Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 months ago
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released an analysis that reports an alleged increase in the use of cryptocurrency in human trafficking cases. According to FinCEN, reports of cryptocurrency linked to these purposes grew from 336...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 months ago
Samourai Wallet, River, Strike, Swan, and other companies in the cryptocurrency space have sent a letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), commenting on the proposed rules over mixing transactions introduced in October. These comp...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 3 months ago
On October 23, 2023 we asked our attorney, Rafael Yakobi of The Crypto Lawyers to assemble an expert legal team to respond to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and FinCEN’s proposed rules that would seriously harm your privacy by effectively outlaw...
by COINS NEWS - 3 months ago
Some notable parts: The proposed definition of CVC mixing includes six different broad but objectively definable ways of transacting using CVC,3 many of which are mere common practice amongst persons who know how to use cryptocurrency and wish to do...
by COINS NEWS - 3 months ago
US based - I’m not sure if anyone else has done a filing yet, but I just submitted two 8300 forms earlier today and it was pretty rough getting it setup/submitted. I know what to do now but the form doesn’t feel friendly to crypto and I’m questioning...
More / Bitcoin Reddit - 5 months ago
/₿egin inspiring cut scene Remember Remember, The 5th of November… Please forgive the pomp as I step up to this virtual soapbox for a little 5th of November chat. You’re sitting at home, looking for something to do while you wait for your favorite T...
More / Bitcoin Reddit - 5 months ago
Source a list of objections. Here's a nice list of bullets: https://twitter.com/skwp/status/1719025440663261376 submitted by /u/Bitcoin_Maximalist [link] [comments]
More / Bitcoin Reddit - 5 months ago
I just watched this video. Can someone give a estimate how likely this is to pass? Of course it won't stop the bitcoin network, but it would be terrible for bitcoiners in the USA, especially if they make a example out of a few bitcoiners by throw...
More / Bitcoin Reddit - 5 months ago
If you guys are following BTC sessions, or Matthew kratter. You already know about fincen's latest proposal to restrict btc mixing servises..but it extents way past mixing services, it aims to restrict using multiple addresses to obfuscate transa...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
FinCEN’s Proposal of Special Measure Regarding Convertible Virtual Currency Mixing, as a Class of Transactions of Primary Money Laundering Concern would criminalize Bitcoin privacy tools under the suspicion of money laundering. The proposal cites Sec...
More / Bitcoin Reddit - 6 months ago
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/legal/fincen-proposes-insane-special-measures Yesterday’s FinCEN rule proposal is incredibly overbroad, comprehensive, and perfectly designed to allow arbitrary information collection at any scope they choose to enforce....
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 6 months ago
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued an alert to financial institutions, urging vigilance in identifying and reporting suspicious activities related to the financing of the terrorist orga...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 6 months ago
The government department warned virtual asset service providers and other financial institutions to “identify and report suspicious transactions” related to terrorist groups....
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 6 months ago
Yesterday’s FinCEN rule proposal is incredibly overbroad, comprehensive, and perfectly designed to allow arbitrary information collection at any scope they choose to enforce. It truly is a mind-blowingly large grab attempt at private information of a...