The U.S. Department of the Treasury has called for comment on the use of “innovative or novel” measures to “detect and mitigate” …
Illicit
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Regulation
U.S. Treasury Department Starts Work on GENIUS, Gathering Views on Illicit Activity
by shayaanby shayaanThe U.S. Treasury Department is seeking new ideas for detecting and cutting off illicit crypto activity as it begins to put the …
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Regulation
US Treasury weighs digital ID verification in DeFi to tackle illicit finance
by shayaanby shayaanThe US Department of the Treasury is seeking public feedback on how digital identity tools and other emerging technologies could be used …
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Mining
Russia launches crypto mining equipment registry to curb illicit activity
by shayaanby shayaanThe Russian Ministry of Energy has introduced a nationwide registry for Bitcoin mining equipment to enforce tax regulations and curb unauthorized activity. …
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Regulation
Mexican Man Sentenced to Over Eight Years in Prison for Using Crypto To Launder $5,500,000 in Illicit Drug Money
by shayaanby shayaanA Mexican national has been sentenced to eight years and four months in prison as a major player in a drug money …
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Markets
Crypto Bill to Combat Illicit Activity Gets New Push After Passing U.S. House in 2024
by shayaanby shayaanU.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (R-Iowa) and Jim Himes (D-Conn.) reintroduced a bill to help combat illicit finance and terrorist financing on digital …
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Regulation
Bank of America Insider Helps Criminals and Illicit Businesses Launder Funds in Massive Global Conspiracy: US Department of Justice
by shayaanby shayaanA Bank of America insider is pleading guilty to boosting a global money laundering conspiracy that aided drug traffickers and other illegal …
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Crypto crime was rife in 2024 despite it being a landmark year for institutional adoption. A report by blockchain security firm Chainalysis …
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Regulation
Chainalysis Develops System Enabling Law Enforcement To Trace and Seize Illicit Crypto Assets
by shayaanby shayaanThe blockchain data analysis firm Chainalysis says it has developed an “integrated solution” designed to help law enforcement track stolen crypto. The …
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Regulation
Taiwanese man arrested for illicit USDT use, first case under new AML laws
by shayaanby shayaanTaiwanese authorities have apprehended a 30-year-old man, identified as Chen, for operating as an unregistered virtual currency dealer under newly enforced anti-money …