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US Federal Court Declares Crypto Subject to Sanctions Laws
By Mark Johnston | 20/05/2022
A newly unsealed federal court opinion supports the DOJ’s first criminal prosecution involving the use of crypto for sanctions evasion.
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US Warns Against Inadvertent Hiring of DPRK IT Workers
By Editors | 19/05/2022
North Korean IT workers may try to obtain employment building crypto exchange platforms and then use the infrastructure to launder money and evade sanctions.
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Philippines Passes Law to Enhance Financial Consumer Protections
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/05/2022
The law grants regulators enhanced powers to address fraud and consumer complaints in a more timely manner.
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US Charges Crypto CEO for Fraudulent Investment Scheme
By Mark Johnston | 19/05/2022
Eddy Alexandre, the CEO of EminiFX, promised weekly returns would be generated through proprietary robo-advising technology.
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US Warns Foreign Banks Against Facilitating Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 18/05/2022
Foreign banks could fall under US sanctions if they provide material support to a person or entity sanctioned by the US.
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US Treasury Outlines Plans to Combat Illicit Finance
By Editors | 17/05/2022
Treasury highlighted efforts to address illicit finance risks associated with shell companies, all-cash real estate purchases, and virtual assets.
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NSW Ministers Working on New AML Laws – Report
By Editors | 17/05/2022
The NSW attorney general and police minister are working on new laws to tackle unexplained wealth and organised crime.
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HK Police Arrest 17 for Using Virtual Banks to Launder Money
By Editors | 16/05/2022
The syndicate members processed the funds through more than 20 online bank accounts since 2021, police said.
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Myanmar Govt Charges Ex-Central Bank Official with Corruption
By Editors | 16/05/2022
Former CBM deputy governor U Bo Bo Nge is being charged by the military government on allegations that caused losses to the government.
AML / KYC
ISDA AGM Highlights Global Scrutiny of Crypto Sector
By Manesh Samtani | 14/05/2022
Senior officials from the FSB, Basel Committee, US SEC, and CFTC spoke at ISDA’s AGM about the need for more regulation in the crypto sector.
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