Category: Sanctions

Binance Fined $2M, Highest Fine In India For AML Violations

In June 2024, Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, was fined USD 2 million by India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU...

24 June 2024

How Is The U.S. Treasury Intensifying Sanctions Against Russia’s War Economy?

On June 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a series of new measures designed to intensify pressure...

14 June 2024

New Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation Package Adopted by European Council

The European Council has adopted a new and comprehensive Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation Package of rules aimed at enhancing...

4 June 2024

Cryptocurrency: Insights into 2024’s Highs and Lows

As we move through 2024, the world of cryptocurrency is buzzing with excitement, drawing in both fans and investors with...

30 May 2024

8,000+ New PEPs from India’s General Election Enhance AML and Sanctions Screening

India's recent general election has significantly reshaped the landscape of anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions screening. With the inclusion of...

16 May 2024

Binance Founder’s Prison Sentence: A Wake-Up Call for Crypto Compliance

Changpeng Zhao (CZ) served as the CEO of Binance, renowned as one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally. We delve...

9 May 2024

Major Regulations to Combat Financial Crimes in 2024: AML, Crypto, Sanctions, PEPs, Compliance

As 2024 unfolds, significant regulations reforms sweep across the globe, from the United States to Europe, Australia, India, and the...

28 April 2024

UAE’s Battle Against Money Laundering: Challenges, Regulators and RegTech Solutions

Nestled in the heart of the Middle East, the UAE stands as a beacon of prosperity and global commerce. However,...

26 April 2024

Indian Watchlists and Name Screening: RBI Compliance, AML Regulations, and Best Practices for Banks and NBFCs

Name screening has traditionally played a critical role in ensuring anti-money laundering compliance for banks and NBFCs in India. Today,...

11 April 2024

Global Sanctions: Everything You Need to Know About Their Impact, Effectiveness, and Challenges

Global sanctions have become an integral tool in international diplomacy, employed by nations and international organizations to address a variety...

7 March 2024