Money Laundering
Trump pardons binance founder changpeng zhao
Chris Blake Bilde generert av AI
President Donald Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, founder of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance, on October 24, 2025. Zhao had pleaded guilty in 2023 to money-laundering violations after his platform facilitated illicit transactions linked to child sex abuse, terrorism, and drug trafficking. The decision raises questions about conflicts of interest due to Binance's ties to the Trump family's crypto ventures.
Canada fines Cryptomus record $177 million for regulatory violations
Canada's financial intelligence agency has imposed a record $176.9 million fine on cryptocurrency exchange Cryptomus for failing to report suspicious transactions linked to criminal activities. The penalty, announced on October 16, 2025, targets violations including unreported dealings with darknet markets and Iranian transactions. This marks the largest enforcement action by FINTRAC to date.
Detention of Víctor Álvarez Puga in US triggers extradition process to Mexico
Víctor Manuel Álvarez Puga, husband of Inés Gómez Mont, was detained in Miami over immigration irregularities, prompting extradition efforts from Mexico for money laundering and organized crime charges. President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the government's push for his return to face justice. A key hearing is set for November.