Financial Crime

Financial crime is defined as crime that is specifically committed against property. These crimes are almost always committed for the personal benefit of the criminal, and they involve an illegal conversion of ownership of the property that is involved.

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UK Shifts AML Focus to Disrupting Illicit, Tech-Enabled Networks

UK Shifts AML Focus to Disrupting Illicit, Tech-Enabled Networks
UK Shifts AML Focus to Disrupting Illicit, Tech-Enabled Networks
September 16, 2026  |  AML

The United Kingdom is preparing to spend 500 million pounds and hire hundreds of new financial crime specialists as it shifts its anti-money-laundering strategy from...

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DOJ Extradites Russian Web Developer in $15 Million Bank Account Takeover Scheme
DOJ Extradites Russian Web Developer in $15 Million Bank Account Takeover Scheme
September 08, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

A Russian national who was allegedly involved in large-scale bank account takeover activity was arraignedFriday (Sept. 4) in the Northern District of Georgia after being...

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Iran War Puts New Pressure on Banks to Police Transactions
Iran War Puts New Pressure on Banks to Police Transactions
September 06, 2026  |  Bank Regulation

American banks are reportedly facing increased pressure to halt financial activity tied to Iran. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Coinsbuy Hack Latest in $972 Million Crypto Theft Spree
Coinsbuy Hack Latest in $972 Million Crypto Theft Spree
August 10, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinsbuy reportedly lost more than $8 million in a weekend attack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Blockchain’s Institutional Custody Under Rising Scrutiny After Coldcard Bitcoin Hack
Blockchain’s Institutional Custody Under Rising Scrutiny After Coldcard Bitcoin Hack
August 06, 2026  |  Blockchain

Bitcoin’s promise of self-custody has always rested on a compelling proposition: Investors do not need to trust a bank, exchange or government to protect their...

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Crypto Scammers Take Advantage of New EU Regulations
Crypto Scammers Take Advantage of New EU Regulations
August 06, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Europe’s new cryptocurrency regulations have reportedly given fraudsters a new pathway to scamming consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FBI Agent Allegedly Admits to $1 Million Crypto Theft
FBI Agent Allegedly Admits to $1 Million Crypto Theft
August 04, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

An FBI agent has allegedly turned himself in for stealing roughly $1 million in cryptocurrency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Binance Law Enforcement Cooperation Policy Frustrates Police
Binance Law Enforcement Cooperation Policy Frustrates Police
July 28, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Binance has reportedly changed its law enforcement-cooperation policy, leaving police frustrated with the cryptocurrency exchange. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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