Anti-Money Laundering

Georgian banking regulator to tighten AML screws for digital currency firms
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6 June, 2023

Georgian banking regulator to tighten AML screws for digital currency firms

Acting Governor of the NBG Archil Mestvirishvili confirmed that the Georgian central bank would float new anti-money laundering (AML) directives...
Qatar needs to ramp up efforts to combat money laundering: FATF
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5 June, 2023

Qatar needs to ramp up efforts to combat money laundering: FATF

Qatar is in danger of being put under Financial Action Task Force’s grey list after the global regulator called out...
Japan to impose stricter AML measures for digital currencies in June 2023
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29 May, 2023

Japan to impose stricter AML measures for digital currencies in June 2023

Aiming to align with global AML standards, Japan is pushing for enhanced digital asset regulation in hopes that the move...
FBI, Ukraine seize domains from 9 exchanges accused of promoting illicit activity
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4 May, 2023

FBI, Ukraine seize domains from 9 exchanges accused of promoting illicit activity

The exchanges mentioned in the bust include 24xbtc.com, 100btc.pro, pridechange.com, 101crypta.com, uxbtc.com, trust-exchange.org, bitcoin24.exchange, paybtc.pro, and owl.gold.
Digital currency exchanges struggling as regulators close in
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21 April, 2023

Digital currency exchanges struggling as regulators close in

Digital asset firms often blame the "shifting" regulatory landscape for their failures, but in truth, laws haven't changed, and regulators...
EU parliament approves stricter rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing
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3 April, 2023

EU parliament approves stricter rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

To strengthen its AML/CTF regulations, EU lawmakers approved three new draft legislations that would ensure to uphold transparency, heighten authorities'...