Money

Iran sees $10 million crypto movement abroad during rising US–Israel tensions and conflict

A sharp movement of digital money has been recorded in Iran during rising tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. More than $10...

UK sanctions major Cambodia scam operation and crypto service linked to organised fraud

The United Kingdom has taken firm action against a large scam network operating out of Cambodia. The move is part of a wider effort...

Canada removes nearly three dozen crypto firms from official registry after investigation

Canada has taken strong action against cryptocurrency businesses by removing the registrations of nearly three dozen firms. These companies...

Iran crypto market sees 700% rise in withdrawals after strikes and stablecoin suspension

Iranian crypto markets faced sudden disruption after coordinated U.S. and Israeli military strikes. In the 48 hours that followed,...

Cartel crypto empire exposed as El Mencho’s reported killing throws CJNG finances into spotlight

The reported killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, has triggered widespread violence across Mexico. He...

Senators urge Treasury review of UAE-linked investment in Trump-connected crypto firm

Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim have asked the U.S. Treasury Department and the Committee on Foreign Investment...

Encrypted apps and stablecoins create a new laundering frontier investigators call “nearly impossible” to trace

Drug cartels in the United States are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to clean their money. Authorities say the scale and...

Chinese-language crime networks laundered $16.1 billion through crypto in 2025, new report finds

Chinese-language organized crime networks moved an estimated $16.1 billion in illegal funds through cryptocurrency in 2025, according to a...