China is moving to update its legislation to tackle new money and cryptocurrency money laundering crimes. The Chinese Congress is set to introduce new money laundering concepts in the second review of the money laundering law draft revision, which will establish additional requirements for monitoring tech-related new money laundering risks. China to Address Crypto Money […]
The Brazilian Federal Police dismantled an operation that used crypto to launder money from criminal sources, sending it abroad. Operation Niflheim involved the issuance of eight arrest warrants and 19 search and seizure orders against these groups that operated in Caxias do Sul, Sao Paulo, Fortaleza, and Brasilia. The criminals laundered over $ 9 …
The Central Bank of Nigeria resumed selling US dollars to money changers to address the falling value of the naira. This decision came after the naira-to-dollar exchange rate dropped to a low of NGN1,639 per dollar, likely due to increased demand for US dollars for travel and business. The central bank has outlined rules for […]
In what local media are calling the first operation of its kind, the Argentine judicial system ordered the seizure of nearly $ 28,600 in stablecoins from a criminal organization that used cryptocurrency to launder millions of dollars. The criminals obtained these funds from two main activities: phone smuggling and operating illegal online casinos. Argentine …
Mark Odayan, head of research at 2077 Research, asserts that Ethereum’s EIP-1559 should not be equated with the concept of “Ultrasound Money.” Odayan’s insights aim to clarify the transaction fee mechanism introduced by EIP-1559 and address widespread misunderstandings. Ethereum’s EIP-1559: Mark Odayan Calls for Rethinking ‘Ultrasound Money’ Links In a detailed analysis by 2077 Research, […]