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FinCEN Seeks Enhanced Oversight of Crypto Mixing

Global Fintech & Digital Assets

Yatter , and Deric Behar On October 19, 2023, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that would designate as a “primary money laundering concern” all non-US convertible virtual currency [1] mixing (CVC mixing). By Parag Patel , Eric S.

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FinCen Director On Why Casino Cooperation Is Central To Fighting Financial Crime 

PYMNTS

Cooperation in an environment that is rapidly advancing on many technological fronts was the theme when FinCEN Director Kenneth A. FinCEN expects that your casino or card club is monitoring your sports betting programs for potentially suspicious activity. and around the world.

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Regulators Detail Banking Rules For Hemp Firms

PYMNTS

After further evaluation of the USDA interim final rule, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will issue additional guidance. The Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), FinCEN , the OCC and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors participated in issuing the definitions and guidelines.

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US Bank Pays Justice Department $613M For Money Laundering Settlement

PYMNTS

Bank was slapped with a $185 million civil penalty for what the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in coordination with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the U.S. According to a press release, FinCEN said the obligation will be satisfied by a $70 million payment from U.S. Bank to the U.S.

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

Fintech News

Transfers Just Under Reporting Thresholds The report highlights noticeable surges in transfers just below the US$1,000, US$3,000, and US$10,000 thresholds. These thresholds align with various regulatory reporting requirements, suggesting that some actors may be structuring payments to avoid triggering additional scrutiny.

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Financial Policy Predictions 2021: Meaningful Changes Ahead

FICO

On December 18, the Bureau issued a Part 2 final rule detailing disclosures for the collection of time-barred debt, changes to the validation notice, and furnisher credit reporting requirements. to report their beneficial owners to FinCEN. companies and companies doing business in the U.S.

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