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China heightens AML rulebook, making it easier to probe crypto-linked money laundering

China's legal authorities now classify virtual asset transactions as a means of money laundering, aiming to strengthen investigations while clarifying that cryptocurrency trading alone is not a crime.

theblock.co • 21/08/2024 - 09:49 AM

Illicit crypto activity on-chain down nearly 20% since January: Chainalysis

Illicit cryptocurrency activity is declining, while legitimate service inflows peak. However, stolen funds and ransomware are rising, with North Korean cybercriminals using off-chain methods.

theblock.co • 16/08/2024 - 13:16 PM

Bitget hires former Binance policy head Hon Ng as Chief Legal Officer

Bitget appoints Hon Ng as Chief Legal Officer, responsible for regulatory adherence and market expansion, leveraging his extensive experience from Binance and Uber.

theblock.co • 14/08/2024 - 11:04 AM

HashKey's over-the-counter trading unit awarded Singapore's payment license

HashKey Group's OTC trading arm has obtained a payment license in Singapore, enhancing its regulatory position in the growing crypto hub renowned for favorable legislation and major industry players.

theblock.co • 02/08/2024 - 22:01 PM

Tether blacklists $14 million from Lazarus-connected DMM Bitcoin hack

Tether blacklisted a wallet holding $29.6 million worth of USDT stablecoins connected to online marketplace Huione Guarantee. Last week, analytics firm Elliptic released a report alleging criminals have laundered billions via Huione. On-chain sleuth ZachXBT found that at least $35 million connected to the recent DMM Bitcoin exchange hack has been sent to Huione.

theblock.co • 15/07/2024 - 16:21 PM

China heightens AML rulebook, making it easier to probe crypto-linked money laundering

Illicit crypto activity on-chain down nearly 20% since January: Chainalysis

Bitget hires former Binance policy head Hon Ng as Chief Legal Officer

HashKey's over-the-counter trading unit awarded Singapore's payment license

Tether blacklists $14 million from Lazarus-connected DMM Bitcoin hack

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