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Coinbase Faces Investor Lawsuit Over AML Failures and Data Breach

Coinbase Global Inc. is currently under legal scrutiny following allegations related to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance failures and a major data breach. Investors have...

West Africa Intensifies AML Efforts Ahead of FATF Evaluations

West African countries are making significant strides in preparing for upcoming evaluations of their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) frameworks. With the...

Turkish Fintech Giant Papara Under Investigation for Alleged Money Laundering; 13 Arrested

Istanbul, May 27, 2025 — Papara, one of Turkey’s fastest-growing and most widely used fintech companies, is under official investigation by Turkish authorities over...

UAE Enforces Record $54.5 Million Fine on Exchange House for AML Violations

In a decisive move to reinforce its commitment to financial integrity, the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has imposed a substantial...

Julius Baer Hit with Over $5 Million Fine by FINMA for Serious Anti-Money Laundering Failures

Swiss financial watchdog FINMA has fined Julius Baer, Switzerland’s second-largest listed bank, more than 4 million Swiss francs (around $5 million) for major shortcomings...

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India Updates UAPA Terrorist and UN Sanctions Screening Rules

Indian regulators have issued fresh UAPA and UN sanctions-list updates, reinforcing screening obligations for banks and regulated financial institutions.

OFAC Removes 125 Entries and Updates Sanctions Screening Data

OFAC removed 125 individuals and entities and updated 22 entries, saying better identifiers can reduce false positives in sanctions screening.

AMLA Seeks Industry Input on Simplified Customer Due Diligence

AMLA is seeking industry input on simplified customer due diligence as it develops guidance for proportionate AML controls in lower-risk situations.

U.S. Treasury Targets Hamas Financing Network Using Crypto

The U.S. Treasury designated individuals and entities linked to a Hamas financing network that used sham charities and cryptocurrency to move more than $2 million.
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