European Union: Germany, Switzerland, Eurojust, and Europol investigation into a cryptocurrency mixing service over alleged money laundering activities
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Dec 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
supranational
Timeline of events
Authorites from Germany, Switzerland, Eurojust, and Europol removed cryptocurrency mixing service over alleged money laundering activities
On 1 December 2025, authorities from Germany and Switzerland, alongside Eurojust and Europol, announced the removal of a cryptocurrency mixing service. During an action week from 24 to 28 November, the joint investigation resulted in the seizure of …
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body