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Sumsub and Elliptic Join Forces to Fight Crypto Crime

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Global verification provider Sumsub has partnered Elliptic, a cryptoasset risk management firm, to bolster its crypto transaction monitoring and Travel Rule solutions. The need for such solutions is critical as blockchain-related crime continues to rise. The combined solution helps firms meet challenging regulatory requirements.

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Understanding the FCA’s proposed updates to the Financial Crime Guide

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing significant updates to its Financial Crime Guide. The FCA aims to assist firms in understanding regulatory expectations while empowering them to assess the adequacy of their financial crime systems and controls. However, the proposed changes don’t stop there.

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‘Travel Rule’ To Force Crypto Exchanges To Share Customer Data

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The director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Kenneth Blanco, said on Friday (Nov. The director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Kenneth Blanco, said on Friday (Nov. The amount of money laundering crime may exceed $4.3 15) that the U.S. 15) that the U.S. billion this year.

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Sumsub Improves Crypto Transaction Monitoring With Elliptic Integration

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Full-cycle verification platform, Sumsub has enhanced its Crypto Transaction Monitoring and Travel Rule solutions following an integration with Elliptic , the cryptoasset risk manager. The partnership will be especially effective as blockchain-related crime is a growing concern.

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U.S. Gov’t. Will Enforce AML Rules For Crypto

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The director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Kenneth Blanco, said on Friday (Nov. The director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Kenneth Blanco, said on Friday (Nov. The amount of money laundering crime may exceed $4.3 15) that the U.S. 15) that the U.S. billion this year.

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Understanding Crypto Money Laundering, and How to Get a Handle on It

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The rapid ascent of cryptocurrency has ushered in a new era of financial innovation, but it has also created novel challenges in combating financial crime. A recent comprehensive report by Chainalysis sheds light on the intricate world of crypto-related money laundering.

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Deep Dive: Cracking Down On Cryptocurrency Exchange Cybercrime With AML/KYC Compliance

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Cryptocurrency-related crimes totaled $4.3 The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, announced in November 2019 that it would begin strictly enforcing the “travel rule” for cryptocurrency exchanges. The same year saw $2.8

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