In a landmark decision, Canada's Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) has levied a historic fine against Peken Global Ltd, the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin. This CAD 196 million penalty underscores the increasing regulatory pressure on digital asset platforms, and according to the assessment of specialists presented in the publication, it raises concerns about the future of KuCoin's operations and its reputation among users worldwide.
Hefty Fine Imposed on Peken Global
The hefty fine was imposed due to Peken Global's failure to register as a foreign money services business, a critical requirement for operating in Canada. Furthermore, the company neglected to report virtual currency transactions exceeding CAD 10,000, which is a significant breach of compliance regulations.
Failure to Report Suspicious Activities
In addition to these violations, Peken Global failed to submit the following reports concerning suspicious activities:
- 33 reports
highlighting a pattern of severe noncompliance with anti-money laundering laws. This unprecedented action by FINTRAC serves as a clear warning to other cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Canada, signaling that regulatory authorities are intensifying their scrutiny of virtual currency activities and enforcing strict adherence to compliance standards.
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