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Canada’s FINTRAC Slaps $14 Million Fine On KuCoin
The post Canada’s FINTRAC Slaps $14 Million Fine On KuCoin appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Canada’s anti-money laundering agency has imposed a C$19.6 million ($14.09 million) penalty on Peken Global Limited, the operator of KuCoin, for failing to comply with Canadian anti-money laundering policies. KuCoin has appealed the decision in a Canadian federal court. The exchange pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting busines…
The Financial Transactions and Reporting Analysis Center of Canada (FINTRAC) issued a monetary sanction to KuCoin for $14 million, accusing him of failing to comply with anti-laundering and terrorist financing rules. *** The Canadian regulator, FINTRAC, pushed a US$14 million fine to KuCoin. He accuses the exchange of failing to comply with money laundering and terrorist financing controls. KuCoin responded with an appeal to the Canadian court. …
KuCoin Appeals $19.5M Fine Over AML Breaches in Canada
KuCoin appeals $19.5M fine from FINTRAC over AML breaches and reporting failures. Regulatory pressure mounts on Canada prepares for the upcoming FATF compliance review Global scrutiny grows as KuCoin faces major penalties in both Canada and the U.S. KuCoin has appealed a $19.5 million fine issued on July 28, 2025, by the Canadian government. The company is discussing the decision on both legal and procedural grounds. While the case is ongoing, K…
KuCoin Fights $19.5M FINTRAC Penalty in Federal Court
TLDR: KuCoin is appealing FINTRAC’s $19.5M penalty, calling it excessive and challenging its classification as a foreign MSB. FINTRAC found KuCoin failed to register, report large crypto transactions, and submit suspicious activity reports. The appeal was filed before Canada’s Federal Court, with KuCoin seeking a fair hearing on both procedural and legal grounds. FINTRAC reported a record 23 violation notices in 2024–25, totaling over $25M acro…
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