Money Laundering

Markets

Retired Brazilian midfielder Anderson is one of eight people alleged to have been involved in a R$35 million ($6.5 million) money laundering operation.

By Jamie CrawleyAug 24, 2021

Policy

The case may set a precedent for bitcoin mixing services.

By Cheyenne Ligon, Danny NelsonAug 18, 2021

Markets

Much like the deranged lead of "Censor," financial regulators are deluding themselves that centralized control will lead to a crime-free utopia.

By David Z. MorrisJul 25, 2021

Markets

The Brazilian judiciary authorized freezing accounts and taking assets from two individuals and 17 companies.

By Andrés EnglerJul 23, 2021

British police announced Tuesday they seized almost $250 million in crypto amid ongoing investigations into international money laundering. “The Hash” team discusses the potentially false narrative of crypto’s role in illicit activity. “Of all the transaction volume that cryptocurrencies have, only roughly 2% is used for criminal activity,” host Christine Kim said.

Jul 13, 2021

Markets

The haul comes only weeks after a then-record $158 million of crypto was confiscated by Greater London's police force.

By Jamie CrawleyJul 13, 2021

Markets

The 30-year-old Greek man allegedly sold fake insider trading tips on AlphaBay.

By Cheyenne LigonJul 9, 2021

Markets

Crypto-asset service providers would be obliged to collect and disclose data concerning originators and beneficiaries of transfers.

By Jamie CrawleyJul 8, 2021

Markets

Fourteen were referred for prosecution, 15 were fined and four remain under investigation.

By Jamie CrawleyJul 8, 2021

Policy

The financial surveillance agency is pointing a finger at crypto in its new plan to combat terrorism financing.

By Cheyenne LigonJun 30, 2021