Money Laundering

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Europol has shut down an alleged drug trafficking operation that used cryptocurrencies to launder money from Spain to Colombia.

By Annaliese MilanoApr 10, 2018

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The Central Bank of Taiwan is eyeing new rules that would bring bitcoin under the island's existing anti-money laundering regulations.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 2, 2018

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An Arizonan bitcoin trader has been convicted for using the cryptocurrency to launder the proceeds of drug deals. 

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 30, 2018

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Two South Korean regulators are reportedly launching an investigation of banks' implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for exchanges.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 22, 2018

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The founders of Payza, which allows customers to trade in cryptocurrencies, have been charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 21, 2018

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Corrupt Brazilian officials have been caught allegedly using bitcoin to divert millions in public funds that were intended for prison supplies.

By Leigh CuenMar 14, 2018

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IMF head Christine Lagarde has argued that regulators could use blockchain technology itself to regulate cryptocurrencies

By Annaliese MilanoMar 13, 2018

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Japan is reportedly planning to use the G20 meeting next week to call for combined efforts to combat cryptocurrency use in money laundering.

By Daniel PalmerMar 13, 2018

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Economist Kenneth Rogoff said Tuesday that he expects bitcoin's price will decrease by 2028.

By Leigh CuenMar 7, 2018

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The head of the Bank of England has said that the institution will step up its efforts to combat cryptocurrency money laundering.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 2, 2018