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South Korea\'s FSS Slaps Bithumb Crypto Exchange with $24M Fine & Partial Suspension for AML Breaches
16.03.2026 15:27
South Korea\'s top financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), has imposed a severe penalty on the Bithumb cryptocurrency exchange. The enforcement action includes a substantial fine...
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U.S. Prosecutors Seek October Retrial for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm in Crypto Mixer Case
10.03.2026 15:51
U.S. federal prosecutors have formally requested a new trial date in October for Roman Storm, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash. The legal proceedings highlight the ongo...
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U.S. Treasury Reconsiders Crypto Mixers, Recognizing Legitimate Privacy Needs for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH)
09.03.2026 15:54
In a significant policy development, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has indicated a potential shift in its stance toward cryptocurrency mixing services. Historically viewed with intense regulator...
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Chainalysis Report: Crypto Sanctions Evasion Skyrockets 700% in 2025
05.03.2026 20:21
A new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reveals a dramatic surge in the use of cryptocurrency to evade international sanctions. According to the data, the total value of crypto transac...
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Stablecoins Pose Rising Sanctions & Money Laundering Risk, Warns Global Finance Watchdog FATF
03.03.2026 21:18
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a leading international financial watchdog, has issued a stark warning about the growing misuse of stablecoins and other crypto assets. In its latest report, th...
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U.S. Senate Democrats Urge Treasury and DOJ to Investigate Binance Over Financial Controls
28.02.2026 01:18
A group of Democratic senators in the United States has formally called upon the Treasury Department and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to launch an investigation into cryptocurrency exchange Binance...
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U.S. Senator Investigates Binance Over $1.7 Billion Crypto Flow to Iran | BNB Scrutiny
25.02.2026 14:48
A prominent U.S. Senator has launched a formal investigation into the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The probe centers on allegations that over $1.7 billion in digital assets were illicitly f...
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U.S. DOJ Fines Paxful $4 Million Over Money Laundering and Illegal Activity Compliance Failures
11.02.2026 22:18
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has imposed a $4 million penalty on the cryptocurrency exchange Paxful. The settlement resolves a case involving failures in anti-money laundering (AML) controls a...
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Darknet Drug Kingpin Rui-Siang Lin Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Crypto-Enabled Narcotics Operation
04.02.2026 08:48
In a landmark case highlighting the intersection of cryptocurrency and illicit online markets, Rui-Siang Lin, the operator of the \"Incognito Market\" darknet platform, has been sentenced to 30 years ...
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U.S. Treasury Investigates Crypto Exchanges for Iran Sanctions Evasion | TRM Labs Report
03.02.2026 23:21
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is actively investigating several cryptocurrency exchanges over potential violations of sanctions against Iran, according to blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs. ...
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U.S. Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges in Unprecedented Move Targeting Digital Assets
31.01.2026 16:18
In a landmark regulatory action, the United States Treasury Department has imposed sanctions for the first time on cryptocurrency exchanges directly linked to Iran. This decisive move targets digital ...
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U.S. Authorities Seize $400M in Crypto from Helix Mixer in Major Drug Money Laundering Crackdown
30.01.2026 22:48
In a significant enforcement action, U.S. government agencies have confiscated approximately $400 million in cryptocurrency linked to the Helix mixing service. The seizure is part of a crackdown on al...
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Chainalysis Report: Crypto Money Laundering Hits $82B, Chinese Services Lead
27.01.2026 17:24
A new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reveals a significant surge in cryptocurrency-based money laundering. The total volume laundered through crypto assets reached approximately $82...
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FBI Arrests Former Olympic Athlete in Drug Trafficking Case Involving Cryptocurrency Proceeds
24.01.2026 01:18
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended a former Olympic athlete accused of operating a major drug distribution network. According to court documents, the individual allegedly utiliz...
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South Korean Authorities Bust Chinese Crypto Laundering Ring, Seize Over $100M in Digital Assets
19.01.2026 15:51
South Korean law enforcement has successfully dismantled a major international criminal operation. A Chinese-organized crime ring, specializing in crypto money laundering, was arrested in South Korea....
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India Strengthens Crypto Regulations to Combat Money Laundering and Terror Financing
12.01.2026 09:18
India has implemented stricter regulatory measures for the cryptocurrency sector, focusing on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) compliance. The new rules mandate that c...
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UK FCA Mandates Crypto Firms to Reapply for Registration in Regulatory Overhaul
09.01.2026 17:48
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a significant regulatory update, requiring all previously registered cryptocurrency companies to submit new applications for approval. This move ...
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Bitfinex Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early Due to Trump\'s First Step Act
02.01.2026 22:18
Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker involved in the massive 2016 Bitfinex breach, has been granted early release from prison. He attributes his reduced sentence to the First Step Act, a criminal justice ref...
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Korbit Crypto Exchange Fined $1.9M for AML and KYC Violations by South Korean Regulators
31.12.2025 16:18
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Korbit has been hit with a substantial fine of 2.45 billion won (approximately $1.9 million USD). The penalty was levied by the country\'s Financial Intelligence U...
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Paxful Admits Guilt for AML Violations and Facilitating Criminal Activity
10.12.2025 22:48
The peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace Paxful has pleaded guilty to charges of willfully failing to maintain an effective Anti-Money Laundering (AML) program. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)...
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European Crypto Fraud Network Shut Down for Laundering $815M in Digital Assets
05.12.2025 18:57
Law enforcement agencies across Europe have successfully dismantled a major cryptocurrency scam operation. The criminal network was involved in large-scale fraud and money laundering, processing over ...
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Brazil Court Convicts 14 in Landmark $95M Crypto Money Laundering Case Involving Drug Cartels
02.12.2025 20:18
A Brazilian court has sentenced 14 individuals for their roles in a sophisticated money laundering scheme that moved approximately $95 million in drug trafficking proceeds. The operation, dismantled b...
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European Authorities Shut Down Cryptomixer in $1.51B Bitcoin Seizure, Targeting Crypto Crime
01.12.2025 18:48
European law enforcement agencies have successfully seized the infrastructure of a major cryptocurrency mixing service known as Cryptomixer. The operation, coordinated by Europol, led to the takedown ...
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Binance Faces Lawsuit from Hamas Attack Victims Over Crypto Transactions
25.11.2025 21:54
Victims of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack have filed a significant lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Binance, seeking substantial damages. The legal action alleges Binance facilitated cr...
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UK Criminal Network Used Bitcoin to Launder Billions in Drug Money to Russia, NCA Reports
22.11.2025 18:48
The UK\'s National Crime Agency (NCA) has uncovered a massive criminal network that utilized cryptocurrency, primarily Bitcoin (BTC), to launder billions in drug proceeds to Russia. According to NCA i...