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BitMEX hit with additional $100 million fine over Bank Secrecy Act violations: report

BitMEX has been slapped with an additional $100 million fine for Bank Secrecy Act violations between 2015 and 2020. The overseas exchange had pleaded guilty to these crimes in July 2024, and previously agreed to pay a $110 million penalty.

theblock.co • 15/01/2025 - 20:00 PM

China and St. Kitts and Nevis dual citizen pleads guilty in $73 million 'pig butchering' crypto scam

Daren Li pleaded guilty to money laundering in a $73 million cryptocurrency scheme involving fraudulent investment tactics known as 'pig butchering.'

theblock.co • 13/11/2024 - 10:12 AM

US prosecutors are investigating Tether, US Treasury weighs potential sanctions: WSJ

U.S. investigators are examining Tether for potential anti-money laundering violations and sanctions related to its stablecoin, amid allegations of misuse for illegal activities.

theblock.co • 25/10/2024 - 18:26 PM

The Daily: Nigeria drops charges against Binance exec, Buterin hits back against Saylor's comments on regulated bitcoin custody and more

Nigeria drops charges against Binance exec Gambaryan; Buterin critiques Saylor; Bernstein predicts $200K bitcoin price by 2025; Variational raises $10.3M; Tesla retains 11,509 BTC.

theblock.co • 23/10/2024 - 17:33 PM

Nigeria drops money laundering charges against Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan: report

Tigran Gambaryan's money laundering charges in Nigeria were dropped after his health worsened. He remains in custody, while Nigeria continues prosecuting Binance for related charges.

theblock.co • 23/10/2024 - 11:50 AM

US prosecutors call for reduced five-year prison sentence for 2016 Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein

U.S. prosecutors seek a five-year sentence for Ilya Lichtenstein over the Bitfinex hack, highlighting cooperation in investigations. His wife, Heather Morgan, faces an 18-month sentence.

theblock.co • 16/10/2024 - 13:44 PM

FinCEN alleges TD Bank failed to report suspicious crypto activity amid $3 billion money laundering penalty

TD Bank faces allegations from FinCEN for failing to report $1 billion in suspicious cryptocurrency transactions, resulting in $3.09 billion in penalties for violations of the Bank Secrecy Act.

theblock.co • 14/10/2024 - 23:22 PM

Australia's 'Operation Kraken' seizes over $6 million in crypto after deciphering seed phrases from organized crime wallets

The AFP seized $6.4M from a Ghost mastermind amid ongoing investigations against organized crime, highlighting their capabilities to trace and recover illicit assets through Operation Kraken.

theblock.co • 02/10/2024 - 09:57 AM

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov released from French custody and will appear in court: report

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been released from police custody in France, facing potential charges related to cybercrime, amid allegations of providing services to criminals.

theblock.co • 28/08/2024 - 16:52 PM

Binance urges US to intervene amid Nigeria-held exec's declining health as hearing is brought forward

Binance urges the U.S. and global entities to advocate for Tigran Gambaryan's release from Nigeria, citing health deterioration and unjust detention practices.

theblock.co • 27/08/2024 - 13:42 PM

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