Anti-Money Laundering

Binance unit in Turkey hit with fine over AML non-compliance
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28 December, 2021

Binance unit in Turkey hit with fine over AML non-compliance

The Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) imposed a fine of 8 million lira ($750,000) on Binance’s local unit BN Teknoloji...
Responsible gaming on blockchain—why it’s a win for gambling operators and regulators too
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22 December, 2021

Responsible gaming on blockchain—why it’s a win for gambling operators and regulators too

With regulators taking an increasingly tight line on compliance, gambling operators are now expected to run KYC and AML checks...
kompany to be acquired by Moody’s in 2022
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22 December, 2021

kompany to be acquired by Moody’s in 2022

Austria-based kompany has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Moody’s Analytics, which provides financial intelligence and analytical...
Israel to impose new AML rules on digital currencies
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22 November, 2021

Israel to impose new AML rules on digital currencies

Israel will extend the anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism rules to digital currencies to deter crime and...
Could Taproot’s ‘privacy’ features make BTC illegal?
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12 November, 2021

Could Taproot’s ‘privacy’ features make BTC illegal?

The Taproot “upgrade” moves BTC even further away from the original 2009 Bitcoin protocol and enables participants in a contract...
US Department of Justice hiring new director of digital currency enforcement
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5 November, 2021

US Department of Justice hiring new director of digital currency enforcement

The National Cryptocurrency Enforcement team, comprised of AML and cybersecurity experts, will enforce anti-money laundering and other laws around digital...
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