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Binance and Huobi Recover Some Funds From 2022 Harmony Hack
January 16, 2023

Cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Huobi have recovered some of the funds stolen in last year’s hack of Harmony. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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FCA Fines Al Rayan and Guaranty Trust Banks For AML Failures
January 11, 2023

The FCA has fined Al Rayan and Guaranty Trust banks over anti-money laundering (AML) failures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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German Financial Authority Warns Consumers About ‘Godfather’ Android Banking Trojan
January 10, 2023

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has warned consumers about “Godfather” malware attacks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Technical Constraints and Fraud Costs Are Crimping FinTech Money Mobility
January 09, 2023

Money mobility ended 2022 as a serious problem for FinTechs and enters 2023 needing attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Walgreens Boots Alliance Says Retail Theft Has Declined
January 06, 2023

Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly considering dialing back its anti-theft measures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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SEC: Scammers Promised Investors Funds From Blockchain Worth ‘Trillions’
January 05, 2023

Federal authorities say scammers stole millions of dollars by promising investors access to a blockchain worth trillions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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UK Watchdog: $1B of COVID Relief Loans Were Fraudulent
January 05, 2023

Recent analysis from the U.K. finds more than $1 billion in COVID relief loans involved irregularities such as fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Fraud Prevention Strategies on Retailers’ Radar as Attacks Increase
January 04, 2023

For retailers already skating on razor-thin margins, a fraud event could be make-or-break. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Call Centers Become Prime Target for Identity Fraud
January 03, 2023

Retail call centers are the front line of consumer queries and the favorite new target for identity fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...