Money Laundering

Malta Needs to Up Its AML Game As Crypto Sector Grows, Says EU

Malta should increase its anti-money laundering policing to match the growth in financial and crypto services, according to the EU.

By Daniel PalmerJun 5, 2019

Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June's G20 meeting.

By Yogita KhatriMay 23, 2019

A bitcoin transaction mixer has been seized and shut down by authorities in the European Union.

By Stan HigginsMay 22, 2019

A case involving millions of dollars in bitcoin and Western Union payments resulted in New York State's first conviction for crypto money laundering.

By Yogita KhatriApr 24, 2019

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson looks at anti-money laundering regulation’s increasing focus on cryptocurrencies, and at the opportunity this presents.

By Noelle AchesonApr 20, 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

Alleged bitcoin launderer Alexander Vinnik, who is wanted by several countries, has filed in Greece for extradition to Russia.

By Yogita KhatriMar 21, 2019

Blockchain analytics firms say money laundering accusations against ShapeShift don't match up.

By Leigh CuenMar 20, 2019

Malta is turning to crypto sleuthing startup CipherTrace for technical help addressing the risk of financial crimes in its digital asset industry.

By Daniel PalmerMar 12, 2019

Cryptocurrency exchange WEX, formerly called BTC-e, may have been used to launder illicit gains from the SamSam ransomware, according to PwC.

By Yogita KhatriMar 5, 2019

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