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U.S. Bans Steel and Sweetener Made by Chinese Companies Linked to Uyghur Forced Labor
The United States has banned steel and an artificial sweetener produced by two Chinese companies tied to forced labor practices under the...
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Canada’s Banking Regulator Warns of Heightened Anti-Money-Laundering Risks Amid Multiple Events
Canada’s banking regulator, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), has acknowledged a growing risk to banks...
Oct 4, 20242 min read


UK Grants Banks Extended Powers to Delay Suspicious Payments in Fight Against Fraud
Britain is granting banks new powers to delay and investigate suspicious payments, aiming to reduce the £460 million ($610 million) lost...
Oct 4, 20241 min read


UK Sanctions 16 Alleged Members of Evil Corp Cybercrime Gang
The UK has imposed sanctions on 16 individuals allegedly linked to Evil Corp, a notorious international cybercrime organization....
Oct 3, 20242 min read


New European Judicial Network Established to Combat Organized Crime
A new European network of prosecutors has been launched with the aim of dismantling international criminal networks. The European...
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Eurojust Forms New European Prosecutor Network to Combat Latin American Cocaine Trafficking
A new network of European prosecutors has been established to target criminal organizations. The European Union law enforcement agency,...
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Dutch Authorities Seize €7M in Takedown of Russia-Linked Crypto Exchanges PM2BTC and Cryptex
Dutch officials have seized €7 million worth of cryptocurrency after taking two Russia-linked exchanges offline. The Netherlands'...
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Irish DPC Fines Meta $102M for GDPR Violations Over Improper Password Storage
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (MPIL) €91 million ($102 million) for breaching the...
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Sports Betting Operators Prioritize Revenue Over Profit Amid Expensive Expansion Efforts
The old saying, “the house always wins,” may hold true, but in the case of U.S. sports betting, the journey to profitability is taking...
Sep 30, 20244 min read


Caroline Ellison Sentenced to Two Years for Role in FTX Fraud, Despite Cooperation with Prosecutors
Caroline Ellison, a former cryptocurrency executive, was sentenced to two years in prison for her involvement in the theft of $8 billion...
Sep 27, 20243 min read


Bulgaria's Gambling Sector Sees Significant Growth and Market Shifts Over Four Years
In the past four years, Bulgaria’s gambling sector has undergone major transformations. Following the suspension of Vasily Bozhkov’s...
Sep 27, 20242 min read


Visa Faces Antitrust Lawsuit from U.S. Department of Justice, Shares Drop by 5.5%
Visa’s shares took a significant hit after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit accusing the company of violating...
Sep 26, 20243 min read


Bank of Cyprus Resumes Trading on Athens Stock Exchange After Seven-Year Hiatus
On Monday, the Bank of Cyprus officially returned to the main market of the Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX) after a seven-year break. The...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


UK Anti-Money Laundering Standards "Not Working" in Legal and Accounting Sectors, Says Charity
A prominent UK charity, Spotlight on Corruption, has criticized the system allowing professional bodies for lawyers and accountants to...
Sep 25, 20242 min read


UAE Approves First Lottery License, Reveals Casino and Gambling Regulations
In a landmark move, regulators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have granted the country's first lottery license and made public the...
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Cyprus Forum Promotes Island as Key Business Hub for Lebanese Firms Seeking EU Access
On Monday, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) and Invest Cyprus co-hosted a forum aimed at positioning Cyprus as a...
Sep 24, 20242 min read


UK Regulator Warns Lawyers and Accountants Are Failing to Meet Money Laundering Standards
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised concerns that lawyers and accountants are falling short in meeting anti-money...
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Finance Ministry Urges Football Clubs to Settle €35.6 Million in Debt
The Ministry of Finance has sent a stern warning to football clubs participating in the Debt Repayment Plan, instructing them to pay off...
Sep 24, 20243 min read


German Authorities Shut Down Crypto Exchanges Linked to Criminal Money Laundering
German officials have shut down dozens of cryptocurrency exchanges suspected of being used by criminals to launder illicit funds. Law...
Sep 23, 20241 min read


BaFin Issues Guidance for Banks on Compliance with EU's Upcoming DORA Rules
Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, has issued new guidance to help banks comply with the EU’s forthcoming Digital Operational...
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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