DOJ 和 CFTC 指控 KuCoin 違反美國法律

總部位於塞席爾的加密貨幣交易所 KuCoin 及其創始人面臨刑事和民事指控，指控其隱瞞美國用戶、違反反洗錢政策以及用作非法活動平台。 FTX 倒閉後，美國司法部和商品期貨交易委員會對加密貨幣公司採取了一系列執法行動，隨後提出了這些指控。

DOJ and CFTC Charge KuCoin with Violations of U.S. Law

DOJ 和 CFTC 指控 KuCoin 違反美國法律

In a significant development in the ongoing crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have filed criminal and civil charges against KuCoin, a Seychelles-based crypto firm that operates the seventh-largest exchange by spot trading volume.

在持續打擊加密貨幣產業的過程中，司法部(DOJ) 和商品期貨交易委員會(CFTC) 對KuCoin 提起刑事和民事指控，KuCoin 是一家總部位於塞席爾的加密貨幣公司，經營第七大加密貨幣公司。以現貨交易量進行兌換。

The charges stem from allegations that KuCoin has knowingly and willfully violated federal law by concealing the presence of U.S. users on its platform, taking advantage of this customer base to grow its exchange into one of the largest globally. Prosecutors contend that this conduct constitutes a violation of the Bank Secrecy Act and the Commodity Exchange Act.

這些指控源於指控 KuCoin 故意隱瞞美國用戶在其平台上的存在，並利用這一客戶群將其發展成為全球最大的交易所之一，從而故意違反聯邦法律。檢察官認為，這種行為違反了《銀行保密法》和《商品交易法》。

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damien Williams stated in a press release that KuCoin's failure to implement basic anti-money laundering policies "allowed the exchange to operate in the shadows of the financial markets and be used as a haven for illicit money laundering." The criminal indictment alleges that KuCoin has received over $5 billion in suspicious and criminal funds, including proceeds from drug trafficking, fraud, and ransomware.

紐約南區美國檢察官達米安威廉斯（Damien Williams）在新聞稿中表示，庫幣未能執行基本的反洗錢政策「導致該交易所在金融市場的陰影下運作，並被用作非法洗錢的避風港」 」。刑事起訴書稱，KuCoin 已收到超過 50 億美元的可疑和犯罪資金，包括販毒、詐欺和勒索軟體的收益。

KuCoin, which lacks the market dominance of Coinbase or Binance, has gained prominence by offering a wide range of derivatives and spot trading products. However, the firm has also faced controversy for promoting high-yield investment tools that mirror offerings that led to the bankruptcy of other crypto companies.

KuCoin 缺乏 Coinbase 或 Binance 的市場主導地位，但透過提供廣泛的衍生性商品和現貨交易產品而獲得了聲譽。然而，該公司也因推廣高收益投資工具而面臨爭議，這些工具與導致其他加密貨幣公司破產的產品相似。

Despite attempts by KuCoin to distance itself from the collapse of FTX, questions about its operations and compliance with regulatory requirements have persisted. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) requested information from several exchanges, including KuCoin, regarding their bankruptcy protocols in the wake of FTX's failure.

儘管 KuCoin 試圖與 FTX 的崩潰保持距離，但對其營運和監管要求合規性的質疑仍然存在。俄勒岡州民主黨參議員 Ron Wyden 要求包括 KuCoin 在內的多家交易所提供有關 FTX 失敗後破產協議的資訊。

Prior to the current charges, KuCoin reached a settlement with the New York Attorney General's office in December 2023 for $22 million, stemming from allegations that the exchange failed to register as a securities and commodities broker-dealer.

在受到當前指控之前，KuCoin 因被指控未能註冊為證券和商品經紀交易商而於 2023 年 12 月與紐約總檢察長辦公室達成了 2,200 萬美元的和解。

The DOJ and CFTC's actions against KuCoin are part of a broader trend of enforcement actions against crypto firms. In November 2022, the agencies reached a landmark settlement of $4.3 billion with Binance, which continues to face litigation from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The DOJ has also pursued charges against other crypto entities for violating banking and anti-money laundering laws.

美國司法部和美國商品期貨交易委員會針對 KuCoin 採取的行動是針對加密貨幣公司的更廣泛執法行動趨勢的一部分。 2022 年 11 月，這些機構與幣安達成了 43 億美元的里程碑和解，幣安仍面臨美國證券交易委員會的訴訟。美國司法部也對其他加密實體違反銀行法和反洗錢法提出指控。

The indictment alleges that KuCoin has actively solicited business from U.S. customers through its spot and futures trading platforms since its inception in 2017, without registering as a money transmitting business or futures commission merchant in the U.S. Furthermore, prosecutors assert that KuCoin only instituted a "know-your-customer" program in July 2023 after being notified of a federal criminal investigation.

起訴書稱，KuCoin 自2017 年成立以來，一直透過其現貨和期貨交易平台積極向美國客戶招攬業務，而沒有在美國註冊為貨幣轉移業務或期貨佣金商。此外，檢察官還聲稱，KuCoin 只是設立了「知情權」。在收到聯邦刑事調查通知後，於 2023 年 7 月啟動「-your-customer」計畫。

The indictment charges KuCoin's two founders, Chun Gan and Ke Tang, who are citizens of China, with conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business and violating anti-money laundering laws. Authorities allege that criminal organizations have exploited the platform to launder proceeds from illegal activities, including darknet markets, malware, ransomware, and fraud schemes.

起訴書指控 KuCoin 的兩位中國公民甘春和唐克串謀經營未經許可的匯款業務，並違反反洗錢法。當局稱，犯罪組織利用該平台洗錢非法活動收益，包括暗網市場、惡意軟體、勒索軟體和詐欺計畫。

KuCoin CEO Johnny Lyu acknowledged the regulatory matters related to the exchange in a post on the messaging platform X. He stated that while the platform's operations remain unaffected, the company is working to address the allegations.

KuCoin執行長Johnny Lyu在訊息平台X上發文承認了與該交易所相關的監管問題。他表示，雖然該平台的運作不受影響，但該公司正在努力解決這些指控。

This latest enforcement action by U.S. authorities underscores the heightened scrutiny and regulatory focus on the cryptocurrency industry. As the market continues to evolve, it is expected that regulators will continue to prioritize the implementation of measures designed to protect investors, prevent illicit financing, and ensure market integrity.

美國當局的最新執法行動凸顯了對加密貨幣產業的嚴格審查和監管重點。隨著市場的不斷發展，預計監管機構將繼續優先實施旨在保護投資者、防止非法融資和確保市場誠信的措施。