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Treasury, the OCC and OFAC announced more than $1.21 billion in penalties against Bank of America on October 13. None of it mentions crypto, but the failures map directly to exchange controls. Five themes, with questions to test your own program.

Treasury and FinCEN's October 1 action against the A7 Network names the ruble-backed A7A5 token and lists specific red flags. Here is what the alert says and the screening questions it raises for exchanges and VASPs.

What examiners and bank partners test in an exchange's KYC and KYB files, where files fall short, and how to scope a remediation that holds up.

Prediction and event markets have moved into the mainstream financial system. Industry reporting puts weekly trading volume above $2 billion, monthly volume on Kalshi above $1.3 billion, and total 2025 trades across the sector at about $12 billion. As these platforms grow, regulatory attention is growing with them, and more operators are adopting regulation-first models: Kalshi is registered with the CFTC as a Designated Contract Market, which brings KYC and AML obligations.

In the world of blockchain forensics and AML compliance, there is a quiet crisis. In 2026, the market is flooded with high-speed surveillance tools and sleek dashboards. Most of them are built by capable engineers who have mastered the mathematics of the ledger. But they weren’t built by investigators. At ComplyChain Solutions, we didn’t start as a software company. Our team came from compliance advisory and from financial-intelligence work inside banks and cryptocurrency exc

As cryptocurrency adoption grows, so do the complexities in family law, particularly when it comes to dividing digital assets during divorce proceedings. I recently spoke at the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) seminar, addressing a room of experienced divorce lawyers on this very topic: "When Your Client Says: 'My Spouse Is Hiding Crypto From Me.'" Drawing on my experience as an AML investigator (CBP, CCI, CRC), I highlighted the pitfalls of inaccurate tracing and h

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized approximately 127,000 Bitcoin, valued at about $15 billion, from a Southeast Asian scam network. The forfeiture action, announced on October 14, 2025, targets the Prince Group Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) and its affiliates, known for running "pig butchering" romance and investment scams. For anyone who works on crypto fraud cases, it shows that careful blockchain tracing can follow funds through complex laundering

Accurate blockchain analysis matters to compliance teams, investigators and the lawyers who rely on their findings. Checking results across more than one tool is one of the simplest ways to catch errors such as misattributed transactions or false positives. At ComplyChain Solutions, we cross-check our tracing in more than one platform. This article explains why that matters and how to build it into AML and KYC work. Why one tool is not enough Crypto investigations trace trans

The Rise of Stablecoins in Global Finance Stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to assets like the U.S. dollar, have surged to a global...

In today’s digital age, cryptocurrency has become a popular and volatile asset class. While it offers incredible opportunities, it also...

Cryptocurrency has revolutionized how we transfer value, providing speed, transparency, and decentralization. However, it has also been exploited by criminals, including those involved in child and human trafficking, as a means to conceal their operations. Understanding how cryptocurrency is utilized by traffickers is critical to identifying and disrupting their activities. How Cryptocurrency is Being Used in Trafficking Cryptocurrencies offer anonymity and cross-border funct

Address poisoning poses a significant threat to cryptocurrency users, exploiting human error and the complexities of blockchain...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues its rapid evolution, the internet landscape is becoming a playground for advanced bots capable of navigating through KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) processes. Fintech companies, in their pursuit of seamless user experiences, unwittingly provide a fertile ground for AI bots to mimic human interactions. In the realm of KYC, traditional methods involve document verification, facial recognition, and personal data

In a recent crackdown, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seized $9M in Tether tied to 'Pig Butchering' scams, revealing the...

In the ever-evolving landscape of anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) processes, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as both a powerful ally and a potential adversary. While AI aids AML efforts, it also poses unique challenges to KYC standards. AI's potential for identity manipulation using deepfakes and stolen data raises concerns about the efficacy of current KYC procedures. As criminals leverage advanced technology, platforms relying on photos and sel

Delve into the clandestine realm of privacy coins with our latest video, "Privacy Coins: Unveiling The Cryptic Enigma." Discover the...

The rapid proliferation of digital transactions and emerging technologies in the financial sector has introduced new complexities and...

In our debut video, "Money Laundering & Crypto 101," we unravel the mysteries of money laundering and its ties to cryptocurrencies. This is just the beginning - stay tuned for an exciting series of videos, podcasts, interviews, software testing and thought-provoking discussions. Don't miss out, subscribe now to embark on this insightful journey!

In the relentless cat-and-mouse game between financial investigators and digital criminals, vigilance is paramount. Recognizing...

In today's digital age, where technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the world of criminal activity has undergone a transformation...