Money Laundering
The Hidden Effects of Crypto Money Laundering Rules
CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson looks at anti-money laundering regulation’s increasing focus on cryptocurrencies, and at the opportunity this presents.
In First, FinCEN Penalizes Bitcoin Trader for Violating AML Laws
U.S. regulator FinCEN has for the first time penalized a cryptocurrency trader for breaking anti-money laundering rules.
Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Seeks Extradition to Russia
Alleged bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik, who is wanted by several countries, has filed in Greece for extradition to Russia.
WSJ's ShapeShift Exposé Overstated Money Laundering by $6 Million, Analysis Says
Blockchain analytics firms say money laundering accusations against ShapeShift don't match up.
Malta Teams With Crypto Security Firm to Manage Financial Crimes Risk
Malta is turning to crypto sleuthing startup CipherTrace for technical help addressing the risk of financial crimes in its digital asset industry.
Crypto Exchange WEX Linked to Iranian Ransomware Operators, Says PwC
Cryptocurrency exchange WEX, formerly called BTC-e, may have been used to launder illicit gains from the SamSam ransomware, according to PwC.
Crypto Money Laundering Reports Spiked in Japan Last Year, Police Say
Reports of suspicious cryptocurrency transactions in Japan soared last year, but were a tiny fraction of the overall total.
4 South Korean Crypto Exchanges Team Up to Tackle Money Laundering
Four major cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea have partnered on an initiative to combat potential money laundering and protect users.
Suspect Crypto Transactions Rise in Japan But Still Just 1.7% of Total
Reported suspicious crypto transactions soared in the first 10 months of 2018, but fiat is still vastly more popular in money laundering.
FinCEN Blasts Iran's 'Malign' Use of Crypto to Bypass Economic Sanctions
U.S. regulator FinCEN is urging domestic exchanges to prevent Iran from using cryptocurrency to bypass economic sanctions.
