AUSTRAC has fined Melbourne-based crypto exchange Cointree A$75,120 for submitting suspicious matter reports late, saying the delay has hindered investigators tracing criminal funds. The case reflects Australia’s drive to shutter inactive exchanges and reinforce anti-money-laundering controls.
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Month: May 2025
Gambia probes sale of ex-leader’s luxury cars, cows and boats
An investigative report says some state officials sold Jammeh’s assets to themselves at low prices.
Ex-FBI boss investigated for seashell photo seen as threat to Trump
Republicans allege James Comey’s now-deleted “8647” Instagram message was a call to assassinate Donald Trump.
Israel qualifies for Eurovision final after protests disrupt rehearsal
Israel’s Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.
Colombian police arrest suspect in Peru mine workers’ killings
Thirteen men were kidnapped and killed at a gold mine in Pataz district earlier in May.
Ancient Indian skeleton gets a museum home six years after excavation
The skeleton had been kept in a makeshift shed since its excavation in 2019 due to bureaucratic wrangling.
Tigray party says ban threatens Ethiopia peace deal
The TPLF fought a two-year civil war against the federal government, which ended in 2022.
FTX to Deliver Up to 120% Creditor Payout in May 30 Second Distribution Wave
FTX has announced that distributions under its Chapter 11 plan will resume on May 30 2025. Eligible creditors in several claim classes who have completed KYC, tax submissions and onboarding with BitGo or Kraken have been set to receive cash payouts of 54-120 % within three business days.
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Japan’s Remixpoint Buys Another $3.4M Worth of Bitcoin
The Tokyo Exchange-listed Japanese firm Remixpoint has used its balance sheet to buy another $3.4 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC).
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DOJ To Continue Legal Action Against Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm
The DOJ will proceed with federal charges against Tornado Cash cofounder Roman Storm, while dropping charges related to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.
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