Arthur Hayes and Benjamin Delo have pleaded guilty to breaching AML laws and agreed to pay a USD 10 million fine each.
February 28, 2022The FBI has meanwhile created a new "Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit", which will provide analysis, support, training and new tools to stay ahead of future crypto-related threats.
February 21, 2022The DOJ and SEC are reportedly examining whether banks may have improperly alerted hedge funds ahead of market-moving block trades.
February 17, 2022The DOJ seized a record USD 3.6 billion in bitcoin tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack, representing the largest financial seizure in its history.
February 10, 2022The DOJ is reportedly seeking records from almost 30 investment and research firms to map out their alliances and determine whether they manipulated markets or broke securities laws.
February 8, 2022The DOJ and BAP will collaborate on stronger measures to combat online fraud, including to enhance enforcement and prosecution of cybercriminals.
February 7, 2022The MoU aims to formalise the establishment of a collective, coordinated, and strategic cyber response within the banking industry.
January 4, 2022NatWest traders engaged in schemes to defraud in connection with spoof orders designed to profit from manipulation of the US Treasury securities and futures markets, the DOJ said.
December 24, 2021Treasury will leverage its AML expertise to augment human trafficking investigations, and develop advisories to alert FIs to potential red flags.
December 12, 2021To win approval for the $44bn combination, the companies agreed to sell three of IHS Markit's price reporting agency businesses.
November 15, 2021