NYDFS FINES ROBINHOOD CRYPTO $30 MILLION FOR BSA/AML AND CYBERSECURITY VIOLATIONS
NYDFS has issued its first enforcement action against one of its regulated cryptocurrency entities. Enforcement takeaways: $30 million penalty is significant. Alleged violations include BSA/AML; Cybersecurity; Reporting; and Consumer Protection. The Department alleged adequate resources were not devoted to RHC’s compliance programs, particularly as it grew, which exacerbated compliance issues. Robinhood improperly certified compliance with … Read more