Washington man sentenced to 5 years for laundering $97 million through cryptocurrency

Jun 10, 2026

Washington man sentenced to 5 years for laundering $97 million through cryptocurrency

The defendant helped move funds stolen through investment scams and earned at least $4 million for his role in the operation.

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

The biggest U.S. crypto market reform. How the CLARITY Act will reshape compliance

May 20, 2026

The biggest U.S. crypto market reform. How the CLARITY Act will reshape compliance

For the first time, the new law makes blockchain analytics an officially mandatory tool of financial oversight in the United States. Authorities will also gain the power to restrict transactions with foreign crypto services tied to money-laundering risks.

Coinone fined $3.5 million for AML violations in South Korea

Apr 14, 2026

Coinone fined $3.5 million for AML violations in South Korea

The new measures aim to enhance transparency and prevent money laundering.

Why Bybit is blocking Russian users: causes and the role of compliance

Mar 20, 2026

Why Bybit is blocking Russian users: causes and the role of compliance

As Bybit returns to Western markets, users are facing unexpected restrictions. We uncover the hidden processes inside the exchange’s compliance system

Why the Tron blockchain became infrastructure for the shadow crypto economy

Mar 9, 2026

Why the Tron blockchain became infrastructure for the shadow crypto economy

“Pig butchering” scams rely on Tron thanks to near-zero fees and transaction speeds of about 3 seconds. This allows criminals to move stolen funds through dozens of wallets before the victim even realizes the money is gone

U.S. Treasury proposes giving crypto platforms the power to freeze suspicious funds

Mar 9, 2026

U.S. Treasury proposes giving crypto platforms the power to freeze suspicious funds

The new initiative could allow exchanges to pause digital asset transactions until court orders are obtained

Billions in Iranian cryptocurrency on the global market: sanctions risks and compliance challenges

Mar 4, 2026

Billions in Iranian cryptocurrency on the global market: sanctions risks and compliance challenges

In 2025, $7.2 billion in transactions passed through the Iranian platform, and earlier reports indicated that the Central Bank of Iran purchased $500 million in USDT. Geopolitical instability is increasing pressure on crypto companies and requires a reassessment of sanctions compliance systems

FATF warns of sanctions evasion risks through stablecoins

Mar 4, 2026

FATF warns of sanctions evasion risks through stablecoins

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) stated that direct stablecoin transfers between users can create gaps in financial oversight

Binance covering its tracks? Why the exchange could be headed for trouble

Feb 16, 2026

Binance covering its tracks? Why the exchange could be headed for trouble

Last year, the exchange began dismissing employees who may have been aware of unlawful transactions and anti-money laundering violations.

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.

Laundering $37M through cryptocurrency: US court hands down sentence

Feb 2, 2026

Laundering $37M through cryptocurrency: US court hands down sentence

The fraudulent network operated out of Cambodia and relied on fake trading platforms.