
Terrorism Financing
FCA eyes extending money laundering obligations for digital currency firms
New proposals from the U.K.’s financial regulator could see more firms required to report on managing the risks of financial...
US seizes 300 BTC wallets allegedly used in terrorist financing
Terrorist groups allegedly solicited social media users for donations, posing as organizations seeking to help victims of Syria conflict.
Russia bans anonymous Bitcoin wallet deposits
The ban has been introduced to prevent the use of digital currency for money laundering, terrorism financing and the drugs...
New research finds that criminals prefer BTC
Rand research listed three illicit use-cases for digital currencies: money laundering, trade in illicit goods and services, and terrorism financing.
Hong Kong regulator begins crypto exchange crackdown
The move comes after the FATF recommended changes in policy in Hong Kong to comply more closely with its standard...
Attending North Korea crypto conference may breach UN sanctions: experts
The February conference has been flagged in a confidential report, in which experts warn developers not to attend the event.