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EGBA Hails Approval of New European Standard to Identify Gambling-Related Harm
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the approval of a new European standard designed to strengthen player...
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Turkey Confronts Money Laundering Risks in Expanding Crypto Market
Money laundering threats in Turkey’s cryptocurrency sector have been drawing intensified scrutiny as adoption accelerates. The country...
Oct 3, 20254 min read


International Bank of Liberia Recognized for Strong AML/CFT Compliance by FIA
The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has officially recognized the International Bank of Liberia (IBL) for its strong compliance with...
Oct 2, 20252 min read


U.S. Casinos Face Inflection Point as AML Compliance Guide Sets New Standard
The newest edition of the American Gaming Association’s Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Guide represents a decisive...
Oct 2, 20256 min read


European Banks Plan Euro Stablecoin to Attract Investors and Accelerate Digital Euro
A group of leading European banks is planning to launch a new euro-denominated stablecoin, aiming to bring crypto-averse investors in the...
Sep 30, 20253 min read


KuCoin Faces Record CA$19.6 Million FINTRAC Penalty Over AML Failures
KuCoin is once again in the regulatory spotlight after Canada’s financial intelligence unit, FINTRAC, imposed a CA$19,552,000 penalty on...
Sep 30, 20254 min read


Chinese Fraudster Convicted in Record £5bn Cryptocurrency Seizure
A Chinese national has been found guilty of playing a central role in what is believed to be the world’s largest ever cryptocurrency...
Sep 30, 20253 min read


Spain Puts Major Transnational Money Laundering Network on Trial
Spanish prosecutors have brought one of the largest organized criminal networks of the past decade before the courts, exposing a highly...
Sep 29, 20254 min read


EU Officials Describe Possible Russian AML Blacklisting as Largely Symbolic
Top financial officials within the European Union have downplayed the potential consequences of placing Russia on the EU’s anti-money...
Sep 29, 20253 min read


KuCoin Hit with CA$19.6M FINTRAC Penalty as AML Failures Haunt Exchange
KuCoin has once again landed in regulatory crosshairs after Canada’s financial intelligence unit, FINTRAC, imposed a record-breaking...
Sep 26, 20255 min read


Alipay Malaysia Penalized RM 340,000 for Sanctions Screening Failures Linked to Money Laundering Risks
Bank Negara Malaysia imposed an administrative monetary penalty (AMP) of RM 340,000 on Alipay Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (which has since...
Sep 26, 20255 min read


Flagright and Reap Join Forces to Tackle Stablecoin Money Laundering Risks
Reap’s newly announced partnership with Flagright represents a major step forward in the development of stablecoin-powered financial...
Sep 25, 20254 min read


The Netherlands Tightens AML Regime but Virtual Asset Oversight Gaps Persist
The Netherlands has bolstered its anti-money laundering (AML) rules in recent years, yet shortcomings in the supervision of virtual...
Sep 25, 20255 min read


Former Chairman of Nodus International Bank Pleads Guilty in $13.6 Million Fraud Scheme That Led to Collapse
The chairman of the board of Nodus International Bank (Nodus), a Puerto Rican international banking entity, has pleaded guilty to leading...
Sep 24, 20253 min read


€30 Million Laundering Network Uncovered Between France and Italy, 55 Gold Bars Seized
Authorities have uncovered a sprawling criminal operation that laundered €30 million in drug trafficking profits between France and...
Sep 24, 20254 min read


Mexico’s UIF Freeze Marks Turning Point in Cartel-Linked Money Laundering Enforcement
The recent decision by Mexico’s Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) to freeze assets tied to Los Mayos, a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel,...
Sep 23, 20254 min read


Fiji Reaffirms Full Ban on Virtual Asset Service Providers Amid AML Concerns
Fiji has taken one of the toughest stances in the Pacific region by reaffirming a total prohibition on Virtual Asset Service Providers...
Sep 23, 20254 min read


£360,000 Settlement Against Maple International Ventures Exposes Persistent AML Weaknesses in UK Gambling
The £360,000 financial settlement imposed on Maple International Ventures Limited has once again highlighted how vulnerabilities in...
Sep 22, 20254 min read


FINTRAC Fines Primary Capital $93,390 for AML Failures, Signaling Rising Pressure on Securities Dealers
The administrative monetary penalty levied against Primary Capital Inc. in May 2025 by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis...
Sep 22, 20254 min read


US-Somalia Cooperation Intensifies in Crackdown on Terrorist Financing Networks
The growing partnership between the United States and Somalia underscores the urgency of dismantling the financial networks that sustain...
Sep 19, 20254 min read
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