Fintech News

JULY 17, 2024

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. Usage of mixers peaked in 2022, with over US$1.5

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

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. It [travel rule] applies to CVCs [convertible virtual currencies], and we expect that you will comply, period,” Blanco said.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

These various cryptocurrencies are also widely known for their role in cybercrime, whether it's via direct theft or laundering ill-gotten funds from other schemes. Cryptocurrency-related crimes totaled $4.3 billion in laundered money flow through cryptocurrency exchanges, up from $1 billion in 2018. The same year saw $2.8

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Neopay

MAY 7, 2024

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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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

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. It [travel rule] applies to CVCs [convertible virtual currencies], and we expect that you will comply, period,” Blanco said.

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Neopay

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has launched a public consultation on new Guidelines on preventing the abuse of funds and certain crypto-assets transfers for money laundering and terrorist financing purposes. The consultation runs until 26 February 2024.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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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