DOGE to launch SEC account to combat embezzlement and fraud

Feb 18, 2025

DOGE to launch SEC account to combat embezzlement and fraud

The decision to create checking accounts comes amid growing tensions between crypto firms and regulators

Chinese police uncover a $136 million crypto money laundering scheme

Feb 13, 2025

Chinese police uncover a $136 million crypto money laundering scheme

Authorities discovered that the group used digital currencies to circumvent financial regulations

TD Cowen: US banks will continue to restrict cryptocurrency activity without clear AML rules

Feb 4, 2025

TD Cowen: US banks will continue to restrict cryptocurrency activity without clear AML rules

The risks of receiving fines could also turn financial institutions away from the idea of issuing stablecoins

Blockchain analyst ZachXBT spoke about the lack of payments from US authorities for assistance in crypto hacking investigations

Jan 21, 2025

Blockchain analyst ZachXBT spoke about the lack of payments from US authorities for assistance in crypto hacking investigations

Anonymous has repeatedly assisted law enforcement to seize tens of millions of dollars worth of stolen digital assets

Chainalysis: 2024 was a record year for the volume of illegal cryptocurrency turnover

Jan 16, 2025

Chainalysis: 2024 was a record year for the volume of illegal cryptocurrency turnover

At the same time, the share of illegal digital assets in the total market volume dropped to a three-year low

Tether’s General Counsel quits amid MiCA law coming into force

Jan 3, 2025

Tether’s General Counsel quits amid MiCA law coming into force

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets law introduces new requirements for issuers of stablecoins

Coinbase will delist USDT, PYUSD, and DAI for users in Europe

Dec 12, 2024

Coinbase will delist USDT, PYUSD, and DAI for users in Europe

Stablecoins from issuer Circle will not be affected by the changes

EAG member states have reported the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies for the legalization of criminal proceeds

Nov 29, 2024

EAG member states have reported the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies for the legalization of criminal proceeds

Following monitoring, the group reported that money laundering is taking place in multi-layered schemes involving drops

Taiwan regulator to accelerate tightening of AML rules for crypto service providers

Nov 29, 2024

Taiwan regulator to accelerate tightening of AML rules for crypto service providers

Executives of foreign virtual asset service providers can receive jail terms and fines for violations

US court finds imposing sanctions on Tornado Cash smart contracts an abuse of power

Nov 27, 2024

US court finds imposing sanctions on Tornado Cash smart contracts an abuse of power

Crypto mixer smart contracts do not have an administrator key, so no one can control them, and they are not considered proprietary

Korea’s largest exchange Upbit was suspected of violating AML rules

Nov 15, 2024

Korea’s largest exchange Upbit was suspected of violating AML rules

The exchange allegedly allowed users who provided inappropriate-quality ID pictures to trade

UN says illegal Telegram marketplaces on the rise and popularity of USDT among criminals

Oct 8, 2024

UN says illegal Telegram marketplaces on the rise and popularity of USDT among criminals

In a January report, the organization already mentioned the use of USDT for money laundering in Southeast Asia