CryptocurrencyDOJ charges ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ with $48 million tax fraud, seeks extraditionMay 1, 202495The indictment, filed in California federal court, claims that Ver executed the fraud scheme by failing to report a portion...
CryptocurrencyFeds charge ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ with $50 million tax fraudApril 30, 202485The Justice Department announced on Tuesday it has charged Roger Ver, a well-known figure from the early days of Bitcoin,...
CryptocurrencyBinance founder Changpeng Zhao facing 3-year prison sentence for allowing money launderingApril 30, 202435Prosecutors in the US are seeking a 3-year prison sentence for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao ahead of his sentencing for...
CurrenciesYen retreats after U.S. data as eyes turn from Tokyo to FedApril 30, 2024130The dollar index gained ground after economic data showed U.S. labor costs increased more than expected in the first quarter...
CryptocurrencyExperts, politicians call for scrutiny of Venezuela’s use of cryptocurrencyApril 29, 2024117(Reuters) - Venezuela's use of digital currencies, expected to increase after the United States ordered a wind-down of oil deals...
CryptocurrencyLatest EU Demands for Improved KYC Standards Focuses on Securing CryptoApril 26, 202492This week the EU passed a broad set of Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AMLR), which enforce stricter rules for Know Your...
CryptocurrencyEU Parliament finally passes AML legislation impacting crypto – Ledger InsightsApril 25, 202488Yesterday the European Parliament passed the final version of three sets of broad anti money laundering (AML) legislation that include clauses that impact cryptocurrencies and...
CryptocurrencyCrypto businesses in EU to conduct due diligence on customersApril 25, 2024105Crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) will now be monitored by the government according to new laws passed by the European Parliament. Approved...
CryptocurrencyElizabeth Warren Calls for Crackdown on Crypto’s Role in Child Sexual AbuseApril 25, 202466US senators Elizabeth Warren and Bill Cassidy have called for the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security to...
BankingMastercard using open banking to spot fraud, EU warms to Apple Pay policy | PaymentsSourceApril 24, 202488Mastercard will rely on advanced AI-powered identity tools and open banking technology to help its bank customers spot suspicious activity...