Money Laundering news and trends

Chinese Money Laundering Networks Flagged as ‘Severe Threat’ by FinCEN
AML // August 29, 2025

The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a warning that Chinese money laundering networks are now among the most significant threats to the U.S. financial system, fueling operations of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

US Says Cambodia’s Huione Group Is Crime Hub
Fraud Attack // August 03, 2025

Cambodia’s Huione Group offers things like insurance, money exchange and financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Crypto ATMs Seized in UK Money-Laundering Probe
Cryptocurrency // July 17, 2025

A British regulator has seized seven cryptocurrency ATMs in a money laundering investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes
Cryptocurrency // June 18, 2025

The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint Wednesday (June 18) targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency that it said is connected to the theft and laundering of funds from victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud schemes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Interviews & Exclusives
Tale of 2 Crypto Exchanges: Binance’s Money Laundering vs FTX’s Misappropriation

November 22, 2023
Cryptocurrency exchanges play a vital role in the digital asset ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Chainalysis Says Data and Smart Regulation Critical for Crypto Rehabilitation

March 14, 2023
The year 2022 was one of the most tumultuous in the cryptocurrency industry’s brief history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Biometrics, Digital Identity Help Online Banks Push the Limits on Money Mobility

July 06, 2022
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FIs Use Digital Identity to Curb Money Laundering and Comply With Gov’t Rules

March 23, 2022
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Quick Reads
JPMorgan Fined Landmark $51 Million for AML Flaws in Germany

November 06, 2025
A German regulator has fined JPMorgan Chase $51 million for money laundering prevention deficiencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Chinese Money Laundering Networks Flagged as ‘Severe Threat’ by FinCEN

August 29, 2025
The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a warning that Chinese money laundering networks are now among the most significant threats to the U.S. financial system, fueling...

US Says Cambodia’s Huione Group Is Crime Hub

August 03, 2025
Cambodia’s Huione Group offers things like insurance, money exchange and financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Crypto ATMs Seized in UK Money-Laundering Probe

July 17, 2025
A British regulator has seized seven cryptocurrency ATMs in a money laundering investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...