Money Laundering
Brazilian Police Seize $33M in Crypto Money Laundering Probe
The Brazilian judiciary authorized freezing accounts and taking assets from two individuals and 17 companies.
UK Cops Seize Nearly $250M in Crypto Tied to Money Laundering
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.
UK Police Seize $250M Worth of Crypto
The haul comes only weeks after a then-record $158 million of crypto was confiscated by Greater London's police force.
SEC Brings Insider Trading Charges Against Dark Web User 'The Bull'
The 30-year-old Greek man allegedly sold fake insider trading tips on AlphaBay.
EU to Propose New Agency for Crypto Crackdown
Crypto-asset service providers would be obliged to collect and disclose data concerning originators and beneficiaries of transfers.
Korean Authorities Investigate 33 People for $1.48B in Illicit Crypto Transactions
Fourteen were referred for prosecution, 15 were fined and four remain under investigation.
Cryptocurrencies Are on FinCEN's First 'National Priorities' List
The financial surveillance agency is pointing a finger at crypto in its new plan to combat terrorism financing.
BTC-e Operator Vinnik's Five-Year Prison Sentence Upheld by Court: Report
Vinnik was successful in one aspect: The court exempted him from a fine of 100,000 euros.
UK Police Seize Cryptocurrency Worth Almost $160M in Money Laundering Probe
The seizure was made based on intel regarding the transfer of criminal assets, a statement from the police read.
Binance's WazirX Issued With Show Cause Notice by India’s Enforcement Directorate
WazirX denied receiving any show cause notice from the agency.
