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Senate Overhauls AML Laws, Strengthens Beneficial Ownership Disclosure
December 11, 2020

On Friday (Dec. 11), the U.S. Senate passed legislation that would strengthen anti-money laundering (AML) rules. The legislation would also ban anonymous shell companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Crypto, Kleptos And The Digital Identity Showdown
December 11, 2020

As goes banking, so goes fraud. It has ever been thus. Money laundering and terrorist financing also go on the list these days, perhaps like never before. PYMNTS December 2020 AML/KYC Tracker® done in collaboration with Trulioo probes the heightened fraud climate accompanying the mobile-digital...

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EU To Big Tech: Police Content Or Pay Massive Fines
December 10, 2020

The regulatory pressure on Big Tech continues, with the European Union mulling massive fines in a bid to force Facebook, Amazon and other tech giants to do a better job of policing online ads and content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Twitter, Other Tech Companies Caution Europe Over Internet Rules
December 10, 2020

Several companies, including Twitter, are urging European Union regulators to “defend the Open Internet.” The move comes as the EU is working on a European Democracy Action Plan and the closely watched Digital Services Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Deep Dive: Cracking Down On Cryptocurrency Exchange Cybercrime With AML/KYC Compliance
December 10, 2020

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FTC, 46 States Launch Massive Antitrust Suit On Facebook
December 09, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 46 states launched a massive antitrust lawsuit on Facebook Wednesday (Dec. 9), accusing the social media network of “illegally maintaining its personal social networking monopoly through a years-long course of anticompetitive conduct,” according to a press release. Get the...

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Congress Prepares To Approve Overhaul Of Anti-Money Laundering Laws
December 09, 2020

Congress is expected this week to vote for the first overhaul of the country’s anti-money laundering (AML) laws in decades, the Financial Times reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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BitGo On Securing Digital Assets
December 09, 2020

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Texas AG Paxton: More States Could File Antitrust Lawsuits Against Google 
December 08, 2020

Additional states could bring more antitrust lawsuits against Google, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said during a Tuesday (Dec. 8) panel discussion with global competition officials, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...