The Federal Revenue Service, the Brazilian tax watchdog, recently revealed that it has been using an in-house tool that leverages AI to detect money laundering and tax evasion transactions involving crypto. The tool has already been proven useful in identifying over $ 180 million in funds involved in the illicit usage of cryptocurrency. Brazilian …
United Texas Bank Faces Regulatory Action for AML Failures Linked to ‘Virtual Currency Customers’
United Texas Bank has been issued a cease and desist order by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of Banking due to significant compliance deficiencies. The bank must take immediate action to rectify issues related to its anti-money laundering (AML) program and corporate governance oversight. Cease and Desist Order for United Texas Bank […]
Washington State Probes Alleged Crypto Fraud Linked to Fake Nasdaq Exchange
The financial watchdog in Washington State is currently probing a complaint regarding a cryptocurrency platform that allegedly purports to be associated with the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. This inquiry began after an investor reportedly put in $ 200,000 following a solicitation on Facebook that transitioned to communication over Whatsapp. The regulator has flagged this as …
Paraguayan Justice System Achieves Conviction for Power Theft Crime Linked to Cryptocurrency Mining
The Paraguayan justice system has reached a milestone by achieving its second conviction related to a power theft crime linked to cryptocurrency mining. Carlos Raul Rojas, the owner of a dwelling where over 1,000 cryptocurrency miners operated, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for causing over $ 1.5 million in losses to the …
FBI Seizes Cryptocurrency Linked to North Korean Ransomware
A grand jury in Kansas City indicted North Korean national Rim Jong Hyok for his role in a conspiracy involving ransomware attacks on U.S. hospitals and healthcare providers. The group laundered cryptocurrency proceeds and used the funds for further cyber intrusions into global defense, technology, and government entities. The ransomware attacks disrupted patient care and […]