BitAML Blog
New Malware Attacks On Bitcoin ATMs Points To The Next Big Compliance Hurdle In The Industry
September 10, 2018
Cryptocurrency ATMs have become one of the primary methods of purchasing bitcoin and other altcoins for users. We should know — ATM operators are...
Why The DEA’s Recent Remarks On Cryptocurrency-Related Crime Are So Stunning
September 4, 2018
Almost since its inception, opponents of cryptocurrency have made various attempts to undermine its potential and legitimacy. Top commodities gurus have written cryptocurrency off...
Here’s How FinCEN Would Respond To A Ponzi Scheme In The Cryptocurrency Industry
August 13, 2018
In 2014, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. admitted to violating the Bank Secrecy Act. The bank had failed to report dubious transactions which were connected...
Malta Provides Legal Certainty For Cryptocurrency: Here’s What It Means For The Rest Of The World
August 7, 2018
Malta is home to some of the world’s most beautiful historic sites; now, it’s setting itself up to be the world’s cryptocurrency hub. In...
The IRS Wants To Launch An International Consortium To Crack Down On Crypto Crime
July 30, 2018
Blockchain technology’s ability to decentralize systems is both its blessing and its curse. On one hand, proponents of the technology praise decentralization as its...
Can Crypotocurrency Exchanges Be Regulated Like Banks? The Answer Isn’t So Simple.
July 23, 2018
To regulate or not to regulate? For many lawmakers, that is the question surrounding cryptocurrency exchanges. Some countries have already begun to regulate cryptocurrency...
Cryptocurrency Exchanges And Weak KYC Protocols: A Good Reminder About The Spirit Of Compliance
July 16, 2018
The findings of a recent study making waves online might prove disturbing, but beyond the headlines, we have yet another perfect opportunity to revisit...
Regulatory Action On Privacy Coins Is Doomed To Fail: Here’s The Smart Alternative
July 9, 2018
What comes to mind when you hear the term “Privacy Coin”? Does it sound like something that would cause a national security crisis? According...
Does Cryptocurrency Technology Hinder Law Enforcement? 3 Ways It Actually Helps
June 26, 2018
“Bitcoin is a market for criminals and millennials.” This sentiment, expressed by economist Dennis Gartman, is common amongst many cryptocurrency critics today. We’ve encountered...
