Money Laundering
Nearly $1 Billion Stolen In Crypto Hacks So Far This Year: Research
The losses related to crypto hacks continue to rise sharply, with nearly $1 billion stolen in the first nine months of 2018, research suggests.
WSJ Investigation Alleges $88 Million Laundered Through 46 Crypto Exchanges
The Wall Street Journal claimed Friday that 46 crypto exchanges were used to launder nearly $90 million – with $9 million going through ShapeShift.
21-Year-Old Trader Prosecuted Over Bitcoin Money Laundering
A cryptocurrency dealer is being prosecuted in the U.S. for allegedly committing 30 counts of money laundering involving bitcoin.
Arizona Bitcoin Trader Gets Jail Sentence for Money Laundering
A former bitcoin trader from Arizona has been sentenced to 41 months in jail for laundering drugs money with crypto.
There's a Bigger Scam Than Anything in Crypto, It's Called KYC/AML
Anti-money-laundering and know-your-customer practices have cost many billions more than all ICO scams put together – yet, what they have produced?
Russians Indicted for US Election Hacks Used Bitcoin to Fund Operations
Twelve Russian officials indicted for hacking into Democratic National Committee email accounts allegedly used cryptocurrencies, the DOJ announced.
LocalBitcoins Trader 'Bitcoin Maven' Sentenced to Year in Prison
A Los Angeles bitcoin trader was sentenced Monday to one year in federal prison.
US Senators Discuss Crypto Threat to Domestic Elections
DarkTower director Scott Dueweke said cryptocurrencies are "tailor made" for foreign powers hoping to influence American elections.
Japan's Financial Watchdog Orders AML Shake-Up at 6 Crypto Exchanges
Japan's Financial Services Agency has issued business improvement orders to six licensed crypto exchanges operating in the country.
Money-Laundering Task Force Wants Binding Rules for Crypto Exchanges
The Financial Action Task Force reportedly aims to develop compulsory rules for the world's cryptocurrency exchanges.
