top of page
All Articles


GENIUS Act Ushers in Sweeping Reform for Stablecoins, Targets Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
In a landmark development for digital finance, the United States has officially passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation...
Jul 23, 20254 min read


East London Law Firm Fined £78,000 Amid SRA Crackdown on AML Failures
In a high-profile disciplinary action that highlights the increasingly rigorous approach of UK regulators toward anti-money laundering...
Jul 23, 20254 min read


AUSTRAC’s Fintel Alliance Enters New Era, Raising the Bar on AML/CTF Collaboration Across Australia
AUSTRAC’s flagship initiative, the Fintel Alliance, is entering a pivotal phase of expansion, cementing its reputation as a global...
Jul 22, 20254 min read


French Banks Under Pressure as Transit Account Laundering Hits €661 Million: ACPR Calls for Urgent AML Overhaul
French banks are facing unprecedented challenges in the fight against financial crime, as the country’s top regulator, the ACPR (Autorité...
Jul 22, 20254 min read


UK Regulators Seize Crypto ATMs in Major Crackdown on Illicit Digital Currency Operations
In a decisive move against illicit crypto operations, a joint enforcement effort by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the...
Jul 21, 20255 min read


UK Government Releases Latest National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
The UK Government has released its fourth National Risk Assessment (NRA) of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, offering an...
Jul 21, 20253 min read


Trump’s Expansive Tariff Policy Sparks Global Trade Tensions, With More Measures Looming
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his administration’s combative trade stance, implementing a sweeping set of tariffs on both...
Jul 18, 20253 min read


AMLA’s Launch Signals New Era of Crypto Compliance Across the EU
The European Union’s financial regulatory landscape entered a decisive new chapter with the formal launch of the European Anti-Money...
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Reaches $5.59 Billion in H1 2025 Amid Modest Growth and Sector Recovery
Macau’s government has reported MOP45.26 billion (approximately $5.59 billion) in gaming tax revenue for the first half of 2025, showing...
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Canada Tightens Financial Controls on Iran-Linked Transactions in Updated AML Directive
Canada has taken a decisive step in its fight against financial crime involving the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the Financial...
Jul 17, 20255 min read


UAE Takes Firm Stance on Financial Crime with Insurance License Revocation and AED 3 Million Bank Sanction
In a decisive move that underscores the UAE’s intensifying stance against financial crime and regulatory violations, the Central Bank of...
Jul 16, 20254 min read


Mexico's AML Transparency Shift Raises Global Concerns Amid US Crackdown
Mexico’s recent decision to curtail public access to its cross-border anti-money laundering (AML) information marks a pivotal shift in...
Jul 16, 20255 min read


Belgian Drug Kingpin Othman El Ballouti Extradited from Dubai Amid Global Money Laundering Crackdown
In a major step forward for global efforts to disrupt organized crime and illicit finance, authorities in Dubai have extradited Othman El...
Jul 15, 20255 min read


Ostovari’s Arrest Unveils Complex Web of Sanctions Evasion and Export Control Violations
The arrest of Bahram Mohammad Ostovari for his role in orchestrating an elaborate scheme to export sensitive U.S. electronics to Iran has...
Jul 15, 20255 min read


Dominican Republic Launches Groundbreaking AML Agreement in Foreign Exchange Sector
A significant breakthrough has been achieved in the Dominican Republic’s financial sector with the formation of a strategic partnership...
Jul 14, 20255 min read


Chinese Crackdown Crushes Bai Family’s Criminal Empire in Northern Myanmar
Chinese authorities have successfully dismantled a vast and violent criminal syndicate run by the notorious Bai family in northern...
Jul 14, 20253 min read


New Zealand Charts Ambitious Overhaul of AML/CFT Regime with Risk-Based Reforms and Global Alignment
The New Zealand government has announced a wide-reaching series of proposals aimed at reshaping the country’s anti-money laundering and...
Jul 11, 20255 min read


Controversial Gambling Tax Provision Passes in House Without Amendments, Set to Take Effect in 2026
In a move that’s already stirring backlash across the gambling community, the U.S. House of Representatives has officially passed the...
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Trump Confirms 50% Copper Tariff Starting August 1, Sparking Industry Uncertainty and Price Surge
President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States will implement a 50% tariff on copper imports beginning August 1, marking a...
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Cyprus Parliament to Vote on Sanctions Enforcement Bills Amid Revisions and Stakeholder Feedback
The House of Representatives is preparing for a pivotal plenary session on Thursday, during which members will vote on three significant...
Jul 10, 20255 min read
bottom of page
