China prepares tougher rules to combat crypto money laundering

Jul 13, 2026

China prepares tougher rules to combat crypto money laundering

Chinese authorities are also considering creating a state-run platform to manage and sell confiscated cryptocurrency.

How Mexico's Sinaloa cartel launders money through crypto. OFAC exposes the cash-out scheme

May 22, 2026

How Mexico's Sinaloa cartel launders money through crypto. OFAC exposes the cash-out scheme

Around 97% of Chinese suppliers of chemicals used to make fentanyl accept payment in cryptocurrency. The volume of such transactions continues to grow alongside the global market for synthetic drugs

Hong Kong to issue first stablecoin issuer licenses in March

Feb 25, 2026

Hong Kong to issue first stablecoin issuer licenses in March

City authorities are also preparing a bill to license digital asset dealers and custodial service providers

Why Xinbi replaced Huione and became the new backbone of the shadow crypto market

Feb 9, 2026

Why Xinbi replaced Huione and became the new backbone of the shadow crypto market

The Chinese guarantee service learned from Huione Group’s mistakes and abandoned Telegram to shield itself from international regulators and continue operating illegally.

Chainalysis: сrypto Money laundering grows to $82 billion

Jan 28, 2026

Chainalysis: сrypto Money laundering grows to $82 billion

Experts attribute the surge to the professionalization of underground services and criminals moving away from centralized exchanges.

Hong Kong launches licensing for dealers and custodial providers

Dec 25, 2025

Hong Kong launches licensing for dealers and custodial providers

Hong Kong authorities are preparing new licensing regimes for companies involved in trading and custodial services for digital assets

Hong Kong’s SFC tightens oversight of the crypto asset market

Oct 30, 2025

Hong Kong’s SFC tightens oversight of the crypto asset market

The SFC has also launched a campaign to educate investors about the risks associated with cryptocurrencies

Japanese banks may be granted the right to purchase and store cryptocurrencies

Oct 20, 2025

Japanese banks may be granted the right to purchase and store cryptocurrencies

This decision could strengthen the country’s position as one of the world’s leading crypto centers.

LuBian wallet transferred 11 886 BTC after the US Department of Justice seized $15 billion

Oct 16, 2025

LuBian wallet transferred 11 886 BTC after the US Department of Justice seized $15 billion

The transfers raised suspicions in connection with the Prince Holding Group case

China Financial Leasing to create crypto-AI platform after raising $11 million

Oct 6, 2025

China Financial Leasing to create crypto-AI platform after raising $11 million

The company has raised $11,1 million to develop an investment platform combining AI and digital assets

FinCEN: $312 billion passed through US banks in Chinese money laundering schemes

Aug 29, 2025

FinCEN: $312 billion passed through US banks in Chinese money laundering schemes

The report describes the scale of Chinese money laundering networks’ operations and their links to Mexican cartels, real estate, and human trafficking

Hong Kong introduces new asset storage standards for crypto exchanges

Aug 15, 2025

Hong Kong introduces new asset storage standards for crypto exchanges

Rules affect cold wallet operations and real-time threat monitoring