Within the crypto money laundering networks of gambling syndicates

Telegram-based escrow markets evolved into pipelines for gambling, scams, and large-scale cryptocurrency money laundering. Online gambling platforms linked to sanctioned guarantee networks have processed over USD 414 million in revenue in less than two months, millions of which flowed directly to the major cryptocurrency exchanges. New data from blockchain intelligence firm Bitrace shows how these […]

Billionaire Jeffrey Cheah’s Sunway moves ahead with $2.7 billion IJM takeover despite money laundering probe

Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, a former tin mining town transformed into a mixed-use estate by billionaire Jeffrey Cheah. Thanks to Sunway Sun road– controlled by Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Chea– is going ahead with its 11 billion ringgit ($2.7 billion) takeover bid for Kuala Lumpur-listed construction company IJM, which is facing a money laundering probe. The […]

The National Herald case back in the spotlight: how the Gandhis’ legal battle has evolved over the years

The National Herald case has once again come into the spotlight after the Delhi Police filed a fresh FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and other accused following a complaint filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ED has alleged that the party’s top leadership misused their political position for personal gain. The […]

R Ashwin, Sourav Ganguly, Michael Vaughan and others react to India’s White Test series against South Africa

South Africa achieved a historic 2-0 Test series passing India during the ongoing tour, which marked their first victory on Indian soil in 25 years. The dominant Proteas outscored India with comprehensive performances, including a record 408-run win in the second Test in Guwahati, which was India’s biggest ever home defeat in terms of points. […]

Samourai Wallet co-founder’s sentence sparks debate over crypto privacy

Judge says Keonne Rodriguez “used his talents to enable fraud,” highlighting the tension between privacy and law. Authorities have handed the co-founder of crypto mixing platform Samourai Wallet a five-year prison sentence following their guilty plea. This development has sparked a debate about the line between privacy and crime in the digital asset space. Crypto […]

ClosingLock introduces Fincen AML Compliance Tool

The solution is immediately available for all ClosingLock customers without extra costs. After an extension was announced on Tuesday, the new rule will be in force in March and will require title and settlement companies to collect information about certain non-financeed residential closures, which represent approximately one in 10 national transactions. Control provisions were previously […]