The congressman recently unveiled a plan that proposes revamping current banking legislation. Alleged Debanking of The Crypto Industry Continues to Garner Attention Rep. French Hill (R) of Arkansas who currently serves as vice chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and as chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion, has pledged […]
The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Alcacaria this Wednesday, aiming to thwart the action of a network focused on providing money laundering services using cryptocurrency. The operation involved 62 search warrants, 13 arrest warrants, and the seizure of funds of the involved entities in banks. Brazilian Authorities Execute Operation Alcacaria Against Crypto Money Laundering Actors […]
Europol and multiple countries have taken a significant step against the notorious Lockbit ransomware group with four key arrests and international sanctions. A collaborative effort between France, the UK, and Spain led to the detainment of critical individuals, including a developer and a hosting administrator. The operation is part of a larger international crackdown known […]
Olumide Osunkoya has pleaded guilty to illegally running a crypto ATM network across the UK. Even though the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) denied his registration, his operation handled millions in cryptocurrency transactions. This case represents the first conviction of its type under the UK’s anti-money laundering laws. UK’s First Illegal Crypto ATM Conviction Unveiled […]
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 …