Indian authorities launch investigation into crypto exchanges for suspected money laundering

Aug 12, 2022

Indian authorities launch investigation into crypto exchanges for suspected money laundering

The local regulator suggests that the platforms assisted third-party companies in converting criminal proceeds into digital assets

Zcash developers announce the coin's compliance with AML/CFT standards

Aug 9, 2022

Zcash developers announce the coin's compliance with AML/CFT standards

The statement was made after OFAC put cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash on the sanctions list

UAE authorities tighten control over the purchase of real estate for cryptocurrency

Aug 9, 2022

UAE authorities tighten control over the purchase of real estate for cryptocurrency

The initiative was adopted to make the fight against money laundering more effective

Binance CEO denies involvement in money laundering on the WazirX exchange

Aug 6, 2022

Binance CEO denies involvement in money laundering on the WazirX exchange

Changpeng Zhao stated that his company only “provides wallet services” for the accused crypto exchange

Robinhood’s crypto division fined $30 million

Aug 3, 2022

Robinhood’s crypto division fined $30 million

The New York City Department of Financial Services accused the company of violating AML and cybersecurity regulations

Binance lost 90% of customers after implementing KYC

Aug 1, 2022

Binance lost 90% of customers after implementing KYC

Employees said that because of the implementation of the verification procedure, the exchange lost billions of dollars

Chainalysis: 23% of funds in crypto mixers are associated with illegal activities

Jul 15, 2022

Chainalysis: 23% of funds in crypto mixers are associated with illegal activities

​Analysts noted that so far none of these services has introduced user identification and anti-money laundering measures.

European Parliament proposes to apply AML rules to NFTs, DeFi, and DAO

Jul 5, 2022

European Parliament proposes to apply AML rules to NFTs, DeFi, and DAO

If the proposal is approved, the platforms will report to regulators on a par with banks

FBI announced $100 000 reward for information about the founder of the OneCoin scam

Jul 1, 2022

FBI announced $100 000 reward for information about the founder of the OneCoin scam

Representatives of the bureau noted that Ruja Ignatova was accused of conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering, as well as the theft of $4 billion

FATF: 70% of countries lack laws on information-sharing on crypto transactions

Jul 1, 2022

FATF: 70% of countries lack laws on information-sharing on crypto transactions

The organization’s experts stressed that digital assets include high risks associated with terrorist financing and fraud

BitMEX co-founder sentenced to 30 months probation

Jun 16, 2022

BitMEX co-founder sentenced to 30 months probation

Benjamin Delo escaped imprisonment on charges of violating the US Bank Secrecy Act.