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News | May 21, 2025

Crypto kidnap: French victim rescued minus finger

Kidnaps spike as French police rescue victim, Australian Judge’s ruling could mean $640M tax refund & UAE’s VARA releases Rulebook Version 2.0 VASPS.

Crypto Regulations | May 20, 2025

PWC: Global crypto regulation trends for 2025

Global crypto regulation trends in 2025: Explore how regulators, exchanges, and investigators are navigating compliance in a transforming landscape.

Thought Leadership | May 19, 2025

FAIR London Report on AI in Compliance

The FAIR London Report explores real-world use cases, regulatory challenges, and what's next for the industry.

News | May 14, 2025

US man jailed 30 years for crypto terrorism

Crypto terrorism financing scheme lands US man 30-year prison term, Celsius CEO jailed for 12 years & Singapore investment scammer gets 4,5 years.

News | May 13, 2025

Crystal wins top awards for blockchain & Web3

Crystal wins blockchain analytics & Web3 compliance awards, recognizing excellence in AML, risk management, and innovation across the MENA region.

Crypto Regulations | May 8, 2025

FinCEN targets Huione for laundering $4B in crypto

FinCEN targets Huione Group with Section 311 ruling for laundering billions via crypto. What it means for VASPs, banks, and compliance officers.

News | May 7, 2025

FinCEN targets Huione on money laundering charges

FinCEN takes aim at Huione Group over money laundering & crypto scams, UK introduces Draft Bill & Australian government urged to move on regulation.

News | May 1, 2025

Crystal launches Scam Alert to fight crypto fraud

Discover Scam Alert by Crystal Intelligence—an open, victim-focused platform to report crypto scams, detect fraud & support law enforcement efforts.

News | April 30, 2025

FBI reports 66% rise in crypto fraud in 2024

The FBI’s IC3 Annual Report notes a 66% rise in crypto fraud, Nigerians lose savings in the CBEX scheme, and Loopscale negotiates a bounty rate.

News | April 23, 2025

UNODC warns that crypto mining can fund cybercrime

UNODC warns of illegal crypto mining’s cybercrime risk, South Africa’s crypto travel rule looms, & Arizona crypto Bill hits political hurdle.

Product Updates | April 17, 2025

Crystal expands for XRP & XLM Blockchains

Crystal Intelligence now provides full investigative capabilities for Ripple (XRP) and Stellar (XLM), ensuring comprehensive compliance.

News | April 15, 2025

Australia cracks down on pig butchering rings

Australia shuts 95 pig butchering crypto scam companies while South Korea removed 31 unregistered crypto apps.

News | April 9, 2025

Global crackdown takes down crypto CSAM platform

Global Task Force dismantles crypto-fueled CSAM Platform, gang jailed for exploiting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, & Scottish crypto crime up 2000%.

Crypto Regulations | April 7, 2025

The future of AI in crypto regulation & compliance

Find out how AI in crypto regulation and compliance is shaping the industry both today and in the future.

News | April 3, 2025

AUSTRAC finds AML/CFT fault with crypto ATMs

AUSTRAC finds AML/CFT faults in crypto services, expert warns of rising North Korean threats, and UK plans to make crypto a key strategic priority.