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Russia’s Digital Currency Measures Fail to Satisfy FATF, Blacklist Possible

October 17, 2024

Russia’s financial regulator maintains that its anti-money laundering system, including strengthened virtual currency regulations, remains effective even if the country faces potential blacklisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The agency highlighted new federal laws addressing previous concerns and stressed that no significant deficiencies exist that would justify Russia’s inclusion on the FATF blacklist,…
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New York Regulator Hiring Blockchain Analyst to Tackle Crypto Crimes

October 7, 2024

New York’s financial regulator has a job opening for a Virtual Currency Senior Blockchain Analytics Analyst. The permanent position focuses on preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud by ensuring compliance in the growing virtual currency sector. The role involves using blockchain analytics to monitor risks. Applications are due by Oct. 14. New…
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BRICS Unified Exchange to Leverage Blockchain and Virtual Currency for Settlements

October 4, 2024

Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Babakov proposed creating a unified BRICS exchange using blockchain and virtual currency for inter-bloc settlements. Babakov stated that such an organization “will be the key to the economic sovereignty and independence of our countries,” while sidestepping the use of third-party payment networks. Newly Proposed BRICS Unified Exchange May…
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US Treasury Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon Over Crypto Fraud and Trafficking Links

September 13, 2024

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has imposed sanctions on Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat and his businesses, linking them to human trafficking and forced labor scams involving cryptocurrency fraud. Victims were manipulated into online scam centers, and trafficked workers were forced into labor for these schemes. The sanctions freeze U.S.-based assets and prohibit transactions,…
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Clucoin Founder Pleads Guilty to Crypto Fraud, Confesses to Personal Use of Investor Funds

August 23, 2024

The founder of cryptocurrency project Clucoin has pled guilty to wire fraud, admitting to diverting $1.14 million in investor funds for personal use, including gambling. Despite promoting the cryptocurrency for charitable causes, Taylor used his social media influence to attract investments, which he then misappropriated. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Clucoin Founder…
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Massive $593.5M Bitcoin Move: US Government Shifts Silk Road Stash to Coinbase Prime

August 14, 2024

A transaction unearthed by Arkham Intelligence revealed that bitcoins linked to the Silk Road have been moved to Coinbase Prime. “10K Silk Road BTC ($593.5M) moved to Coinbase Prime,” Arkham posted on X. The firm further explained, “Wallet bc1ql received 10K BTC from a known US Government wallet 2 weeks ago. This BTC has just…
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Indian Court Reaffirms Legality of Cryptocurrency, Grants Bail to Yes World CEO

August 3, 2024

The Orissa High Court in India has reaffirmed that cryptocurrency trading and transactions are neither banned nor deemed illegal in India. Citing the legality of crypto, the court granted bail to Sandeep Chowdhury, CEO of Yes World, who was accused of defrauding investors through a Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency business. Orissa High Court…
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Angolan National Assembly Approves Crypto Law to Safeguard ‘Monetary Sovereignty’

December 22, 2023

The Angolan National Assembly recently approved legislation that seeks to address crypto mining’s impact on the environment as well as safeguarding the country’s “monetary sovereignty.” The objective of this legislation is to also curb illicit activities by preventing bad actors from using cryptocurrencies to launder money. Legislation Initiated by President Joao Lourenco The Angolan National…
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OFAC Sanctions Russian National Accused of Using Virtual Currency to Launder Money

November 5, 2023

According to the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Russian national Ekaterina Zhdanova has been sanctioned as punishment for using virtual currency to launder money for designated Russian elites. OFAC said Zhdanova’s properties and interests in the United States are now either blocked or must be reported. Russian Elites Seeking to Evade U.S.…
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Report: Taiwan Law Enforcement Seize Over 320 Million USDT From Alleged Money Launderer

November 2, 2023

Taiwanese law enforcement recently revealed the seizure of more than 320 million USDT stablecoins from an alleged money launderer. The seizure has been described as Taiwan’s largest bust ever from a single individual. Lamborghini and a Lexus Seized Taiwan’s law enforcement recently said it nabbed the four individuals behind what is being described as the…
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