AML / KYC

AML / KYC

Hong Kong Saw Almost HK$400m in Crypto Scams in H1 2022

By Editors | 11/08/2022

Crypt-related scams, job scams and online shopping scams made up the top three types of cybercrimes in Hong Kong in the first half of this year.

AML / KYC

Iran Makes First Import Order Using Crypto – Report

By Editors | 10/08/2022

By end September, the use of cryptocurrencies and smart contracts will be widely used in foreign trade with target countries, an Iranian official said.

AML / KYC

OFAC Sanctions Crypto Mixing Service Tornado Cash

By Manesh Samtani | 09/08/2022

The US Treasury Department says Tornado Cash has been used to launder over USD 7 billion worth of crypto since it was created in 2019.

AML / KYC

Russia Bars Asset Sales by Investors from Unfriendly Nations

By Editors | 09/08/2022

A presidential decree prevents investors from so-called unfriendly countries from selling their stakes in banks, strategic entities, and other projects.

AML / KYC

SEBI Issues Rules on Trading Account Deactivation for Inadequate KYC

By Editors | 09/08/2022

Trading or demat accounts will be automatically deactivated if a show-cause notice or order issued by SEBI is undeliverable at the addresses mentioned in KYC records.

AML / KYC

FSB Gives Full Support to Wide LEI Use in Global Payments

By Clare Rowley | 09/08/2022

The FSB’s recommendation that the LEI should be used more widely in payments will catalyze increased global LEI adoption, says GLEIF’s Clare Rowley.

AML / KYC

US Secures Extradition of Former Crypto Exchange Operator

By Editors | 09/08/2022

Alexander Vinnik is alleged to have laundered more than $4bn through a crypto exchange he operated known as BTC-e until it was shut down in 2017.

AML / KYC

China Sanctions Pelosi, Halts US Cooperation on Crime, Climate

By Editors | 08/08/2022

China sanctioned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family over her visit to Taiwan, and will suspend cooperation with the US in a number of areas.

Enforcement

OFAC Investigating Kraken for Alleged Sanctions Violations

By Editors | 07/08/2022

Kraken is suspected of allowing Iranian users to utilise Kraken’s services, in violation of federal sanctions.