DOJ 起诉书震惊加密世界：KuCoin 被指控违反反洗钱规定

美国司法部 (DOJ) 指控总部位于塞舌尔的加密货币交易所 KuCoin 违反反洗钱法，据称允许 50 亿美元的可疑资金通过其平台流动。起诉书称，KuCoin 未能执行适当的协议，导致该交易所被用于非法活动，包括违反制裁和欺诈计划。

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

美国司法部指控库币及其创始人违反反洗钱规定

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.

美国司法部 (DOJ) 采取了开创性举措，起诉总部位于塞舌尔的加密货币交易所 KuCoin 及其创始人 Chun Gan 和 Ke Tang，指控其违反反洗钱 (AML) 法。纽约南区美国检察官达米安·威廉姆斯 (Damian Williams) 于 2024 年 3 月 27 日启封的起诉书揭示了 KuCoin 在实施适当的反洗钱协议方面存在系统性失败，导致非法资金通过其平台流动。

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.

起诉书称，KuCoin 在没有健全的反洗钱计划的情况下故意运营，这一明显的疏忽使其成为洗钱活动的避风港。该交易所被指控隐瞒其平台上美国用户的大量存在，利用其庞大的美国客户群成为全球加密货币市场的主要参与者。

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.

据美国司法部称，KuCoin 缺乏反洗钱合规性，导致价值超过 50 亿美元的可疑和犯罪资金流经其交易所。调查已将 KuCoin 的运营与各种非法活动收益的洗钱联系起来，包括违反制裁、暗网市场交易、恶意软件、勒索软件和欺诈计划。起诉书进一步指控 KuCoin 从受制裁的加密货币混合器 Tornado Cash 间接接收了超过 320 万美元的加密货币。

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.

针对 KuCoin 的指控的严重性凸显了加密货币交易所面临的日益严格的审查。美国司法部对 KuCoin 采取的行动与几个月前针对全球交易量最大的加密货币交易所币安 (Binance) 提出的类似指控相呼应。这些法律行动强调了加密货币交易所必须遵守反洗钱法规并实施强有力的合规措施。

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.

该起诉书在加密货币社区引起轩然大波，引起了库币用户的担忧，并导致比特币（BTC）和以太坊（ETH）的提现激增。该交易所的原生代币 KCS 也受到了打击，在指控公布后下跌了 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.

尽管指控很严重，但加密分析公司 CryptoQuant 的创始人兼首席执行官 Ki Young Ju 坚称，从链上的角度来看，KuCoin 似乎“很好”。 Ju的分析表明，该交易所有足够的准备金来处理用户提款，并且没有证据表明客户资金与自己的资金混合。

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，针对库币的法律诉讼给其声誉和运营蒙上了阴影。美国商品期货交易委员会（CFTC）也对 KuCoin 提起诉讼，指控其未能注册为期货佣金商、掉期执行机构或指定合约市场。美国商品期货交易委员会寻求罚款、交易和注册禁令以及禁令，而司法部则寻求刑事处罚和没收资产。

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.

国土安全调查负责人达伦·麦科马克 (Darren McCormack) 将 KuCoin 描述为“涉嫌价值数十亿美元的犯罪阴谋”，强调了针对世界领先加密货币交易所之一的指控的严重性。

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.

美国司法部针对 KuCoin 的行动清楚地提醒人们，加密货币行业中反洗钱合规性的重要性。交易所必须采取积极措施实施强有力的反洗钱计划，与执法部门合作并制止非法活动。否则将不可避免地导致法律后果和声誉受损。