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Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
Google Sues Crypto Scammers Over Fraudulent Apps
By Nithya Subramanian | 09/04/2024
Google said it is the first tech company to take action against crypto scammers, and that it is doing so as a way to establish legal protections for users.
Sustainable Finance
Thai SEC Allows SMEs, Startups to Issue Sustainable Debt
By Editors | 08/04/2024
SMEs and startups are now allowed to offer sustainable debt instruments through crowdfunding and private placement channels.
PEPs & Sanctions
US Court Sets Jan 2026 for Huawei Sanctions Evasion Trial
By Editors | 08/04/2024
The trial date was set as a placeholder after settlement negotiations between the DOJ and Huawei ended in an impasse.
Anti-Money Laundering
US, China Secure New Agreement to Cooperate on AML
By Editors | 07/04/2024
Janet Yellen said the US and China will share best practices and provide updates on the actions being taken to close loopholes.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Jury Finds Terraform Labs, Do Kwon Liable for Fraud
By Editors | 06/04/2024
Terraform Labs and founder Do Kwon deceived investors about its algorithmic stablecoin UST, a jury found after a nine-day trial.
Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime
US Court Jails Bulgarian National Over “OneCoin” Fraud
By Editors | 06/04/2024
Irina Dilkinska assisted in running OneCoin’s day-to-day operations and laundered fraudulently obtained proceeds to the Cayman Islands.
Reporting & Disclosures
US SEC Pauses Implementation of New Climate Disclosure Rules
By Editors | 06/04/2024
The SEC issued an order to stay the new climate-related disclosure rules pending the resolution of six cases challenging their validity.
PEPs & Sanctions
Two Men Admit to Conspiracy to Export Aircraft Parts to Russia
By Editors | 05/04/2024
The two Russian nationals falsely claimed the parts were intended for countries other than Russia. US authorities stopped multiple shipments.
PEPs & Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions 13 Vessels Over Iran Commodity Shipments
By Editors | 05/04/2024
The vessels, operated by UAE-based Oceanlink Maritime DMCC, are “deeply involved in the shipment of Iranian commodities”.
Stablecoins
Ripple Announces Plans to Issue USD-backed Stablecoin
By Editors | 05/04/2024
Ripple said its reserve assets will be audited by a third-party accounting firm and that it will publish monthly attestations.
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