Bitfinex Hack Money Laundering Methods: Lessons learned
If you think crypto is anonymous, think again. In November 2024, Ilya Lichtenstein was convicted for the 2016 Bitfinex hack, where he...
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Anna Stylianou
Nov 182 min read
What are Privacy Coins and How They Can be Used in Money Laundering
Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies designed to protect user anonymity. Some popular examples are Monero and ZCash. Unlike Bitcoin, where...
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Anna Stylianou
Jan 33 min read
Web 3: What Compliance Professionals need to know
Web 3 has gained significant traction in recent years, attracting users and businesses alike. Its decentralized nature, where power is...
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Anna Stylianou
Dec 7, 20234 min read
Crypto Compliance: What Can We Learn from Binance's Problems?
This article appears as the "Discussion of the month" topic in AML News and Updates Newsletter - December 2023 edition which can be found...
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Anna Stylianou
Nov 28, 20233 min read
Deepfakes - an evolving threat for financial institutions
Imagine a friend of yours asking for a video call. You accept – besides, you know this person very well. During the video call, the...
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Anna Stylianou
Nov 21, 20232 min read
Crowdfunding – Why is it vulnerable to Terrorist Financing?
Crowdfunding is a method of raising funds from a large number of people, typically via the internet, for a specific project or venture....
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Anna Stylianou
Oct 22, 20225 min read
KYC/CDD in traditional banking vs crypto
5 min read KYC means “Know Your Customer” and CDD stands for “Customer Due Diligence”. These terms usually go together and are...
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