KuCoin and Founders Swept Up in Justice Department Crackdown Over Alleged Banking Secrecy Violations
US Justice Department charges KuCoin and its founders for violating banking secrecy laws, alleging conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business and failing to maintain adequate anti-money laundering procedures. KuCoin's large user base, including in the US, raises concerns about compliance. Despite KuCoin's response of normal operations, the case emphasizes the necessity of regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency industry.