All posts tagged "DoJ"
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700AML / KYCBitMEX Founders Agree Settlement for US AML Violations
Arthur Hayes and Benjamin Delo have pleaded guilty to breaching AML laws and agreed to pay a USD 10 million fine each.
February 28, 2022 -
736AML / KYCUS DOJ Appoints First Director of National Crypto Enforcement Team
The 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, 2022 -
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US Agencies Probe Block Trading Practices at Banks, Hedge Funds
The DOJ and SEC are reportedly examining whether banks may have improperly alerted hedge funds ahead of market-moving block trades.
February 17, 2022 -
742AML / KYCUS DOJ Makes Largest Ever Cryptocurrency Seizure
The 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, 2022 -
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US DOJ Probes for Criminal Abuses by Known Short Sellers
The 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, 2022 -
635AML / KYCPhilippines: DOJ, BAP to Collaborate on Combatting Cybercrime
The DOJ and BAP will collaborate on stronger measures to combat online fraud, including to enhance enforcement and prosecution of cybercriminals.
February 7, 2022 -
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Philippine DOJ Signs MoU with BAP on Cybercrime Prevention
The MoU aims to formalise the establishment of a collective, coordinated, and strategic cyber response within the banking industry.
January 4, 2022 -
863EnforcementUS Authorities Criminally Convict NatWest on Spoofing Charges
NatWest 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, 2021 -
543AML / KYCUS Treasury Targets Human Trafficking in Updated Action Plan
Treasury will leverage its AML expertise to augment human trafficking investigations, and develop advisories to alert FIs to potential red flags.
December 12, 2021 -
193InternationalS&P-IHS Deal Wins Regulatory Approval in the US
To win approval for the $44bn combination, the companies agreed to sell three of IHS Markit's price reporting agency businesses.
November 15, 2021
