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Academic Study Finds Signs of Insider Trading at Crypto Exchange Coinbase Global
August 17, 2022

A new study by three academics has found that insider trading at cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global may be more widespread than a case being pursued by federal prosecutors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Checkout.com Enhances Authentication Tool to Reduce Abandoned Carts
August 17, 2022

Full-stack payments company Checkout.com is rolling out enhancements to its authentication product to help online businesses reduce abandoned carts as evolving strong customer authentication (SCA) requirements kick in across Europe.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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COVID Fraud Could Hit $163B, Experts Say
August 17, 2022

While 1,500 people have been charged with pandemic fraud and 450 have been convicted, investigators are still chasing down abundant leads in what could top $163 billion illegally siphoned from COVID unemployment insurance (UI) benefits alone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Authorized Push Payment Fraud Is Fastest Growing Scam for One Good Reason
August 17, 2022

The financial services industry has done a good job safeguarding consumers from third-party fraud — that age-old ruse in which bad actors steal personal information, card numbers or passwords to access victims’ bank accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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SEC Charges 3 in Connection With 2017 Equifax Data Breach
August 16, 2022

Three individuals have been charged with illegally tipping and trading in the securities of Equifax before its public announcement of a big cyber intrusion and data breach from 2017, the SEC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Crypto Insiders Edgy over Quantum Computing’s Looming Threat to Blockchain Security
August 11, 2022

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What the UK’s Economic Crime Bills Mean for Anti-Money Laundering Fight
August 09, 2022

Last week saw the implementation of the U.K.’s long-awaited “Register of Overseas Entities,” a cornerstone of the government’s Economic Crime Act. But what is “economic crime” and why has the U.K. been moved to legislate against it? Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Digital Authentication Firm Twilio Says Hackers Accessed Customer Data
August 08, 2022

Digital authentication company Twilio said some employees and customers were victims of a hack, a Bloomberg report said Monday (Aug. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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76% of Merchants Prefer to Manage Chargeback Disputes With Third-Party Tools
August 08, 2022

An unwelcome side effect of the eCommerce and digital payments boom is the burden of chargebacks and disputes, and more merchants and brands are finding they are better handled by specialized third-party solutions with advanced dispute resolution capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form...