Terrorism Financing

US seizes 300 BTC wallets allegedly used in terrorist financing
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14 August, 2020

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
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5 August, 2020

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
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12 May, 2020

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
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28 February, 2020

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
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16 January, 2020

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.
Why you must rethink FATF now
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17 October, 2019

Why you must rethink FATF now

Why you must rethink FATF now