Japan Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Measures for Cryptocurrencies
Japan's parliament has decided to introduce stricter measures against money laundering through cryptocurrencies. The new AML procedures will go into effect as early as June 1. According to local publication Kyodo News, the new AML procedures will allow the Japanese legisl ...
U.S. Secret Service Cybercrime Division to Hold Q&A Session on Cryptocurrencies
The cybercrime division of the San Francisco office of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) will hold a Q&A session on the Internet forum Reddit about the nuances of dealing with cryptocurrencies. The session will take place on Monday, May 15, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time - t ...
Brazilian Authorities Investigate Binance for Alleged Financial Crimes
As per reports from the local media, Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, is under investigation by the Brazilian Federal Police and the Federal Prosecutor's Office. The investigation was initiated after the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) informed the Attorney General of Sao Paulo State ...
FIC South Africa Creates Forensic Unit to Combat Financial Crime
FIC South Africa has taken measures to combat financial crimes, including those related to digital assets and blockchain technology. To this end, the agency has created a specialized forensic unit that will work in conjunction with existing FIC structures to assist law enforcement in financial cr ...