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FCA Takes Action Against Crispin Odey with £1.8m Fine & Industry Ban
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced its decision to fine Crispin Odey, founder of Odey Asset Management LLP (OAM), £1.8...

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Mar 17, 20252 min read


FCA Refuses Zeux Limited’s Crypto Registration Due to Serious Compliance Failures
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has declined Zeux Limited’s application to register as a cryptoasset exchange provider under the...

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Mar 17, 20252 min read


OFSI Publishes Disclosure on Charities’ Failure to Respond to Financial Sanctions Compliance Requests
On 14 March 2025, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, issued a report concerning a breach of...

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Mar 14, 20251 min read


Former Los Zetas Cartel Leaders Arraigned in Washington DC on Drug Trafficking & Money Laundering Charges
Former Los Zetas leaders Miguel and Omar Treviño Morales arraigned in Washington DC on drug trafficking, firearms, and money laundering char

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Mar 14, 20252 min read


FCA Seeks Views on Removing the £100 Contactless Payments Limit
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is exploring whether changes to the UK’s contactless payment limits could offer greater...

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Mar 14, 20252 min read


Maryland Woman Convicted in $20M Insurance Fraud & Money Laundering Scheme
Maryland woman convicted of $20M insurance fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. Faces up to 20 years per count; sentencing on 20 June.

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Mar 12, 20252 min read


Eight Defendants Plead Guilty in Money Laundering & Transmigrante Industry Conspiracy
The US Department of Justice has announced that eight individuals have pleaded guilty for their roles in a violent conspiracy aimed at...

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Mar 11, 20253 min read


FinCEN Imposes Geographic Targeting Order to Combat Money Laundering Along Southwest Border
FinCEN issues Geographic Targeting Order to curb cartel money laundering, lowering cash transaction reporting to $200 in key border areas.

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Mar 11, 20252 min read


UK Government Moves to Streamline Payments Regulation: A Positive Step for the Industry
The UK Government’s move to streamline payments regulation ensures a competitive, innovative, and secure industry, strengthening oversight.

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Mar 11, 20251 min read


OpusDatum Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 (IWD2025)
Today, on International Women’s Day, we at OpusDatum take a moment to recognise the brilliant women in our team and beyond. This year’s...

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Mar 8, 20253 min read


Bribery, Corruption & National Security: US Army Espionage Case
The recent arrests of Jian Zhao, Li Tian, and Ruoyu Duan, all current or former US Army personnel, underscore the persistent threat of...

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Mar 7, 20253 min read


Garantex Cryptocurrency Exchange Disrupted in International Operation
The US DoJ, in coordination with authorities in Germany and Finland, has taken decisive action against Garantex, a cryptocurrency...

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Mar 7, 20253 min read
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