Money Laundering

Canada authorities flex power over digital asset-backed tax evasion
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10 November, 2020

Canada authorities flex power over digital asset-backed tax evasion

The Canadian Revenue Agency has asked Toronto-based coin exchange Coinsquare for the identity of every one of its clients.
OneCoin lawyer Mark Scott disbarred in New York
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4 November, 2020

OneCoin lawyer Mark Scott disbarred in New York

Mark Scott’s disbarment follows his conviction of conspiracy to commit bank fraud in November 2019.
China cracks down on extensive Tether-linked money laundering
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27 October, 2020

China cracks down on extensive Tether-linked money laundering

The central bank detailed a recent case in which its Huizhou City branch uncovered a cross-border online gambling operation that...
BTC-e Alexander Vinnik money laundering trial begins in Paris
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22 October, 2020

BTC-e Alexander Vinnik money laundering trial begins in Paris

The present case is focusing on Alexander Vinnik’s alleged involvement in ransomware fraud to the tune of $159 million.
20 arrested in QQAAZZ crypto money laundering syndicate: Europol
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21 October, 2020

20 arrested in QQAAZZ crypto money laundering syndicate: Europol

The alleged scammers are reported to be part of QQAAZZ, reportedly involved in extensive money laundering efforts through BTC and...
‘Shockingly lax’ Binance again accused of money laundering—and FATF is watching
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16 September, 2020

‘Shockingly lax’ Binance again accused of money laundering—and FATF is watching

Regulators and even other digital asset exchanges are turning up the legal heat on Binance.