Crypto Travel Rule implementation ‘remains relatively poor,’ says FATF

    The United Nations body called on all member states to implement the Travel Rule “without delay” to close “loopholes” not currently protected by regulation. A renewed call from the Financial Action Task Force has asked countries to implement the “Travel Rule” to combat money laundering and terrorism financing activities enabled by cryptocurrencies. On June 23,…

    Institutions seek detailed blockchain analytics for crypto adoption — Elliptic

    Large financial institutions are getting involved in digital assets by investing capital, time and effort into on-chain analytics solutions. As more institutions explore digital assets, the need for on-chain analytics platforms has never been higher. Compliance experts, investigators and regulators employ these blockchain analytical tools to better understand the patterns and entities in cryptocurrency transactions….

    FBI, Ukraine seize 9 exchange domains on money laundering allegations

    The authorities claimed the exchanges allowed cybercriminals to flout anti-money laundering measures. Nine digital currency exchanges allegedly aiding and abetting cybercriminals had their domains seized by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Ukrainian law enforcement. According to a May 1 press release, the FBI’s Detroit Field Office and the National Police of Ukraine…

    South Korea to deploy cryptocurrency tracking system in 2023

    The “Virtual Currency Tracking System” will be used to monitor transaction history, extract information related to transactions and check the source of funds before and after remittance. The Ministry of Justice in South Korea announced plans to introduce a crypto-tracking system to counter money laundering initiatives and recover funds linked to criminal activities. The “Virtual…

    Sanctions couldn’t ‘pull the plug’ on Tornado Cash: Chainalysis

    While it has become harder to access the crypto mixer today, for better or worse, decentralization means it’s near impossible to put an end to it. Sanctions aimed at decentralized crypto mixer Tornado Cash weren’t able to completely cut off its usage, though it has hamstrung the service, a blockchain analytics firm has shared. On…