money laundering

Money laundering is the illegal process of concealing the origins of money obtained illegally by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial transactions.

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Report: DOJ and Binance Negotiating Resolution to Investigation
Report: DOJ and Binance Negotiating Resolution to Investigation
November 20, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly negotiating with cryptocurrency exchange Binance Holdings to resolve a long-standing investigation. The department is seeking a settlement of over $4 billion...

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PayPal Gets Approval to Offer Crypto-Asset Activities in UK
PayPal Gets Approval to Offer Crypto-Asset Activities in UK
November 01, 2023  |  Digital-First Banking

PayPal received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Tuesday (Oct. 31) to offer crypto-asset activities in the United Kingdom. The FCA has implemented stricter rules on marketing crypto...

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Tether Disputes Report of Stablecoin Being Used for Illicit Activities
Tether Disputes Report of Stablecoin Being Used for Illicit Activities
October 27, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Tether has disputed a media report that its stablecoin is increasingly being used for illicit activities. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (Oct. 27) that the stablecoin...

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Report: LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault Faces Money Laundering Investigation
Report: LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault Faces Money Laundering Investigation
September 29, 2023  |  Legal

French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the CEO of luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, is reportedly under investigation for possible money laundering. The investigation, initiated...

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Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK Ban on Crypto Transactions
Coinbase CEO Criticizes Chase UK Ban on Crypto Transactions
September 29, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has reportedly criticized J.P. Morgan Chase’s decision to block crypto-related transactions in its U.K. digital banking subsidiary, Chase UK. Armstrong said that private companies should not...

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Singapore’s Banks Increase Customer Scrutiny After Money Laundering Scandal
Singapore’s Banks Increase Customer Scrutiny After Money Laundering Scandal
September 24, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Singapore’s banks are reportedly increasing customer scrutiny following a $1.8 billion money laundering scandal. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Saturday (Sept. 23), this added oversight...

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AI-Powered Financial Crime Prevention Platform Silent Eight Prepares for IPO
AI-Powered Financial Crime Prevention Platform Silent Eight Prepares for IPO
September 22, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Singapore-based company Silent Eight, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to combat financial crimes such as money laundering and terrorist financing, reportedly aims to be ready for...

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TD Bank Faces Anti-Money Laundering Probes From US Regulators
TD Bank Faces Anti-Money Laundering Probes From US Regulators
August 24, 2023  |  AML

TD Bank has disclosed that it is cooperating with inquiries from regulators and law enforcement regarding its compliance with anti-money laundering rules. The bank made this...

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Couple Plead Guilty to Money Laundering After Bitfinex Hack
Couple Plead Guilty to Money Laundering After Bitfinex Hack
August 03, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

A married couple from New York City have pleaded guilty to money laundering and conspiracy charges stemming from the hack and theft of 120,000 bitcoin...

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