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FinCEN
Bitcoin Won’t Save the Afghan People
Crypto activity in the collapsing country is likely a sign of capital flight by corrupt elites, not aid or remittances flowing in, according to one expert.

Why Did BitMEX Agree to Pay $100M Penalty to CFTC, FinCEN Settlement?
Crypto derivatives trading platform BitMEX will pay a $100 million penalty to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to resolve charges of violating the Bank Secrecy Act. 100x Group CEO Alexander Hoeptner discusses his insights into the settlement and outlook for BitMEX. Plus, his advice for crypto firms and the overall industry as crypto regulation comes to focus.

BitMEX Announces $100M CFTC, FinCEN Settlement
BitMEX will pay a $100 million penalty to resolve the charges, the firm announced in a blog post.

Google Allows Crypto Ads in US if Firms Meet Regulatory Requirements
Google’s new U.S. crypto ad policy kicks in Wednesday, allowing ads related to bitcoin and other crypto on its platform, but only if the firms behind them have been registered with the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) or a federal or state-chartered banking regulator. "The Hash" team discusses how Google's latest move fits into the muddy evolution of crypto advertising.

FinCEN Names New Acting Director to Replace Michael Mosier
National security expert Himamauli “Him” Das will become acting director of FinCEN while a search for a permanent director gets underway.

FinCEN Hires DOJ Crypto Czar as First ‘Chief Digital Currency Advisor’
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced it’s adding a “Chief Digital Currency Advisor” to its ranks. Michele Korver, who joined the U.S. Department of Justice as its first “Digital Currency Counsel” in late 2017, will consult with FinCEN Acting Director Michael Mosier on cryptocurrency’s role in financial crime.

FinCEN Hires DOJ Crypto Czar as First ‘Chief Digital Currency Advisor’
Michele Korver will advise FinCEN Acting Director Michael Mosier on cryptocurrency's role in financial crime.

Cryptocurrencies Are on FinCEN's First 'National Priorities' List
The financial surveillance agency is pointing a finger at crypto in its new plan to combat terrorism financing.

Republican Senator Asks FinCEN to Reconsider Controversial Crypto Rule
The FinCEN rule, proposed under former President Donald Trump, needs to be revisited, Sen. Pat Toomey said Thursday.

State of Crypto: Ransomware Is a Crypto Problem
The crypto industry needs to pay attention to – and help fight – the growing ransomware threat.
