TL;DR The FCA, HMRC and Metropolitan Police inspected three London premises over suspected illegal crypto trading. Cease-and-desist notices were issued. The action …
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In brief Five hundred officers will be recruited across police forces, the National Crime Agency and the Crown Prosecution Service. The £500 …
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In brief Covered websites must verify Utah visitors’ ages even when VPNs conceal their location. Verification providers cannot retain identifying information after …
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Belgian federal police have targeted crypto wallets linked to offshore piracy platforms in a cross-border enforcement action, according to an official government …
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In brief AUSTRAC suspended Cryptolink’s VASP registration for three months from August 9, shutting its 96 crypto ATMs. The trigger was missed …
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The People’s Bank of China’s Shanghai headquarters has reiterated its commitment to preventing and cracking down on risks associated with cryptocurrency trading …
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The Treasury’s OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran’s access to crypto and foreign currency. …
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Regulation
China arrests 16 in crypto money-laundering crackdown tied to telecom fraud
by shayaanby shayaanChinese authorities have arrested 16 individuals suspected of operating a cryptocurrency money-laundering network linked to telecom fraud, according to a report by …
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Adoption
India’s USDT Premium Spikes Above 8.5% As Enforcement Crackdown Squeezes Supply
by shayaanby shayaanLocal traders in India are now paying more than eight and a half percent extra for Tether’s USDT, a sharp dislocation from …
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Markets
DOJ Seizes Huione Cloud Backbone In Crypto Scam Money-Laundering Crackdown
by shayaanby shayaanTL;DR The U.S. Justice Department says it seized backend cloud infrastructure tied to Huione Group money-laundering services. Authorities linked the infrastructure to …