FinCEN

Prosecutors File Formal Complaint Against Infamous BTC-e Crypto Exchange

Prosecutors have filed a complaint against the infamous crypto exchange BTC-e calling a haven for crime.

By Daniel KuhnJul 26, 2019

U.S. lawmakers questioned FinCEN director Kenneth Blanco about potential terrorist use of Facebook's libra cryptocurrency.

By Nikhilesh DeJun 27, 2019

Decentralized applications (dapps) may sometimes qualify as money transmitters under U.S. law, FinCEN said.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 9, 2019

U.S. regulator FinCEN has for the first time penalized a cryptocurrency trader for breaking anti-money laundering rules.

By Yogita KhatriApr 19, 2019

U.S. regulator FinCEN is urging domestic exchanges to prevent Iran from using cryptocurrency to bypass economic sanctions.

By Wolfie ZhaoOct 12, 2018

FinCEN receives more than 1,500 reports every month from financial institutions regarding cryptocurrencies, a top official said Thursday.

By Muyao ShenAug 10, 2018

A new bill facing the U.S. Congress would have FinCEN more closely examine the cryptocurrency space, according to public documents.

By Muyao ShenJul 25, 2018

According to a letter released today, FinCEN believes that companies launching token sales qualify as money transmitters, and must register as such.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 6, 2018

U.S. Treasury Department Deputy Sigal Mandelker explained how the department would regulate cryptocurrency exchanges in testimony before the Senate.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 17, 2018

Cryptocurrency use could give U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions an excuse to crack down on state-legal pot firms, an industry lawyer warns.

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