MoneyLaundering

US Treasury Proposes New Rules to Combat Illicit Crypto Mixing Activities

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's FinCEN has proposed new regulations to increase transparency in Convertible Virtual Currency (CVC) mixing services to prevent misuse by terrorist and criminal groups. This is a significant move to curb money laundering risks associated with crypto mixers.

Roman Storm Convicted on Some Charges Amid Jury Deadlock in Tornado Cash Case

Roman Storm, founder of cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, faces conviction for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business while jurors deadlocked on money laundering and sanctions evasion charges.

Czech Justice Minister Resigns Amid Bitcoin Donation Scandal

Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blažek steps down after controversy over accepting and selling $45 million in bitcoins from a donor with criminal ties, prompting investigation into possible money laundering.