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![Epoch Times CFO charged with $67m crypto money laundering scheme](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/12/crypto-news-biggest-crypto-hacks-option02-880x525.webp)
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Bill Guan, the chief financial officer of The Epoch Times, a far-right international media company, is accused of taking part in a multi-million crypto laundering scheme. U.S. federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment on Jun. 3, charging Weidong “Bill” Guan, the…
![US DOJ arrests brothers for stealing $25m crypto in 12 seconds](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/10/crypto-news-arrest03-880x525.webp)
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The U.S. Department of Justice has arrested two brothers concerning the theft of $25 million in cryptocurrency.
![DOJ appoints Forensic Risk Alliance as Binance monitor](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-Binance-Web3-Wallet-upgrades-its-digital-asset-services-by-adding-24-decentralized-applications01-880x525.webp)
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The Justice Department named Forensic Risk Alliance as Binance's outside monitor after it pleaded guilty to violating U.S. money-laundering regulations and trade sanctions.
![Senator Lummis challenges DOJ’s stance on private crypto wallets](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/12/crypto-news-How-to-start-a-Crypto-Wallet-business-with-Merkeleon0-880x525.webp)
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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis argued that the Department of Justice's position on crypto self-custody conflicts with existing Treasury guidance and breaches the rule of law.
![‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver arrested on $50m tax fraud](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/10/crypto-news-arrest03-880x525.webp)
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According to an unsealed U.S. Department of Justice indictment, early Bitcoin investor Roger Ver was charged with tax evasion and arrested in Spain.
![Binance founder Changpeng Zhao to become richest prisoner in US history](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/08/crypto-news-Changpeng-Zhao-CZ-low-poly-sty-v5.1-880x525.jpg)
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Crypto exchange Binance continues to thrive despite the numerous legal problems of its founder, Changpeng Zhao.
![DOJ arrests Samourai Wallet founder over $2b illegal money flow](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/10/crypto-news-arrest02-880x525.webp)
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Samourai Wallet founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have been arrested by U.S. authorities for laundering over $100 million.
![Token2049: Binance COO says US monitoring deal poses challenges](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/11/crypto-news-broken-Binance-logo04-880x525.webp)
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Binance COO Noah Perlman says monitoring agreement with U.S. regulators is now posing challenges for the exchange despite viewing the deal as an opportunity for improvement. Binance‘s plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, which includes an independent compliance…
![DOJ considering new law firm as monitor for Binance amid FTX ties](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/07/crypto-news-Lawyer-looks-on-bitcoin-blockchain-background-low-poly-sty-v5.2-1-880x525.jpg)
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The DOJ is reconsidering its decision to appoint Sullivan & Cromwell as Binance's independent monitor because of its relationship with FTX.
![Binance CEO says company moving into ‘greater maturity’](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/10/crypto-news-Brazil-targets-Binance01-880x525.webp)
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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance CEO Richard Teng said the company has overcome cultural issues after several setbacks.
![What you need to know about the IRS’s crypto question on tax returns | Opinion](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/04/crypto-news-What-you-need-to-know-about-the-IRSs-crypto-question-on-tax-returns-option02-880x525.webp)
Opinion
If this article makes you realize you forgot to report your crypto gains in past years, consider amending it to fix it. Don’t wait for the IRS to find you.
![KuCoin Bitcoin balances drop over 20% following DOJ lawsuit](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/04/crypto-news-KuCoin-lawsuit-option02-880x525.webp)
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Cryptocurrency balances on KuCoin’s exchange fell across multiple digital assets as the platform navigates a regulatory probe involving its founders.
![CFTC Commissioner hints at overreach on KuCoin charges](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/07/crypto-news-lawsuits-blurry-figures-sitting-in-chairs-day-light-light-blue-and-white-colors-sixties-retro-futuristic-illustration-v5.2-880x525.jpg)
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Caroline Pham, a CFTC commissioner, has publicly criticized her agency's legal action against the crypto exchange KuCoin.
![OKX repositions US compliance team as highest priority](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/09/crypto-news-filing-a-lawsuit-two-figures-sitting-on-the-table-day-light-sixties-retro-futuristic-illustration-v5.2-1-880x525.png)
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Offshore exchange OKX has moved its U.S. compliance team to top priority within the organization.
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![DOJ submits 52 victim statements ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried sentencing](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/10/crypto-news-SBF-trial17-880x525.webp)
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The U.S. DOJ has submitted 52 victims' statements to the Attorney’s Office, as Sam Bankman-Fried is scheduled for sentencing on Thursday.
![KuCoin faces US money laundering charges](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/10/crypto-news-Money-Laundering02-880x525.webp)
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The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that KuCoin and its two founders were knowingly involved in money laundering.
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