Regulator Announces $48.5 Million Settlement with Paxos Amid Binance’s AML Woes
The post Regulator Announces $48.5 Million Settlement with Paxos Amid Binance’s AML Woes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has reached a $48.5 million settlement with stablecoin issuer Paxos Trust Company, marking a major enforcement milestone. The fine addresses significant failures in anti-money laundering (AML) and due diligence linked to Paxos’s partnership with Binance. Paxos Pays $48.5 Million to Settle AML Failures Linked to Binance Operations NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris emphasized that this settlement reflects the department’s commitment to safeguarding the financial system from illicit activity. NEW: DFS has secured a $48.5 Million settlement with Paxos Trust Company for anti-money laundering deficiencies and diligence failures. DFS remains committed to ensuring a fair and equitable financial system for all New Yorkers. See the full release: https://t.co/q8QuqRfP4i pic.twitter.com/P2wj6n17Yo — NYDFS (@NYDFS) August 7, 2025 While NYDFS’ press release is forthcoming, the compliance violation reportedly centers on inadequate oversight of transactions involving Binance and Paxos’s issuance of stablecoins, including BUSD. This enforcement action comes as NYDFS continues tightening regulatory supervision over crypto-related firms. Previous cases include a $50 million settlement with Coinbase and demanding enhanced compliance measures from virtual currency operators. Key Details: Paxos failed to meet NYDFS AML and customer due diligence standards in its dealings with Binance. The institution agrees to a $48.5 million payout and is expected to implement stronger compliance programs under regulatory supervision. This is NYDFS’s latest crackdown, the latest in a series aimed at enforcing rigorous AML protocols in the crypto industry. Stakeholders Consequences & Impacts Paxos Faces financial penalty and reputational damage; must enhance AML monitoring and compliance. Binance Partnership May face increased scrutiny; highlights regulatory risk of stablecoin collaborations. NYDFS / Regulators Maintains regulatory rigor, setting precedent across the crypto sector. Crypto Industry Increased compliance pressure and heightened due diligence expectations ahead. This settlement demonstrates regulators’ intensified scrutiny of cryptocurrency firms, particularly stablecoin issuers and exchanges.…
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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has reached a $48.5 million settlement with stablecoin issuer Paxos Trust Company, marking a major enforcement milestone. The fine addresses significant failures in anti-money laundering (AML) and due diligence linked to Paxos’s partnership with Binance. Paxos Pays $48.5 Million to Settle AML Failures Linked to Binance Operations NYDFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris emphasized that this settlement reflects the department’s commitment to safeguarding the financial system from illicit activity. NEW: DFS has secured a $48.5 Million settlement with Paxos Trust Company for anti-money laundering deficiencies and diligence failures. DFS remains committed to ensuring a fair and equitable financial system for all New Yorkers. See the full release: https://t.co/q8QuqRfP4i pic.twitter.com/P2wj6n17Yo — NYDFS (@NYDFS) August 7, 2025 While NYDFS’ press release is forthcoming, the compliance violation reportedly centers on inadequate oversight of transactions involving Binance and Paxos’s issuance of stablecoins, including BUSD. This enforcement action comes as NYDFS continues tightening regulatory supervision over crypto-related firms. Previous cases include a $50 million settlement with Coinbase and demanding enhanced compliance measures from virtual currency operators. Key Details: Paxos failed to meet NYDFS AML and customer due diligence standards in its dealings with Binance. The institution agrees to a $48.5 million payout and is expected to implement stronger compliance programs under regulatory supervision. This is NYDFS’s latest crackdown, the latest in a series aimed at enforcing rigorous AML protocols in the crypto industry. Stakeholders Consequences & Impacts Paxos Faces financial penalty and reputational damage; must enhance AML monitoring and compliance. Binance Partnership May face increased scrutiny; highlights regulatory risk of stablecoin collaborations. NYDFS / Regulators Maintains regulatory rigor, setting precedent across the crypto sector. Crypto Industry Increased compliance pressure and heightened due diligence expectations ahead. This settlement demonstrates regulators’ intensified scrutiny of cryptocurrency firms, particularly stablecoin issuers and exchanges.…
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