Services for virtual currency transactions are deemed illegal, including those provided to Chinese residents by overseas crypto exchanges.
September 25, 2021OFAC has designated crypto OTC broker Suex, which operates from Russia, for facilitating transactions involving the proceeds of ransomware payments.
September 22, 2021Bangladesh Bank sought to clarify its stance after reports emerged suggesting that crypto transactions are only illegal if they are linked to other crimes.
August 5, 2021Key focus areas include promoting a greener financing system, resolving major financial risks, promoting financial opening-up, and cracking down on crypto trading.
August 4, 2021The four are part of a syndicate that charged criminal clients a commission of 3-5% to launder illicit proceeds from crime.
July 20, 2021Vietnam's strategy on digitising the local government includes directions for the SBV to pilot the use of a digital currency.
July 18, 2021Over 90% of China’s bitcoin mining capacity has effectively been shut down, after bans were imposed in key mining hubs in the country.
June 23, 2021Qinghai, Yunnan, and a prefecture in Xinjiang have joined Inner Mongolia in imposing restrictions on cryptocurrency mining.
June 16, 2021The communique highlights a need to tackle the misuse of shell companies and curtail the ability of illicit actors to hide wealth, including in real estate.
June 14, 2021A new notice warns telecoms, big data centres and cloud computing companies of severe punishment if they engage in or facilitate crypto mining activities.
May 28, 2021