Anti-Money Laundering

Craig Wright discusses Michael Saylor’s ‘nanostrategy’ in latest blog
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4 February, 2021

Craig Wright discusses Michael Saylor’s ‘nanostrategy’ in latest blog

It looks like Michael Saylor, the chairman, president and CEO of MicroStrategy, does not quite understand how Bitcoin works.
Philippines issues new FATF-aligned digital currency guidelines
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29 January, 2021

Philippines issues new FATF-aligned digital currency guidelines

The new guidelines include the need to apply for an operating license, the minimum capital for service providers and stringent...
Huobi Korea secures KISA certification ahead of upcoming Special Payments Act
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20 January, 2021

Huobi Korea secures KISA certification ahead of upcoming Special Payments Act

Digital currency exchange Huobi has secured the backing of regulators in South Korea, following the decision to award Huobi Korea...
FCA: Unregistered digital currency firms must shut down, refund investors
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13 January, 2021

FCA: Unregistered digital currency firms must shut down, refund investors

The UK financial markets regulator cautioned such companies that continuing their activities would attract criminal and civil enforcement actions.
US lawmakers applaud defense funding bill over digital currency inclusion
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10 December, 2020

US lawmakers applaud defense funding bill over digital currency inclusion

The legislation will encompass digital currencies, requiring entities to include them in their anti-money laundering efforts.
AML Bitcoin: SEC fights bid to dismiss $5.6M fraud case
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24 November, 2020

AML Bitcoin: SEC fights bid to dismiss $5.6M fraud case

The SEC urged the judge to dismiss the NAC Foundation’s claims the case has no merits, arguing that they sold...