AML
Facebook Hires Two of Coinbase's Former Compliance Managers
Facebook has hired two Coinbase vets to work in compliance roles, and at least one is involved in the social network's blockchain effort.
Binance's Compliance Drive Continues With New Elliptic Partnership
Binance has partnered with blockchain analytics startup Elliptic to combat money laundering as it continues to expand.
In First, FinCEN Penalizes Bitcoin Trader for Violating AML Laws
U.S. regulator FinCEN has for the first time penalized a cryptocurrency trader for breaking anti-money laundering rules.
Binance Partners With CipherTrace in Latest Compliance Push
Binance is partnering with the blockchain analytics firm CipherTrace to beef up its anti-money laundering procedures.
Most Crypto Exchanges Still Don't Have Clear KYC Policies: Report
Regtech startup Coinfirm has found that only 26 percent of crypto exchanges have a "high" level of anti-money laundering procedures.
Binance Tightens Compliance, Turning to IdentityMind for KYC
Binance is moving to boost compliance and data security through a new partnership with Medici Ventures portfolio firm IdentityMind.
Blockchain Sleuthing Startup Chainalysis Raises $30 Million
The Series B funding was led by seasoned VC firm Accel and included investment from Benchmark, which led the firm's $16m Series A.
UK Crypto Exchanges Pose Low Money Laundering Risk, Says Global Watchdog
Crypto exchanges in the U.K. pose a “low” risk for money laundering and terrorist financing, says a report from the Financial Action Task Force.
Crypto Exchanges Should Take a Hard Look at IP Address-Masking Services
Cryptocurrency exchanges will likely have to reckon with VPN access as part of any regulatory or law enforcement actions for market manipulation.
Deltec Chairman Says Tether Letter on Bank Relationship Is 'Authentic'
Last week's much-scrutinized letter, in which a Bahamas-based bank appeared to vouch for Tether's balance, has been confirmed as genuine by the bank.
