Money Laundering
Coinbase-Cryptsy Lawsuit Will Head to Jury Trial
Coinbase has lost another appeal in a case brought by former customers of the defunct exchange Cryptsy, and the case will now proceed to a jury trial.
Taiwan Eyes November Deadline for Bitcoin AML Regulation
Taiwan will formally regulate bitcoin under anti-money laundering rules by the end of the year, says its minister of justice.
Taiwan Moves to Capture Bitcoin Under Money Laundering Laws
The government of Taiwan has moved a step closer to regulating bitcoin under existing anti-money laundering (AML) rules.
Europol Nabs 11 in Crypto Drug Money Laundering Case
Europol has shut down an alleged drug trafficking operation that used cryptocurrencies to launder money from Spain to Colombia.
Taiwan Central Bank Proposes Money Laundering Rules for Bitcoin
The Central Bank of Taiwan is eyeing new rules that would bring bitcoin under the island's existing anti-money laundering regulations.
Arizona Bitcoin Trader Convicted for Crypto Money Laundering
An Arizonan bitcoin trader has been convicted for using the cryptocurrency to launder the proceeds of drug deals.
Korean Regulators to Probe Bank AML Measures for Crypto Exchanges
Two South Korean regulators are reportedly launching an investigation of banks' implementation of anti-money laundering procedures for exchanges.
US Hits Crypto Buying Service Payza With Money Laundering Lawsuit
The founders of Payza, which allows customers to trade in cryptocurrencies, have been charged with running an unlicensed money transmitting business.
Brazilian Officials Caught Using Bitcoin in $22 Million Scam
Corrupt Brazilian officials have been caught allegedly using bitcoin to divert millions in public funds that were intended for prison supplies.
IMF's Lagarde: Track Cryptos with Blockchain to 'Fight Fire with Fire'
IMF head Christine Lagarde has argued that regulators could use blockchain technology itself to regulate cryptocurrencies
