FinCEN said that mixing services, which seek to allow users to conduct transactions with anonymity, are used by a “variety of illicit actors throughout the world,” referring by name to Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). The agency said this proposed rule is a “key part” of the ongoing effort to boost transparency in the crypto markets.
BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy Charge
In a statement, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said, "Today’s result shows how the Justice Department, working with international partners,...