Fintech News

JULY 17, 2024

A recent comprehensive report by Chainalysis sheds light on the intricate world of crypto-related money laundering. The Scale of Crypto Money Laundering The magnitude of crypto-related money laundering is staggering. Usage of mixers peaked in 2022, with over US$1.5 billion of value received in April alone.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

The European Central Bank is gearing up to launch a network of watchdogs that share information on money laundering in an effort to increase scrutiny of banks. Reuters noted that Nouy said the new initiative was “in full respect of the allocation of anti-money laundering responsibilities within the current legal framework.”

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Neopay

JULY 18, 2024

Money laundering is a pervasive issue, affecting economies and societies worldwide. This clandestine nature makes it challenging to quantify the exact amount laundered annually. The anonymity offered by cryptocurrencies makes them attractive for laundering illicit funds.

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JULY 18, 2024

This rule will help tackle the abuse of such transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes. It also amends Directive (EU) 2015/849 to subject CASPs, which are authorized in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 to the same AML/CFT requirements and AML/CFT supervision as credit and financial institutions.

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Neopay

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a public consultation on new Guidelines on preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes. The consultation runs until 26 February 2024.

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AUGUST 20, 2018

Charges of money laundering and illegal money transmission have been levied against a 21-year-old bitcoin dealer in California. He had allegedly done so through his bitcoin exchange, but had not registered that same exchange as a licensed money transmitter and did not have appropriate anti-money laundering measures in place.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

is falling short when it comes to effectively investigating and prosecuting money laundering and terrorist financing by shell companies, real estate agents and investment advisers, among others, according to a new report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). has a “significant level of understanding of.” While the U.S.

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