International

Cybersecurity

NIST Finalises First Three Post-Quantum Encryption Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2024

Each standard contains the computer code and instructions for encryption algorithms that can withstand attacks from a quantum computer.

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

Global Cybercrime Leader Extradited to Face Charges in the US

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2024

Maksim Silnikau was responsible for developing and distributing the Reveton and Ransom Cartel ransomware strains, as well as the Angler Exploit Kit.

Cryptocurrency

Eurex Expands Crypto Derivatives Suite to Include Ethereum

By Editors | 15/08/2024

Eurex has launched Ethereum futures and options, adding to its crypto derivatives portfolio which has so far only covered Bitcoin.

Stablecoins

Three Arrows Capital Sues Terraform Labs for Crypto Losses

By Editors | 14/08/2024

Liquidators for the failed crypto hedge fund say TerraForm Labs induced Three Arrows to purchase TerraUSD and Luna through market manipulation.

PEPs & Sanctions

USD, EUR Banknotes Being Shipped to Russia Despite Sanctions – Report

By Editors | 14/08/2024

Russia has managed to circumvent sanctions blocking cash imports by arranging transport from countries including the UAE and Turkey.

PEPs & Sanctions

Bulgarian Man Extradited to US Over Illegal Exports to Russia

By Editors | 14/08/2024

Milan Dimitrov conspired with two others to use a Bulgarian company to receive export-controlled items from the US and transship them to Russia.

Anti-Money Laundering

Mekong Club Calls on FIs to Bolster Efforts Against Modern Slavery

By Nithya Subramanian | 13/08/2024

Mekong Club published a new report offering recommendations, typologies and indicators to help FIs address modern slavery risks.

Climate Risk

ICVCM Rejects Eight Methodologies in Latest CCP Assessment

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 13/08/2024

Eight renewable energy methodologies, representing 32% of the carbon credit market, fail to meet Core Carbon Principles requirements.

Anti-Bribery & Corruption

US Court Convicts Former Mozambique Official in Bribery Case

By Editors | 12/08/2024

Following a four-week trial in New York, Mozambique’s former finance minister was found guilty for accepting $7mn in bribes.