risks, as their digital nature and cross-border activities facilitate po...
Read Full Article →Luxembourg flags crypto companies as high risk for money laundering
Luxembourg’s designation of virtual asset service providers as high-risk for money laundering underscores potential financial vulnerabilities tied to extensive crypto transactions...
Read Full Article →Former SafeMoon CEO Braden Karony convicted on all charges in $200M crypto fraud scheme
The conviction of the former SafeMoon CEO highlights significant financial repercussions for investors due to a large-scale fraudulent operation involving the misuse of cryptocurre...
Read Full Article →Man Gets Six Years for Laundering $1M into Bitcoin for Scammers and Drug Dealers
Trung Nguyen from Danvers received a six-year prison sentence for operating an unauthorized money transfer service that illegally converted approximately one million dollars into c...
Read Full Article →CZ refutes claims in latest WSJ article on Trump-linked crypto dealings
The involvement of key figures in overlapping diplomatic and private cryptocurrency ventures has drawn attention to potential risks and complexities concerning investor transparenc...
Read Full Article →US federal court sends Danvers Bitcoin exchanger to prison for laundering over $1m
The court's decision highlights the financial consequences of operating unauthorized cryptocurrency services that violate regulations designed to prevent illicit money flows, resul...
Read Full Article →‘No questions asked’ Bitcoin launderer gets 6 years in prison
The case highlights the financial risks posed by unauthorized digital currency services that facilitate the exchange of large cash amounts into cryptocurrencies while circumventing...
Read Full Article →Jury convicts ex-SafeMoon CEO on all charges
The conviction of the former SafeMoon CEO on multiple felony charges highlights increased regulatory scrutiny on cryptocurrency executives, potentially impacting investor confidenc...
Read Full Article →South Korea tightens crypto rules ahead of institutional market entry
The new regulations are designed to enhance market integrity and investor protection by imposing stricter compliance requirements on digital asset transactions ahead of institution...
Read Full Article →Hong Kong police busts $15M laundering ring that used crypto, 500 bank accounts
The disruption of this illicit operation highlights the extensive use of digital currency and numerous bank accounts to facilitate complex financial crimes involving millions of do...
Read Full Article →New Zealand man arrested in $265M crypto scam tied to FBI probe
Authorities have disrupted a major cryptocurrency fraud scheme involving international cooperation, with suspects allegedly laundering millions through high-value purchases and fac...
Read Full Article →DOJ charges 12 more gamer-turned $263M Bitcoin robbers
The charges highlight how a sophisticated group exploited cybercrime to divert hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency, leading to significant financial losses and impacting several...
Read Full Article →Tornado Cash dev Roman Storm trial goes ahead with slight trim
The trial’s focus on money laundering and sanctions violations charges underscores the potential for significant financial penalties despite the dropped allegation related to unlic...
Read Full Article →Europol busts €21m crypto laundering ring tied to China and Middle East crime groups
European law enforcement agencies successfully disrupted a large-scale digital currency laundering operation facilitating the transfer of more than €21 million for organized crime...
Read Full Article →Telegram shuts the ‘largest darknet marketplace to have ever existed’
The shutdown of a prominent China-based illegal crypto platform, which processed tens of billions in transactions, marks a significant disruption to illicit financial flows facilit...
Read Full Article →Europol helps dismantle $23M ‘mafia crypto bank’
Authorities arrested several individuals involved in an underground financial network that processed over 21 million euros through cryptocurrencies, facilitating illicit activities...
Read Full Article →Europol, Spanish police dismantle ‘mafia crypto bank’ laundering funds across continents
Authorities disrupted a major illicit network that processed over €20 million in cryptocurrency, facilitating cross-border money laundering activities linked to organized crime gro...
Read Full Article →Democrats ask Treasury for ‘suspicious activity reports’ on Trump crypto ventures, mention Justin Su...
Democrats have requested detailed financial documents from the Treasury to investigate possible irregularities in Trump-related cryptocurrency projects, highlighting concerns about...
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