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INSIGHT: The Bitcoin trail revealing how Russia pressured a teen to spy

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NEWS: SmartSearch partners with Daon on AI-powered ID verification tech

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NEWS: DT4C Alliance calls for EBA to ’embrace digital compliance’

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NEWS: German AML watchdog BaFin warns banks of quantum computer risks

AML Bitcoin CEO convicted of $2M fraud and money laundering scheme

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NEWS: US charges crypto CEO with laundering $500M for Russian banks

NEWS: Singapore to ban most foreign-only crypto firms over money laundering fears

Tech disruptions boost financial crime: Criminals find new opportunities

AUSRTAC has released guidance on its new 'tipping off' rules

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NEWS: AUSTRAC analysis helps take down AU$190M crime syndicate

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NEWS: UK fintechs partner with Nvidia in ‘sandbox’ scheme to test AI products

FIU.net will share data among EU states

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NEWS: EU adopts Cyber Blueprint to fight cyberattacks

NEWS: UK’s FCA arrests three ‘finfluencers’ in scam crackdown

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NEWS: Napier AI appoints Noel King as Chief Technology Officer

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axessinvest.de: BaFin warns consumers about website and identity fraud
BaFin
June 16, 2025
The financial supervisory authority BaFin warns against offers from the website axessinvest.de. The website gives the impression that it is operated by the BaFin-registered MarketAxess NL B.V. branch in Frankfurt. This is not true. It is a case of identity theft.

Anyone providing financial or investment services in Germany may do so only with authorisation from BaFin. However, some companies offer these services without the necessary authorisation.
OLAF exposes fraud involving over €870 million
OLAF
June 16, 2025
In 2024, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) recommended the recovery of more than €870 million in misused EU funds, according to its annual report released today. OLAF investigators also prevented over €40 million from being improperly spent, reinforcing OLAF’s role as guardian of the EU budget. Over the year, OLAF closed 246 investigations and issued 301 recommendations to national and EU authorities, while opening 230 new investigations. This report marks not only a strong year of operations, but also OLAF’s 25^th anniversary – underscoring a quarter-century of dedicated service in protecting the EU’s financial interests and reaffirming OLAF’s leading role in the fight against fraud.
MAS and SFA invite nominations for 2025 Singapore FinTech Festival FinTech Excellence Awards
MAS
June 16, 2025
Singapore, 16 June 2025… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) today announced the global call for nominations for the 2025 Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) FinTech Excellence Awards (the Awards). Marking its 10-year anniversary, the Awards, supported by PwC Singapore, continues to recognise innovative FinTech solutions by corporates^[1] and individuals who are leaders in spearheading the use of new technologies to transform industry practices and the delivery of financial services, create new growth opportunities, and champion greater financial inclusion.