逮捕數十億英鎊的加密貨幣洗錢行動

英國加密貨幣領域的一項重大發展，當局最近逮捕了兩名與涉嫌非法數位貨幣有關的個人

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has arrested two people in connection with an alleged illicit digital currency exchange operation, reportedly involving over £1 billion.

英國金融行為監理局 (FCA) 逮捕了兩名涉嫌非法數位貨幣兌換業務的人員，據稱涉案金額超過 10 億英鎊。

The arrests, made in collaboration with the London police, follow a raid on two London properties. Several devices were seized as part of the evidence collection process.

這次逮捕行動是與倫敦警方合作進行的，此前他們對倫敦的兩處房產進行了突襲搜查。作為證據收集過程的一部分，一些設備被查獲。

Those arrested, a 38-year-old and a 44-year-old, have been released on bail pending further investigations.

被捕者分別為一名38歲和一名44歲，現已保釋候查。

The crackdown comes amid increasing vigilance against money laundering activities through digital currencies.

此次打擊行動正值人們對透過數位貨幣進行的洗錢活動日益警惕之際。

“We will continue to clamp down on any illicit activity in the crypto sector and will not hesitate to take robust action where necessary,” said Therese Chambers, FCA’s Executive Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight.

FCA 執法和市場監督執行董事 Therese Chambers 表示：“我們將繼續打擊加密貨幣領域的任何非法活動，並將在必要時毫不猶豫地採取強有力的行動。”

“Our aim is clear – to drive dirty money out of the UK financial system and ensure the integrity of our markets.”

“我們的目標很明確——將髒錢趕出英國金融體系，並確保我們市場的誠信。”

Under UK financial legislation, all crypto-related businesses must register with the FCA and adhere to strict anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.

根據英國金融立法，所有與加密貨幣相關的企業都必須在 FCA 註冊並遵守嚴格的反洗錢 (AML) 法規。

The recent actions reflect a broader initiative to tighten oversight on cryptocurrency exchanges and related services, which have been under increased scrutiny due to their potential misuse for financial crimes.

最近的行動反映了一項更廣泛的舉措，旨在加強對加密貨幣交易所和相關服務的監管，由於它們可能被濫用於金融犯罪，因此受到越來越嚴格的審查。

Speaking of the UK regulator’s crackdown, Binance is still dealing with its legal saga with these regulators.

說到英國監管機構的打擊行動，幣安仍在處理與這些監管機構的法律糾紛。

Just recently, the crypto exchange revealed it is attempting to dismiss much of a £10 billion lawsuit in London, where it is accused alongside other platforms of removing Bitcoin Satoshi Vision (BSV) from their listings.

就在最近，該加密貨幣交易所透露，它正試圖駁回在倫敦提起的價值100 億英鎊的訴訟的大部分內容，該公司被指控與其他平台一起將比特幣中本聰願景(BSV) 從其清單中刪除。

The case, representing over 200,000 BSV owners, claims the exchanges participated in anti-competitive actions that significantly devalued the digital currency, potentially costing up to £9 billion in losses.

該案件代表超過 20 萬 BSV 所有者，聲稱交易所參與了反競爭行動，導致數位貨幣大幅貶值，可能造成高達 90 億英鎊的損失。

Binance has contested specific aspects of the lawsuit but not its overall admittance under the UK’s collective action framework.

幣安對訴訟的具體方面提出了質疑，但並未對英國集體行動框架下的整體承認提出異議。

Meanwhile, UK regulatory bodies are advancing their control over digital asset operations.

同時，英國監管機構正在加強對數位資產營運的控制。

The government recently announced its intention to introduce new digital currency regulations within six months, covering a wide range of activities from exchange operations to custodial services.

政府最近宣布打算在六個月內推出新的數位貨幣法規，涵蓋從交易所業務到託管服務的廣泛活動。

“This new framework will bring a range of crypto asset activities within the regulatory perimeter for the first time,” said the Economic Secretary.

經濟部長表示：“這個新框架將首次將一系列加密資產活動納入監管範圍。”

“It will help ensure crypto assets are used for good, not for illicit activity.”

“這將有助於確保加密資產用於良好目的，而不是用於非法活動。”

In other related news, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is preparing to introduce a consultation for a licensing regime for digital asset firms and is considering equivalence measures for international companies.

在其他相關新聞中，金融行為監理局（FCA）正準備就數位資產公司的許可製度進行諮詢，並正在考慮針對國際公司的等效措施。

This regulatory momentum is underscored by the FCA’s recent approval of the first set of crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), a significant step in integrating digital assets into the UK’s financial infrastructure.

FCA 最近批准了第一套加密貨幣交易所交易產品（ETP），這凸顯了這種監管勢頭，這是將數位資產整合到英國金融基礎設施中的重要一步。