terrorism financing

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5 July, 2024

Singapore heightens risk factor of exchanges to counter terrorist financing

While the Monetary Authority of Singapore has elevated the risk factor for digital asset exchanges, it noted that there are...

New Intelligence Act may grant US president power to block digital asset access

Finance

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13 June, 2024

New Intelligence Act may grant US president power to block digital asset access

While some see the Intelligence Authorization Act as a move by the U.S. to gain control of the digital asset...

US Treasury plea for anti-‘crypto’ tools gets mixed reception from Senate committee

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10 April, 2024

US Treasury plea for anti-‘crypto’ tools gets mixed reception from Senate committee

As criminals become more innovative, the chances of rogue individuals taking advantage of "cryptos" in funding their ideologies increase, forcing...

Kenya forms ‘crypto’ working group after addition to the FATF grey list

Steve Kaaru

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26 February, 2024

Kenya forms ‘crypto’ working group after addition to the FATF grey list

Kenya joins neighbors Tanzania and Sudan and regional heavyweights South Africa and Nigeria on the grey list, with digital assets...

Changpeng Zhao’s sentencing delayed as Binance named in October 7 terror suit

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14 February, 2024

Changpeng Zhao’s sentencing delayed as Binance named in October 7 terror suit

Changpeng Zhao will find out his prison term on April 30 following the decision of the judge to delay his...

European Banking Authority extends anti-money laundering guidance to digital assets

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19 January, 2024

European Banking Authority extends anti-money laundering guidance to digital assets

The EBA's amended AML guidelines, the second landmark law passed after MiCA, will apply from December 30, 2024, with an...

UAE lays out updated AML policy in compliance with FATF Travel Rule

Wahid Pessarlay

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30 December, 2023

UAE lays out updated AML policy in compliance with FATF Travel Rule

The amended rules will apply to VASPs, banks, and designated non-financial businesses and professions while seeking to clarify the definition...

Elizabeth Warren slams ‘crypto’ firms for undermining efforts to rein in terror financing

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21 December, 2023

Elizabeth Warren slams ‘crypto’ firms for undermining efforts to rein in terror financing

Sen. Elizabeth Warren continues to wage war against 'crypto' bad actors, sending letters to controversial entities in the space tied...

Tom Emmer criticizes Treasury Department plea for greater authority over digital asset space

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4 December, 2023

Tom Emmer criticizes Treasury Department plea for greater authority over digital asset space

Responding to Adeyemo, Rep. Tom Emmer accuses the U.S. Treasury of having a savior complex while reiterating his opposition against...

Justin Sun, Tron threaten to sue CoinGeek for reporting on blockchain’s terror ties

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3 December, 2023

Justin Sun, Tron threaten to sue CoinGeek for reporting on blockchain’s terror ties

On November 29, CoinGeek was contacted by Tron representatives regarding an article detailing the latest Reuters report on terror groups...

US Treasury Deputy says department seeks more authority to fight digital asset crime