Aug 11, 20221 min readAlexander Vinnik reportedly being extradited to USAlexander Vinnik - a Russian national accused of running BTC-e, a multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange implicated in the MtGox...
Jul 7, 20222 min readEU to implement "travel rule" for crypto transfersThe EU Parliament and Council have reached a provisional deal to curb money laundering and terrorism financing in Europe by implementing...
Apr 20, 20221 min readHonduras Special Economic Zone makes Bitcoin Legal TenderPróspera - a Special Economic Zone in Honduras - has recently announced that it will recognise cryptocurrency as legal tender. This...
Mar 8, 20222 min readVirginia, USA, allows banks to offer crypto custodyThe Senate of the US state of Virginia has introduced, and approved an amendment to, a new Bill that allows traditional banks operating...
Nov 22, 20212 min readAustralian Senate Crypto Report - Recommendation 5: AML/CTF and the travel rule
Aug 27, 20212 min readCash Remains Preferred Currency For Criminals There has been endless speculation surrounding the safety and legitimacy of cryptocurrencies in recent years, with particular emphasis on...
Aug 6, 20212 min readRecent AUSTRAC guidance for DCEs: review red flag indicators If you're a registered as a registered digital currency exchange (DCE) with AUSTRAC, you'll know that amongst other obligations, you need...
Jun 4, 20212 min readCryptocurrency education still criticalDespite Bitcoin having been created in 2009, and the recent anniversary of the first retail bitcoin transaction, which occurred on May 22...
May 28, 20212 min readAUSTRAC updates and guidance for Digital Currency ExchangesIn the last month, AUSTRAC has published guidance in the following areas: How to submit more effective suspicious matter reports (SMRs)...