DOJ 起訴書震驚加密世界：KuCoin 被指控違反反洗錢規定

美國司法部 (DOJ) 指控總部位於塞席爾的加密貨幣交易所 KuCoin 違反反洗錢法，據稱允許 50 億美元的可疑資金透過其平台流動。起訴書稱，KuCoin 未能執行適當的協議，導致該交易所被用於非法活動，包括違反制裁和詐欺計畫。

U.S. Department of Justice Charges KuCoin and Founders with Anti-Money Laundering Violations

美國司法部指控庫幣及其創始人違反反洗錢規定

In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin and its founders, Chun Gan and Ke Tang, for their alleged violations of anti-money laundering (AML) laws. The indictment, unsealed on March 27, 2024, by United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, reveals a systemic failure by KuCoin to implement adequate AML protocols, enabling illicit funds to flow through its platform.

美國司法部 (DOJ) 採取了開創性舉措，起訴總部位於塞席爾的加密貨幣交易所 KuCoin 及其創始人 Chun Gan 和 Ke Tang，指控違反反洗錢 (AML) 法。紐約南區美國檢察官達米安·威廉斯(Damian Williams) 於2024 年3 月27 日啟封的起訴書揭示了KuCoin 在實施適當的反洗錢協議方面存在系統性失敗，導致非法資金通過其平台流動。

The indictment alleges that KuCoin knowingly and willfully operated without a robust AML program, a glaring omission that allowed it to become a haven for money laundering activities. The exchange is accused of concealing the significant presence of U.S. users on its platform, taking advantage of its sizable American customer base to become a major player in the global cryptocurrency market.

起訴書稱，KuCoin 在沒有健全的反洗錢計劃的情況下故意運營，這一明顯的疏忽使其成為洗錢活動的避風港。該交易所被指控隱瞞其平台上美國用戶的大量存在，利用其龐大的美國客戶群成為全球加密貨幣市場的主要參與者。

According to the DOJ, KuCoin's lack of AML compliance resulted in over $5 billion worth of suspicious and criminal funds flowing through its exchange. Investigations have linked KuCoin's operations to the laundering of proceeds from diverse illegal activities, including sanctions violations, darknet market transactions, malware, ransomware, and fraud schemes. The indictment further alleges that KuCoin indirectly received over $3.2 million in cryptocurrency from Tornado Cash, a sanctioned crypto mixer.

據美國司法部稱，KuCoin 缺乏反洗錢合規性，導致價值超過 50 億美元的可疑和犯罪資金流經其交易所。調查已將 KuCoin 的營運與各種非法活動收益的洗錢聯繫起來，包括違反制裁、暗網市場交易、惡意軟體、勒索軟體和詐欺計劃。起訴書進一步指控 KuCoin 從受制裁的加密貨幣混合器 Tornado Cash 間接接收了超過 320 萬美元的加密貨幣。

The severity of the charges against KuCoin highlights the increasing scrutiny that cryptocurrency exchanges face. The DOJ's action against KuCoin mirrors similar charges filed against Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange by trading volume, just months prior. These legal actions underscore the need for crypto exchanges to adhere to AML regulations and implement robust compliance measures.

針對 KuCoin 的指控的嚴重性凸顯了加密貨幣交易所面臨的日益嚴格的審查。美國司法部對 KuCoin 採取的行動與幾個月前針對全球交易量最大的加密貨幣交易所幣安 (Binance) 提出的類似指控相呼應。這些法律行動強調了加密貨幣交易所必須遵守反洗錢法規並實施強有力的合規措施。

The indictment has sent shockwaves through the crypto community, raising concerns among KuCoin users and leading to a surge in withdrawals of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The exchange's native token, KCS, also took a hit, dropping by 5% following the announcement of the charges.

該起訴書在加密貨幣社群引起軒然大波，引起了庫幣用戶的擔憂，並導致比特幣（BTC）和以太幣（ETH）的提現激增。該交易所的原生代幣 KCS 也受到了打擊，在指控公佈後下跌了 5%。

Despite the gravity of the allegations, Ki Young Ju, founder and CEO of crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant, maintains that KuCoin appears to be "fine" from an on-chain perspective. Ju's analysis indicates that the exchange has sufficient reserves to process user withdrawals and no evidence of commingling customer funds with its own.

儘管指控嚴重，但加密分析公司 CryptoQuant 的創始人兼執行長 Ki Young Ju 堅稱，從鏈上的角度來看，KuCoin 似乎「很好」。 Ju的分析表明，該交易所有足夠的準備金來處理用戶提款，並且沒有證據表明客戶資金與自己的資金混合。

However, the legal action against KuCoin casts a shadow over its reputation and operations. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has also filed a suit against KuCoin, alleging failure to register as a futures commission merchant, swap execution facility, or designated contract market. The CFTC seeks monetary penalties, trading and registration bans, and an injunction, while the DOJ aims for criminal penalties and asset forfeiture.

然而，針對庫幣的法律訴訟給其聲譽和營運蒙上了陰影。美國商品期貨交易委員會（CFTC）也對 KuCoin 提起訴訟，指控其未能註冊為期貨佣金商、掉期執行機構或指定合約市場。美國商品期貨交易委員會尋求罰款、交易和註冊禁令以及禁令，而司法部則尋求刑事處罰和沒收資產。

Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge Darren McCormack characterized KuCoin as an "alleged multibillion-dollar criminal conspiracy," underscoring the seriousness of the charges against one of the world's leading crypto exchanges.

國土安全調查負責人 Darren McCormack 將 KuCoin 描述為“涉嫌價值數十億美元的犯罪陰謀”，強調了針對世界領先加密貨幣交易所之一的指控的嚴重性。

The DOJ's action against KuCoin serves as a stark reminder of the importance of AML compliance in the cryptocurrency industry. Exchanges must take proactive steps to implement robust AML programs, cooperate with law enforcement, and deter illicit activities. Failure to do so will inevitably lead to legal consequences and damage to reputation.

美國司法部針對 KuCoin 的行動清楚提醒人們，加密貨幣產業中​​反洗錢合規性的重要性。交易所必須採取積極措施實施強有力的反洗錢計劃，與執法部門合作並制止非法活動。否則將不可避免地導致法律後果和聲譽受損。