Jul 22, 2024 | Compliance, Cryptocurrency exchanges, Scam
It’s no secret that scams that involve cryptocurrency are rife and something cryptocurrency users very regularly encounter. Lots of cryptocurrency users have at some point lost some of their cryptocurrency to a scam. There’s no single solution to the plague of scams...
Jan 19, 2023 | Compliance, Cryptocurrency exchanges, Regulation, Security
In the wake of all the cryptocurrency exchanges that have imploded over the past year, including most notably FTX, it should be apparent that centralized cryptocurrency exchanges are centralized financial institutions that perform the same functions that banks provide...
Sep 22, 2022 | Compliance, Cryptocurrency Theft, Money Laundering
Last month the US Treasury placed sanctions on cryptocurrency mixer Tornado cash causing a considerable amount of pushback and questions about the suitability and legality of sanctions on Tornado cash. The sanctions on Tornado cash follow an increasing amount of...
Sep 28, 2021 | Compliance, Cryptocurrency exchanges, Money Laundering, Regulation
This past week, the US government took action for the first time to sanction a foreign cryptocurrency exchange, Suex, in an effort to stem the tide against ransomware and cybercrime. This enforcement action puts Suex in the same category as suspected terrorists. Thus,...
Jan 6, 2021 | Compliance, Money Laundering, Privacy
The concept of “tainted Bitcoin” or “tainted cryptocurrency” is one of the most misunderstood aspects among Bitcoin enthusiasts. This misunderstanding doesn’t just apply to beginners, but to intermediate/advanced cryptocurrency users and traders, individuals who work...
