Money Laundering

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Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June's G20 meeting.

By Yogita KhatriMay 23, 2019

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A bitcoin transaction mixer has been seized and shut down by authorities in the European Union.

By Stan HigginsMay 22, 2019

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A case involving millions of dollars in bitcoin and Western Union payments resulted in New York State's first conviction for crypto money laundering.

By Yogita KhatriApr 24, 2019

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CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson looks at anti-money laundering regulation’s increasing focus on cryptocurrencies, and at the opportunity this presents.

By Noelle AchesonApr 20, 2019

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U.S. regulator FinCEN has for the first time penalized a cryptocurrency trader for breaking anti-money laundering rules.

By Yogita KhatriApr 19, 2019

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Alleged bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik, who is wanted by several countries, has filed in Greece for extradition to Russia.

By Yogita KhatriMar 21, 2019

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Blockchain analytics firms say money laundering accusations against ShapeShift don't match up.

By Leigh CuenMar 20, 2019

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Malta is turning to crypto sleuthing startup CipherTrace for technical help addressing the risk of financial crimes in its digital asset industry.

By Daniel PalmerMar 12, 2019

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Cryptocurrency exchange WEX, formerly called BTC-e, may have been used to launder illicit gains from the SamSam ransomware, according to PwC.

By Yogita KhatriMar 5, 2019

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Reports of suspicious cryptocurrency transactions in Japan soared last year, but were a tiny fraction of the overall total.

By Yogita KhatriFeb 28, 2019