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Bitcoin Depot LLC - License Suspension and Cease and Desist Order

The Connecticut Department of Banking has issued an order summarily suspending the money transmission license of Bitcoin Depot LLC. The order also includes a temporary cease and desist, a requirement for restitution and disgorgement, and notice of intent to revoke and refuse renewal, citing multiple alleged violations of state statutes.

Bank of Canada Orders XTM Inc. to Cease Retail Payment Activities

The Bank of Canada has issued an immediate compliance order to XTM Inc. and its affiliates, prohibiting them from conducting retail payment activities or processing transactions from the AnyDay platform. This action was taken due to serious concerns about XTM's safeguarding of client funds.

Project Glacier Dismantles Criminal Organization, Six Charged

ALERT's Project Glacier investigation concluded with six individuals charged for drug trafficking and organized crime offences in Grande Prairie. Over $283,000 in drugs and cash were seized, including firearms.

Director Sentenced for Tax Evasion and Fined $128,101

The Canada Revenue Agency announced that Henry Grant Wetelainen, a director of a Thunder Bay mining company, was sentenced to a conditional sentence and fined $128,101 for tax evasion. The investigation revealed significant undeclared income and unremitted GST/HST.

Canada Revenue Agency - Bookkeeper Convicted for GST/HST Evasion

The Canada Revenue Agency announced that Aeddy Leung, a bookkeeper from Surrey, British Columbia, received a conditional sentence order and probation for willfully evading nearly $1 million in GST/HST. Leung pleaded guilty to filing false returns and failing to file returns for hotels he managed.

OSC charges Rumble, Dziedzic, Foss with fraud over $11 million

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has charged Ryan Rumble, Michael Dziedzic, and Justin Foss with fraud over $5,000 and other offenses. The charges relate to Banknote Capital Inc., where the individuals allegedly defrauded investors of over $11 million between November 2020 and August 2023.

Money Laundering Operation - Arrests and Seizures

Calgary police arrested four individuals in connection with a $9 million money laundering operation involving anabolic steroids. The investigation, which began in 2020, uncovered an illegal manufacturing lab and significant seizures of drugs, currency, and jewelry.

BaFin Warns Against Unauthorized Mjolnex Offers

Germany's BaFin has issued a warning against Mjolnex for offering financial, investment, and crypto asset services without the required authorization. The warning pertains to offers made on the website mjolnex-ltd.com and highlights the risks to consumers.

BaFin Warns Consumers About Unauthorized 'Smarter trading' Platforms

BaFin has issued a warning to consumers regarding a series of unauthorized online platforms operating under the slogan 'Smarter trading with zero spreads.' These platforms are suspected of conducting banking business and/or providing financial services without the necessary authorization from BaFin, posing a risk to consumers.

BaFin Investigates Fides Ventures and Nexquant for Unauthorized Business

BaFin is investigating Fides Ventures and Nexquant for offering financial and cryptoasset services without authorization. The companies are allegedly using WhatsApp groups and a crypto exchange to solicit German investors for unauthorized financial instruments and cryptoassets.