Mar 24, 2026
Canada revokes dozens of crypto firms’ registrations
Reporting by The Toronto Star as part of ICIJ's Coin Laundry investigation found clusters of crypto services operating unlawfully.
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Mar 18, 2026
Questions swirl around US plans for record $15B Prince Group crypto seizure
Victim advocates fear the funds seized from the Prince Group’s founder will be stashed away for the U.S.’s new strategic cryptocurrency reserve.
Feb 26, 2026
Massachusetts sues Bitcoin Depot, alleging the crypto ATM operator knowingly facilitated crypto scams
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s lawsuit is the latest in a series of state legal actions against one of the world’s largest crypto ATM operators.
Feb 17, 2026
As crypto industry expands, U.S. slashes office examining dirty money safeguards of cryptocurrency exchanges
The number of IRS staff assigned to oversee anti-money laundering practices at the firms dropped to its lowest level in nearly decade.
Jan 29, 2026
Auditors at Bitpanda’s German subsidiary flagged information security issues, echoing regulator’s concerns
The crypto exchange said it had addressed authorities' concerns, but an internal report has cast doubt on those claims, according to a new investigation by ICIJ media partners.
Jan 05, 2026
Elite Portuguese investigative unit to probe Spacey movie producer with ties to alleged crypto scammer
As international authorities warn the public against investing in Vladimir Okhotnikov’s latest crypto scheme, specialized prosecutors in Portugal are investigating the Ukrainian influencer who helped promote his start-ups.
Dec 17, 2025
Retailers keep cashing in on crypto ATMs as scams surge
Partnerships with convenience stores and gas stations fueled the rapid growth of crypto ATM networks — creating a fertile hunting ground for fraudsters.
Dec 11, 2025
Tracing firms say Binance’s claims of improving financial crime left out key stats
Analytics firm Chainalysis said a Binance report claiming illicit activity on the platform plummeted failed to factor in funds stolen through hacks and ransomware.
Dec 09, 2025
Cambodian payment processor freezes customer funds before regulators shut it down
Huione Pay, a key arm of Huione Group spotlighted in ICIJ’s Coin Laundry investigation, has been closed by Cambodia’s national bank and its assets liquidated.
Dec 01, 2025
Cryptocurrency giant Tether is wildly profitable. Can it do more to stop financial crime?
At least $1.4 billion of its tokens passed through a crypto wallet linked to scams, hacks, and human trafficking.
Nov 26, 2025
Undercover crypto transactions, shady multimillion-dollar schemes, and more Coin Laundry stories from ICIJ’s partners
To investigate the global crypto industry, ICIJ’s media partners stepped inside a shadow economy awash with dirty money.
Nov 25, 2025
WATCH: Inside The Coin Laundry — a live Q&A
Discover how the Coin Laundry investigation unfolded and hear behind-the-scenes details from ICIJ's reporting.
Nov 20, 2025
How ICIJ traced hundreds of millions from Huione Group to major crypto exchanges
ICIJ's trailblazing blockchain analysis has uncovered how cryptocurrency giants Binance and OKX are key conduits of illicit transactions.
Nov 20, 2025
Hunt for missing millions unmasks one crypto exchange hidden inside another
Kyrrex exploited technology and shell companies while serving suspected fraudsters and pro-Russian military activists, even as its owners claimed the exchange followed anti-money laundering rules.
Nov 17, 2025
Crypto giants moved billions linked to money launderers, drug traffickers and North Korean hackers
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists traced tens of thousands of transactions and found major crypto trading platforms awash with dirty money.
Nov 17, 2025
From Dubai to Toronto, inside the crypto-to-cash storefronts fueling money laundering’s new frontier
These shadowy operations have made it easier than ever to move dirty money around the world. One man is on a mission to expose them.
Nov 17, 2025
The Russian crypto guru’s Hollywood gambit
How the alleged mastermind of a multimillion-dollar crypto scam teamed up with a globe-trotting influencer and a disgraced Oscar winner as he pushed his latest dubious project.
Nov 17, 2025
WATCH: How crypto companies have empowered a shadow economy
As governments grapple with the burgeoning crypto industry, this new investigation from ICIJ reveals how cryptocurrency companies have profited from a new shadow economy that's awash with crime.
Nov 17, 2025
From trading bans to total embrace, a global guide to crypto regulation
Across jurisdictions, governments are struggling to rein in a volatile industry worth more than $3 trillion, leading to patchy oversight.
Nov 17, 2025
WATCH: Cryptocurrency exchanges, explained
Are cryptocurrency exchanges the banks of the digital world? While there are some similarities, there are also important differences.
Nov 17, 2025
About The Coin Laundry investigation
The investigation reveals how crypto companies profited from crime while victims were financially ruined.
Nov 17, 2025
Frequently asked questions about The Coin Laundry investigation
What’s a blockchain? Is The Coin Laundry based on leaked documents? Are crypto transactions anonymous? These questions and more, answered.
Sep 25, 2025
Cryptocurrency exchange Garantex lives on despite sanctions, new report unveils
The ostensibly shuttered exchange continues to operate through Telegram-based services that facilitate crossborder payments, according to Transparency International Russia (in exile).
Jul 18, 2025
Landmark cryptocurrency legislation passes US House, to be signed into law by President Trump
Congress advances a series of crypto bills aimed at creating regulatory frameworks while critics warn of financial risks, citing gaps in provisions to combat cross-border dirty money flows.
Mar 04, 2025
EU sanctions Russian crypto exchange Garantex
The sanctions comes after an ICIJ investigation linked Garantex to actors in the Russian government and criminal organizations.