AML

Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to a set of laws, regulations, and procedures intended to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. Though anti-money-laundering laws cover a relatively limited range of transactions and criminal behaviors, their implications are far-reaching.

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EU Lawmakers to Discuss Fate of NFT, Private Wallets in Crypto Regulation 

EU Lawmakers to Discuss Fate of NFT, Private Wallets in Crypto Regulation 
EU Lawmakers to Discuss Fate of NFT, Private Wallets in Crypto Regulation 
June 28, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

This week, members of the EU Parliament and the European Commission and representatives of the member states will continue the negotiations regarding the scope of...

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Congress Closer to Passing Major Money Laundering Rule
Congress Closer to Passing Major Money Laundering Rule
June 24, 2022  |  AML

U.S. legislators say they are getting closer to adopting what could be the biggest anti-money laundering (AML) reforms in decades. Get the Full Story Complete...

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5 EU Startups Making Waves in the AML Technology Space
5 EU Startups Making Waves in the AML Technology Space
June 20, 2022  |  Startups

The current wave of anti-money laundering (AML) technology has been largely precipitated by a series of directives issued by the European Parliament since 2015. Nevertheless,...

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This Week in US TechREG: SEC, Crypto Community Exchange Warnings; CFPB Wants Credit Reporting Standards in BNPL Sector
This Week in US TechREG: SEC, Crypto Community Exchange Warnings; CFPB Wants Credit Reporting Standards...
June 17, 2022  |  Technology

This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the crypto community have been sending warnings to each other: the SEC chair said there was...

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EBA’s Report Includes Crypto, Payments and AML as 2022 Priorities 
EBA’s Report Includes Crypto, Payments and AML as 2022 Priorities 
June 17, 2022  |  Bank Regulation

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published on Wednesday, June 15, its Annual Report which describes in detail the activities and achievements of the Authority in...

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US, UK Encourage Privacy-Enhancing Innovation to Combat Money Laundering
US, UK Encourage Privacy-Enhancing Innovation to Combat Money Laundering
June 15, 2022  |  AML

The U.S. and U.K. governments announced on Monday (June 13) a new joint initiative to encourage the development of privacy-enhancing technology (PET) that could be...

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OCC Seeks Data on Crypto Assets and Identity Theft 
OCC Seeks Data on Crypto Assets and Identity Theft 
June 14, 2022  |  Regulation

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published last week, on June 7 and 8, two notices seeking comments about the agency’s plans...

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Treasury Dept Sec: Crypto Wallet ID Rules Will Allow Innovation
Treasury Dept Sec: Crypto Wallet ID Rules Will Allow Innovation
June 10, 2022  |  Crypto Wallet

A proposal being reviewed by the U.S. Treasury Department that would ID who controls unhosted cryptocurrency wallets would also allow innovations related to fighting financial...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: The Challenges of Complying With Digital Identity Regulations
PYMNTS Intelligence: The Challenges of Complying With Digital Identity Regulations
June 09, 2022  |  eCommerce

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