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US agencies launch further investigations into Minnesota fraud
FinCEN has issued four notices of investigation to money-services businesses located in the state, among other things.
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Credit Suisse admits to helping US taxpayers hide money
Bank pleads guilty to hiding more than $4 billion in assets and income and will pay more than $510m in penalties and fines.
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DOJ launches whistleblower awards pilot program – attorneys weigh in
If DOJ brings a prosecution that results in the forfeiture of criminal proceeds, the whistleblower may be eligible to receive part of the forfeiture as an award.
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Crypto wrap: Do Kwon liable for fraud, Ripple stablecoin, ex-IRS exec joins Chainalysis
Do Kwon case continues, Ripple looks to enter $150 billion stablecoin market, and new addition to Chainalysis team.
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Podcast: Veteran investigator Kathy Enstrom walks us through the effective investigation
Kathy discusses with GRIP the essential points to consider when conducting corporate investigations.
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Industry insiders critical of new US crypto tax reporting obligations
Coin Center warns about surveillance and privacy issues stemming from amendments that require the reporting of crypto transactions of $10,000 or more to the IRS.
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Accounting roundup: Digital asset gains, tax disclosure and risk assessments
Some of this week’s key accounting stories at a glance, including a move to make crypto investors comply with tax law – and some stimulating points about risk assessments.
