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P2P Trading Scams

n AMLBot, we receive many investigation requests regarding scams in P2P trading. So we decided to share a real case to demonstrate how one of the most common fraud schemes works. Usually, it has three sides participating in the scheme: the victim, the scammer, and the exchanger. Story description Our

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New AML rules

🇪🇺 Meet our digest on new rules to stop illicit crypto flows in the EU 🇪🇺 The EU has reached a deal on the new AML rules, which has great importance for the crypto market. The negotiations’ focus was on handling transfers from CASPs (Crypto Asset Services Providers, e.g. exchangers) to/

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Collapse of the Terra Ecosystem

As many of you know, TerraUSD (UST), an algorithmic “stablecoin” created by Terraform Labs, crashed this week. Designed to maintain a peg to the US dollar, the value of 1 UST fell from $1 to a low of only $0.0004699, resulting in billions of dollars in losses to UST

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Keeping it Clean, or how to comply with AML in DeFi

In March 2021, the global anti-money laundering body FATF (Financial Action Task Force), consisting of 37 county members, has published a draft regulation for virtual asset service providers (VASP). The focus of the published guidance is on the non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs), which highlights how the regulators

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AMLBot Partners with Good Crypto to arm its Community with the best trading tools!

Good Crypto multi-exchange trading app, in order to provide you with the most advanced Trading & Analytics tools on the market for free. In the past couple of years, the cryptocurrency market has instantly increased, allowing digital assets to attract more investors and preparing us for even bigger growth. The

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The mass adoption of cryptocurrencies will encourage the integration of AML services in the payment systems

One of the most famous payment systems worldwide is going to integrate cybersecurity solution CipherTrace to verify digital assets. As a result, this solution will help the payment system users apply cryptocurrencies according to the financial regulatory provisions. Ajay Bhalla, the head of the Mastercard Cybernetics Department, said that the

Массовое распространение криптовалют способствует интеграции AML-сервисов в платежные системы

Одна из самых известных платежных систем в мире Mastercard собирается интегрировать инструмент кибербезопасности CipherTrace для проверки цифровых активов. В результате это решение поможет пользователям платежной системы использовать криптовалюты в соответствии с положениями финансового регулирования. Аджай Бхалла, глава отдела кибербезопасности Mastercard, заявил, что внедрение этого нововведения было вызвано ростом популярности криптовалют

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What is DeFi and how to protect your cryptocurrencies?

The world changes every day. Today, new alternative types of financial platforms appear. They are based on blockchain and provide their users with a huge number of new abilities while allowing them to avoid the involvement of third parties. This one provides users with more freedom. If you don’t

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Why are cryptocurrencies so attractive for criminals, and how to fight against this?

Today, cryptocurrencies are very often used in crimes and money laundering. Let’s consider why cryptocurrencies are so attractive for crimes and how they are used in money laundering. In addition, you will find out how to protect your cryptocurrency from “dirty money”. Cryptocurrencies are very often involved in money

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An another branch of crypto regulation: alternative solutions

According to the threat of new cryptocurrency regulations, one of the biggest decentralized exchanges Uniswap stopped trading certain tokens. However, the main fear and stress in the cryptocurrency world are about the first version of tax compliance requirements proposed by the United States Senate. Current crypto-related policies and regulations fall

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“Dirty” cryptocurrencies: what are the risks and how to protect yourself from “dirty” money

According to the statistics, around 40 % of BTC transactions are illegal. “Dirty” cryptocurrencies are unsafe for their owners even if they are not involved in any illegal operations. In this article, you will get to know what “dirty” cryptocurrencies mean, what risks they can cause, how not to become a

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How to be confident in the purity of your transactions: from fiat to crypto

Whether you are an owner of a crypto startup or manage a traditional business, you need to pay attention to this guide on how to protect your business and assets. Let’s find out what is the best way to protect your assets and what services to use for this.

AMLBot's Statement Regarding Antinalysis' Usage of API

LONDON ⎯ AMLBot, the full-fledged crypto compliance solution, today announced that action had been taken in response to a warning that its APIs are likely being used by Antinalysis. Antinalysis is a blockchain analytics tool that allows users to check bitcoin addresses for links to illegal activities. AMLBot immediately blocked Antinalysis&

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The Crypto Travel Rule: from challenges to solutions

As you know, the European Union announced new rules of control for cryptocurrency transactions on 20 July 2021. This policy is intended to enhance a control above crypto transactions requiring the identification of the originator and recipient. The main purpose of AML policy is to fight against money laundering and

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Hydra transaction volume grew to $1.4 billion in 2020. What’s next?

The task of the Amlbot team is to protect its customers from the risk of blocking associated with receiving funds that have been on Hydra. First time with us? You can check your transactions for free in the web version or in the telegram bot The Russian market, which sells

Объем транзакций в Hydra вырос к $1,4 млрд в 2020 году. Что дальше?

Одна из задач команды AMLbot уберечь своих клиентов от риска блокировки из-за средств, которые побывали на Гидре. Первый раз у нас? Можете бесплатно проверить свои транзакции в веб версии или в телеграмм боте Российский рынок, на котором продают все, начиная от наркотиков и конфиденциальных данных и заканчивая поддельными документами и

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New Blacklist feature: how to avoid “dirty” cryptocurrency.

Virtual currencies may be stolen or used for criminal purposes, which most often include terrorism financing and money laundering. Shade business may use your cryptocurrency address of the bitcoin wallet as a mixer for obfuscation. By acquiring crypto assets from suspicious individuals on third-party services, you run the risk of

Новая функция “Blacklist”: как не купить грязную криптовалюту

Цифровые валюты могут быть украденными или использованными для преступных целей, главными из которых являются финансирование терроризма и отмывание денег. Теневой бизнес на криптовалютах может использовать адреса других пользователей как миксер, для запутывания следов. Покупая крипту “с рук” в разных сервисах, вы рискуете стать звеном такой цепи. Криптовалютные активы могут быть

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An Easy Guide to Crypto Taxes

The cryptocurrency was born with the philosophy of removing the central authority and giving power to the users. The recognition of the crypto assets by governments brings the question about paying taxes to these central authorities back on the table. What are the most important tax implications when it comes

Биткоин: всеобщее признание или спекуляционный взрыв

Citi – один из крупнейших финансовых институтов мира, проводящий постоянный междисциплинарный диалог: доступ к информации, анализ данных, выработка идей и формулирование рекомендаций. Чтобы помочь ориентироваться в наиболее сложных проблемах мировой экономики и предвидеть будущие темы и тенденции в быстро меняющейся обстановке, Citi GPS публикует отчеты. Как, к примеру, этот отчет по

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Hackers Use Bitcoin Blockchain to Create Resilient Botnets

Bitcoin Transactions Have Become A Convenient Vault for Performing Attacks Using C&C Servers DDoS reigns supreme. In 2020, more than a hundred companies whose activities are in the sphere of finance have become victims of DDoS attacks. Teresa Walsh, head of global research at FS-ISAC, says today’s

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Crypto Alerts: What are they and which to choose?

Despite the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, investors often face challenges that are not typical within the traditional economy. Trend uncertainty, volatility, and price fluctuation prevent many players from making long-term investments in BTC, Ethereum, and other popular cryptocurrencies. Robust price changes make the area of cryptocurrencies a second-rate

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Crypto Clearance: Everything you need to know to remain accountable

It’s never been easier to buy crypto, but it’s also never been harder to stay on top of all the tax law and regulations. Here, we’ll guide you through the first steps of getting your crypto clearances in place, as well as how to make sure you’

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New Rules in the 2021 Cryptocurrency World

The world of cryptocurrencies is constantly changing, as governments, markets, and communities continue adapting to the new phenomenon. These transformations were particularly evident in 2020 and the first months of 2021 with the introduction of new regulatory measures. Such changes were expected in the context of the soaring bitcoin prices

Итоги преступлений с криптовалютами в 2020: скам, даркнет и вымогательство

Хотя вся планета радуется окончанию непростого 2020 года, криптовалютная сфера может похвалиться хорошими новостями. Под конец прошлого года цена на биткоин побила все свои прежние рекорды, невзирая на последствия пандемии Covid-19. Уже давно предсказывали, что интерес и спрос со стороны институциональных инвесторов может поднять этот актив на ценовой пьедестал. Так