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FinCEN Issues Warning on Bitcoin ATMs Used in Scams

In brief FinCEN has issued an urgent alert flagging fraud schemes involving crypto ATMs. Elderly victims lose big through tech support and imposter scams, often guided to ATMs by phone. Many kiosk operators lack registration and AML controls, enabling anonymity, high fees, and structured transactions. The Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an urgent…

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Kraken’s 2022 year in review

There has never been a dull moment in crypto, and this year was no exception.  In 2022, Kraken celebrated 11 years of our mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency so that you and the rest of the world can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. It’s been quite a ride. Our singular focus on this…