Virginia man convicted of funding ISIS using cryptocurrency
Chhipa sent $185,000 in cryptocurrency to ISIS members in Syria, funding prison escapes and fighters. Go to Source
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Singapore probes illegal Worldcoin accounts and token sales
Singapore investigates unauthorized Worldcoin account sales as regulators raise concerns over data misuse and criminal activity. Go to Source
Nigerian crypto star out on bail following police detention
Industry watchers are closely monitoring the case for signs of how Nigerian authorities will handle similar cases, which could impact the country’s growing cryptocurrency sector. Go to Source
Nigeria urged to adopt crypto regulations inspired by Europe
Nigerian data and policy analyst Obinna Uzoije noted that a unified regulatory framework for all ECOWAS member states would offer potential crypto investors much-needed clarity. Go to Source
Binance exec denied bail in Nigeria money laundering trial
Head prosecutor Ekele Iheanacho objected to bail by highlighting Gambaryan’s questionable attempt to get a new passport, allegedly due to a stolen previous one. Go to Source
TRM Labs Report: Tether’s USDT Was the Go-to Stablecoin for Illicit Activities in 2023
A report issued by TRM Labs indicated that Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency industry, was the preferred stablecoin used for illicit transactions during 2023. TRM Labs alleges that 1.6% of USDT’s volume was linked to illicit activity last year, with $19.3 billion worth of USDT used in illegal transactional flows. TRM Labs … Read more
Moody’s Says Forex Shortages May Force Nigerian Central Bank to Delay Repaying Local Banks
The persistent scarcity of foreign exchange may force the Nigerian central bank to delay repaying the $10.4 billion owed to local banks, analysts at Moody’s Investors Service have concluded. The central bank’s failure to pay its debts on time will likely force the affected financial institutions to similarly delay paying back their own forex-denominated debts. … Read more
Australian Government Says It Is Working to Ensure ‘Regulation of Crypto Assets Protects Consumers’
The Australian government has said it will take steps to ensure the “regulation of crypto assets protects consumers” and one of these steps will be the reforming of “the licensing and custody of crypto assets.” The Anthony Norman Albanese-led government also said it has released a consultation paper that explores “which elements of the crypto … Read more
Argentina to Revamp Anti Money Laundering Law, Proposes Creation of VASP Registry
Argentina is preparing to revamp its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing law. It has proposed to include the creation of a registry for virtual asset services providers (VASPs) in the country as part of the new modifications. The changes would prepare the country for the review that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is slated … Read more
Report: Israel Defense Ministry Seized Crypto Wallets Holding Hamas-Destined Funds
Israel’s Defense Ministry seized cryptocurrency wallets holding funds that were destined for Hamas, a report has said. The wallets belonged to businesses that are associated with Al’matchadun currency exchange, which itself is accused of helping to funnel funds to Hamas. Seizure Order Israel’s Defense Ministry recently seized cryptocurrency wallets belonging to businesses that are associated … Read more
