Money Laundering

UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse
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30 January, 2026

UK sanctions watchdog clamps down digital currency abuse

The U.K.’s OFSI tackles digital asset abuse and sanctions evasion through a new multiagency initiative, enhancing enforcement and collaboration efforts.
Chinese-language networks dominate $82B illicit fund laundering
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30 January, 2026

Chinese-language networks dominate $82B illicit fund laundering

Illicit crypto laundering hit $82B in 2025 as Chinese-language networks took the lead, moving huge daily volumes and an increasing...
Europol shuts down $1.5B Cryptomixer money laundering scheme
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8 December, 2025

Europol shuts down $1.5B Cryptomixer money laundering scheme

Europol dismantled Cryptomixer, a digital asset laundering service, recovering over $29 million in Bitcoin linked to cybercrime and illegal activities.
Coinbase fined, Gemini digs privacy, Tether wants to own lending
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19 November, 2025

Coinbase fined, Gemini digs privacy, Tether wants to own lending

CBI fines Coinbase €21.5M for AML lapses, Gemini’s Q3 shows rising costs despite gains, and Tether expands with a rare...
Chinese ‘cryptoqueen’ gets 11 years over £5B fraud
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13 November, 2025

Chinese ‘cryptoqueen’ gets 11 years over £5B fraud

Chinese “cryptoqueen” Zhimin Qian landed in a U.K. jail after a record money laundering case involving billions in digital assets...
Trial continues for brothers accused of $25M crypto theft
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3 November, 2025

Trial continues for brothers accused of $25M crypto theft

Prosecutors close their case against two MIT grads accused of exploiting Ethereum software flaws in a groundbreaking $25 million crypto...