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List of Flash News about AML

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2025-10-17
10:47
Report: France’s ACPR Tightening MiCA AML Checks on Crypto Exchanges; Binance and Coinhouse Under Review

According to the source, France’s ACPR is tightening anti-money-laundering checks on crypto exchanges as part of MiCA authorizations, with Binance and Coinhouse reportedly under review, source: the provided social media post. Under MiCA, national regulators must assess AML/CTF controls, governance, and safeguarding before granting CASP licenses, which can impact onboarding, custody, and fiat access if deficiencies are identified, source: EU Regulation 2023/1114 (MiCA) published by the European Union. Traders should monitor the ACPR/AMF public registers for any status changes, firms’ official service notices, and EUR trading pair liquidity on French-facing venues, as regulatory reviews often shift spreads, volumes, and fee structures in local markets, source: AMF CASP register and exchanges’ official announcements.

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2025-10-08
17:53
Nic Carter: ChatGPT Helps Law Enforcement — 5 Enforcement Signals Crypto Traders Should Watch

According to @nic__carter, ChatGPT is a gift to law enforcement because people increasingly rely on AI rather than search, indicating easier disruption of illicit planning online. Source: https://twitter.com/nic__carter/status/1975982812823224503 For crypto traders, recent precedent shows authorities can trace and seize on-chain funds, elevating compliance and counterparty risk across digital assets. Source: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-seizes-23-million-cryptocurrency-paid-ransomware-extortionists-darkside Sanctions on mixing services have rapidly altered liquidity access in DeFi and centralized venues, underscoring policy risk for flows and counterparties. Source: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0916 European law-enforcement assessments cite growing AI use by offenders and investigators, signaling stronger monitoring of crypto-linked activity. Source: https://www.europol.europa.eu/publications-events/publications/chatgpt-impact-of-large-language-models-law-enforcement Blockchain analytics is widely adopted by regulators and VASPs, meaning trading on compliant platforms entails rigorous AML screening and wallet provenance checks. Source: https://blog.chainalysis.com/reports/2024-crypto-crime-report/

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2025-09-29
18:01
Leaked Documents Reveal $8 Billion Crypto Network Behind Russia Sanctions Evasion: Trading Impact Brief

According to the source, leaked documents allege an $8 billion crypto network facilitating Russia’s sanctions evasion, underscoring the scale of sanctions circumvention in digital assets. The source post provides only a headline and link with no asset-level names, exchanges, wallets, or immediate market reaction data, according to the source.

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2025-09-24
08:56
MistTrack Announces 3 AML Upgrades for Virtual Asset Funds: Expanded Blockchain Coverage, Algorithm Refinement, and Stronger Data Amid Tightening Regulations

According to @MistTrack_io, after partnering with @KeyblckSolution, MistTrack has supported continuous optimization of compliance governance in virtual asset funds as an effective AML practice. source: https://twitter.com/MistTrack_io/status/1970774350040379558 @MistTrack_io adds it is expanding blockchain coverage, refining algorithms, and strengthening data to deliver robust AML infrastructure as regulations tighten, and says more fund service providers will need reliable tools to raise compliance standards. source: https://twitter.com/MistTrack_io/status/1970774350040379558

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2025-09-14
18:19
Dan Held Criticizes Bitcoin BTC on X: Ponzi, Crime, and Environmental Claims Put AML and ESG Risks in Focus

According to @danheld, he posted that Bitcoin is a ponzi vaporware scheme used by money launderers and criminals, destroys the environment, and that he has returned to fiat because it is fully trusted and controlled by banks and government. Source: https://twitter.com/danheld/status/1967292126271791597 The post spotlights two core risk themes relevant to BTC trading—anti-money laundering exposure and environmental impact—which are central to global regulatory guidance for virtual assets and to policy debate on Bitcoin’s energy use. Source: https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publications/Virtual-Assets/Guidance-RBA-VA-VASPs.html; https://ccaf.io/cbeci FATF’s Travel Rule and related guidance require virtual asset service providers to collect and transmit originator and beneficiary information, shaping exchange compliance processes that can influence liquidity funnels and on/off-ramp conditions for BTC. Source: https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publications/Virtual-Assets/Guidance-RBA-VA-VASPs.html

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2025-08-26
06:38
MistTrack Integrates zkMe’s zkKYC and AMLMe for Web3 Compliance: Zero-Knowledge KYC, Enhanced On-Chain Security, One-Stop Dashboard

According to @MistTrack_io, MistTrack now integrates zkMe’s zkKYC and AMLMe solutions. Source: MistTrack (@MistTrack_io) on X, Aug 26, 2025. The integration brings users zero-knowledge KYC, enhanced on-chain security, and a one-stop compliance dashboard. Source: MistTrack (@MistTrack_io) on X, Aug 26, 2025.

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2025-02-08
15:05
Concerns Over Lack of KYC/AML Controls in Cryptocurrency Platforms

According to paulgrewal.eth, certain cryptocurrency platforms are operating with zero Know Your Customer (KYC) or Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls, raising significant compliance and regulatory risks for traders. This situation could lead to increased scrutiny from regulators and impact market dynamics as platforms may face penalties or shutdowns, affecting liquidity and trading volumes.

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2025-01-16
20:07
ZachXBT Highlights Potential Legal Exploits in Crypto Exchange KYC/AML Practices

According to ZachXBT, legal cases targeting exchanges for letting through illicit funds, such as the Coinbase incident involving BTCTurk hack funds, could present a lucrative opportunity for law firms. This highlights the challenges KYC/AML practices face in the fast-paced crypto industry, significantly impacting trading environments. Source: ZachXBT on Twitter.

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2025-01-16
19:49
OKX Compliance Team's Efficiency in Returning Stolen Funds

According to ZachXBT, the OKX compliance team effectively returns stolen funds to victims, contingent on timely reporting and pre-existing flags on scammer addresses in compliance tools.

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2024-09-13
09:02
MistTrack and Match Systems Collaborate on AML and Blockchain Investigations

According to MistTrack_io, MistTrack and Match Systems are collaborating to enhance their capabilities in anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and blockchain investigations. This partnership aims to strengthen efforts against malicious actors in the cryptocurrency space, leveraging their combined expertise.

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