A recent TikTok reel by Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali has gained considerable attention.
Brian Nelson, the U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, conceded in a Congressional hearing that the role of cryptocurrencies in funding terrorism has been overstated.
The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released a report that unveils statistics on the use of various cryptocurrencies in crimes related to human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children between 2020 and 2021. Throughout this period, the criminal funds identified amounted to $412 million.
A federal grand jury has confirmed charges against Frank Richard Ahlgren III, a resident of Texas, for filing false tax returns and engaging in deposit manipulation to avoid tax payments. The unreported income is estimated at around $4 million.
The FTX collapse in November 2022 had a chain effect on the crypto industry. Many companies crashed afterward, including the crypto lender Voyager.
KPMG's 2023 report reveals that cryptocurrency and blockchain have become the frontrunners in Canada's fintech sector, outpacing other areas despite a general decline in transaction volumes and deal values.