DOJ 和 CFTC 指控 KuCoin 违反美国法律

总部位于塞舌尔的加密货币交易所 KuCoin 及其创始人面临刑事和民事指控，指控其隐瞒美国用户、违反反洗钱政策以及用作非法活动平台。 FTX 倒闭后，美国司法部和商品期货交易委员会对加密货币公司采取了一系列执法行动，随后提出了这些指控。

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

DOJ 和 CFTC 指控 KuCoin 违反美国法律

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.

在持续打击加密货币行业的过程中，司法部 (DOJ) 和商品期货交易委员会 (CFTC) 对 KuCoin 提起刑事和民事指控，KuCoin 是一家总部位于塞舌尔的加密货币公司，运营着第七大加密货币公司。按现货交易量进行兑换。

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.

这些指控源于指控 KuCoin 故意隐瞒美国用户在其平台上的存在，并利用这一客户群将其发展成为全球最大的交易所之一，从而故意违反联邦法律。检察官认为，这种行为违反了《银行保密法》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.

纽约南区美国检察官达米安·威廉姆斯（Damien Williams）在新闻稿中表示，库币未能执行基本的反洗钱政策“导致该交易所在金融市场的阴影下运作，并被用作非法洗钱的避风港” ”。刑事起诉书称，KuCoin 已收到超过 50 亿美元的可疑和犯罪资金，包括贩毒、欺诈和勒索软件的收益。

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 的市场主导地位，但通过提供广泛的衍生品和现货交易产品而获得了声誉。然而，该公司也因推广高收益投资工具而面临争议，这些工具与导致其他加密货币公司破产的产品相似。

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.

尽管 KuCoin 试图与 FTX 的崩溃保持距离，但对其运营和监管要求合规性的质疑仍然存在。俄勒冈州民主党参议员罗恩·怀登 (Ron Wyden) 要求包括 KuCoin 在内的多家交易所提供有关 FTX 失败后破产协议的信息。

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.

在受到当前指控之前，KuCoin 因被指控未能注册为证券和商品经纪交易商而于 2023 年 12 月与纽约总检察长办公室达成了 2200 万美元的和解。

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.

美国司法部和美国商品期货交易委员会针对 KuCoin 采取的行动是针对加密货币公司的更广泛执法行动趋势的一部分。 2022 年 11 月，这些机构与币安达成了 43 亿美元的里程碑式和解，币安仍面临美国证券交易委员会的诉讼。美国司法部还对其他加密实体违反银行法和反洗钱法提出指控。

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.

起诉书称，KuCoin 自 2017 年成立以来，一直通过其现货和期货交易平台积极向美国客户招揽业务，而没有在美国注册为货币转移业务或期货佣金商。此外，检察官还声称，KuCoin 只是设立了“知情权”。在收到联邦刑事调查通知后，于 2023 年 7 月启动“-your-customer”计划。

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.

起诉书指控 KuCoin 的两位中国公民甘春和唐克串谋经营未经许可的汇款业务，并违反反洗钱法。当局称，犯罪组织利用该平台洗钱非法活动收益，包括暗网市场、恶意软件、勒索软件和欺诈计划。

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首席执行官Johnny Lyu在消息平台X上发帖承认了与该交易所相关的监管问题。他表示，虽然该平台的运营不受影响，但该公司正在努力解决这些指控。

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.

美国当局的最新执法行动凸显了对加密货币行业的严格审查和监管重点。随着市场的不断发展，预计监管机构将继续优先实施旨在保护投资者、防止非法融资和确保市场诚信的措施。