The exact nature of the alleged probe remains unclear, though Homeland Security’s El Dorado Task Force primarily targets international money laundering and financial crimes.
Update (April 14 at 10:37 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include Anchorage’s response.
The US Department of Homeland Security’s El Dorado Task Force has reportedly launched an investigation into Anchorage Digital Bank, a Wall Street-backed cryptocurrency firm.
According to an April 14 Barron’s report, members of the task force have contacted former employees of the company over the past weeks to examine its practices and policies. The report cites unidentified sources.
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