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Money Laundering

Israeli forces bombard Gaza City, Gaza, in response to attacks from Hamas, whose cryptocurrency backing may lend energy to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren's effort to combat crypto money laundering. (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Hamas' Crypto Ties May Lend Energy to Sen. Warren's Money Laundering Bill
The prominent Massachusetts senator has argued the Hamas connection shows it's time to "crack down on crypto-financed crimes."
Israeli forces bombard Gaza City, Gaza, in response to attacks from Hamas, whose cryptocurrency backing may lend energy to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren's effort to combat crypto money laundering. (Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Oct 13, 2023 at 6:03 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2023
RegulationsHamasIsraelLegislationMoney LaunderingBank Secrecy ActElizabeth Warren
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) gathers influential lawmakers for her crypto money laundering bill. (Courtesy of Sen. Elizabeth Warren)
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Elizabeth warren
Senator Warren’s Crypto Money Laundering Bill Builds Momentum as More Sign On
Among nine new supporters of the legislative effort to ward off illicit uses of crypto are Democratic chairs of the Homeland Security and Judiciary committees.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) gathers influential lawmakers for her crypto money laundering bill. (Courtesy of Sen. Elizabeth Warren)
By Jesse Hamilton
Sep 18, 2023 at 3:34 p.m. UTC
Sep 18, 2023
Elizabeth WarrenLegislationCongressSenate Banking CommitteeRegulationMoney Laundering
The UK is Tightening Crypto Rules (Unsplash)
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Regulations
UK ‘Travel Rule’ Won’t Completely Nix Transfers to Noncompliant Places, FCA Says
Companies such as PayPal are already halting their crypto payments services in the U.K. as a result of tighter regulations.
The UK is Tightening Crypto Rules (Unsplash)
By Jack Schickler
Aug 17, 2023 at 1:14 p.m. UTC
Aug 17, 2023
RegulationsTravel RuleUKMoney LaunderingFCA
The House of Representatives has been making strides in crypto legislating, but pitfalls await. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Policy
Analysis
Don’t Pop the Champagne on U.S. Crypto Bills – Progress in Congress Has Been Costly
Though the industry legislation has reached unprecedented heights, the wins may be too messy to open a path to the finish line this year.
The House of Representatives has been making strides in crypto legislating, but pitfalls await. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Aug 1, 2023 at 6:47 p.m. UTC
Aug 1, 2023
AnalysisCongressLegislationHouse Financial Services CommitteeSenate Banking Committeestablecoin billAMLMoney Launderingtop news
Doha, Qatar (Pexels/Pixabay)
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Regulations
Qatar Didn’t Properly Enforce Its Crypto Ban, Global Money Laundering Watchdog Says
The country's central bank should proactively identify and sanction service providers breaching its 2019 prohibition, according to the Financial Action Task Force.
Doha, Qatar (Pexels/Pixabay)
By Jack Schickler
Jun 1, 2023 at 2:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 1, 2023
RegulationsMoney LaunderingFinancial Action Task Force
MiCA, the EU's crypto law, has been formally signed. (Swedish government/Twitter)
Policy
Regulations
EU Formally Signs New Crypto Licensing, Money Laundering Rules Into Law
The MiCA law is set to make the bloc the first major jurisdiction with tailored crypto regulations.
MiCA, the EU's crypto law, has been formally signed. (Swedish government/Twitter)
By Jack Schickler
May 31, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2023
RegulationsMiCAEUMoney Laundering
The EU wants to tackle crypto money laundering (Alexa/Pixabay)
Policy
Regulations
EU’s Banking Regulator Highlights AML Risks in Privacy Coins, Self-Hosted Wallets
The European Banking Authority wants to extend money laundering guidance to crypto firms and banks that trade with them
The EU wants to tackle crypto money laundering (Alexa/Pixabay)
By Jack Schickler
May 31, 2023 at 2:18 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2023
RegulationsMoney LaunderingEU CommissionEuropean Banking Authority
(Mohamed Hassan/Pixabay)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Elizabeth Warren’s Bill Won’t Stop Money Laundering, but It Could Ban Crypto
The Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act that Senators Elizabeth Warren and Roger Marshall are pushing through Congress is the legislative equivalent of a Trojan Horse, wri...
(Mohamed Hassan/Pixabay)
By John Rizzo
May 18, 2023 at 6:08 p.m. UTC
May 18, 2023
OpinionMoney LaunderingRoger marshallElizabeth Warren
G7 summit or meeting concept. Row from flags of members of G7 group of seven and list of countries, 3d illustration
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Regulations
G-7 Must Take Charge in Ending 'Lawless' Crypto Space, FATF Chief Says
President of the global financial crimes watchdog, T. Raja Kumar, urged G-7 leaders to "effectively" implement FATF's crypto anti-money laundering norms ahead of their meeting...
G7 summit or meeting concept. Row from flags of members of G7 group of seven and list of countries, 3d illustration
By Sandali Handagama
May 18, 2023 at 9:52 a.m. UTC
May 18, 2023
RegulationsFATFTravel RuleG 7Money Laundering