European Union: Investigation into cryptocurrencies exchange platform Bitzlato over alleged money laundering illicit activities
Progress
Current status
in force
23 Jan 2023 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
Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
Other operating condition, nes
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
supranational
Timeline of events
Issued ruling in Europol Investigation into Bitzlato over alleged money laundering for criminal activities
On 23 January 2023, the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) conducted an operation against Bitzlato, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency trading platform. Bitzlato is accused of supporting criminal money laundering activitie…
Event type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government