Latest News and Articles about AML
OKX Fined $1.2M by Malta for AML Breaches Amid Global Regulatory Scrutiny
OKX Hit with $1.2M Fine from Maltese Authorities for Breaching AML Rules OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has been fined over $1.2 million by Malta’s Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) for breaching Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations. The fine was a result of a compliance examination in April 2023, which highlighted serious violations in OKX’s Customer […]
Read MoreSouth Korea Considers Foreign Crypto Investment with Strict AML Compliance
South Korea Eyes Foreign Crypto Investment Amid Regulatory Challenges Imagine a world where the infamous “Kimchi Premium” is no more. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) might just make this a reality by considering allowing foreign investors into its cryptocurrency market, provided local exchanges meet stringent anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. This potential policy shift could […]
Read MoreSouth Korea Launches Two-Phase Crypto Framework for Institutions in April
South Korea’s Strategic Leap into Institutional Crypto Investment South Korea is taking a bold step to integrate institutional investors into its thriving cryptocurrency market. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to roll out a two-phase regulatory framework starting in April, aimed at fostering a secure and stable environment for crypto investments while aligning with […]
Read MoreKuCoin Hit with $300M Fine, Founders Resign Amid US Regulatory Crackdown
KuCoin Faces $300M Fine, Founders Step Down in US Regulatory Clash KuCoin, a prominent Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, along with its founders Chun Gan and Ke Tang, has been hit with a nearly $300 million penalty after pleading guilty to operating without proper licensing in the United States. This significant legal action underscores the intensifying regulatory […]
Read MoreBitMEX Fined $100 Million for AML and BSA Violations: A Crypto Compliance Wake-Up Call
BitMEX Hit with $100 Million Penalty for Anti-Money Laundering Violations Can a crypto exchange thrive while ignoring the law? BitMEX’s $100 million fine says no. The Department of Justice (DoJ) has come down hard on the exchange for failing to comply with the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), which requires financial institutions to assist in […]
Read MoreUpbit Faces Sanctions in South Korea: New Users Risk Six-Month Withdrawal Ban
Upbit Faces Potential Sanctions in South Korea Amid Regulatory Crackdown Imagine waking up to find your new crypto investments locked away for six months. This could soon be a reality for new Upbit users as South Korea ramps up its regulatory crackdown. Upbit, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea, is under scrutiny for potential […]
Read MoreChainGPT Boosts Security with ChainAware’s Anti-Fraud Tech and AML Compliance
ChainGPT Fortifies Platform Security with ChainAware’s Anti-Fraud Technology On January 15th, 2025, ChainGPT announced a strategic integration with ChainAware’s cutting-edge anti-fraud and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) technologies, aiming to enhance platform security and compliance with global regulations such as the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). ChainGPT integrates ChainAware’s anti-fraud and AML technologies Enhances compliance with global […]
Read MoreTaiwan’s First AML Arrest: Chen’s USDT Dealings Signal New Regulatory Era
Taiwan’s Historic AML Crackdown on Unregistered USDT Dealers: Chen’s Arrest Marks New Era In a major crackdown, Taiwanese authorities arrested 30-year-old Chen from Kaohsiung for operating as an unregistered virtual currency dealer, marking the first case prosecuted under the nation’s new anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Chen’s activities involved hundreds of Tether (USDT) transactions facilitated through […]
Read MoreCalifornia Resident Sues 6 Major Banks for $1M Crypto Scam: KYC and AML Failures Alleged
California Resident Sues Major Banks Over $1 Million Crypto Scam: Alleges KYC and AML Failures A California resident, identified as ‘L.H.’, has filed a lawsuit against six major banks—Bank of America, Capital One, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, US Bank, and Wells Fargo—over a $1 million “pig butchering” crypto scam. L.H. alleges that the banks’ failure to […]
Read MoreGaranti BBVA Kripto Launches Crypto Trading in Europe with Bit2Me
Garanti BBVA Kripto: Turkey’s Leading Bank to Launch Crypto Trading Services in Europe Is Europe ready for a banking revolution? Garanti BBVA Kripto thinks so, and they’re bringing crypto trading to the continent through a strategic partnership with Bit2Me. This move by Turkey’s fifth largest bank, backed by BBVA, could signal a broader trend of […]
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