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.

AML

Nasdaq to Launch Crypto Custody Service for Institutional Investors

Nasdaq to Launch Crypto Custody Service for Institutional Investors
Nasdaq to Launch Crypto Custody Service for Institutional Investors
September 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Nasdaq has announced a new business, Nasdaq Digital Assets, which will promote institutional participation in digital assets, a press release said Tuesday (Sept. 20). Get...

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Sardine Raises $51M for Fraud Prevention Solutions for FinTechs, DeFi
Sardine Raises $51M for Fraud Prevention Solutions for FinTechs, DeFi
September 20, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

Sardine, which provides fraud, compliance and instant settlement solutions, has gotten $51.5 million in Series B financing, which will go toward product development and marketing...

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US Takes Indirect Aim at Anonymity-Focused Crypto Coins
US Takes Indirect Aim at Anonymity-Focused Crypto Coins
September 19, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The most notable thing about the cryptocurrency exchange Huobi’s decision to delist seven anonymity-focused “privacy coins” beginning Monday (Sept. 19) is that it comes just...

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62% of Large Banks Report Increases in Financial Crime
62% of Large Banks Report Increases in Financial Crime
September 13, 2022  |  Cybersecurity

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Managing the Costs and Challenges of Regulatory Compliance
PYMNTS Intelligence: Managing the Costs and Challenges of Regulatory Compliance
September 06, 2022  |  Consumer Payments

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Lawsuits Show Crypto KYC Can Help Recover Losses
Lawsuits Show Crypto KYC Can Help Recover Losses
September 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

One of the biggest issues virtually all crypto regulations seek to fix is the need to identify the parties in every transaction, which is difficult...

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Report: Feds Investigate Binance Over Bank Secrecy Violations
Report: Feds Investigate Binance Over Bank Secrecy Violations
September 01, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Federal authorities are investigating whether cryptocurrency exchange Binance violated the Bank Secrecy Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Wise Fined $360K for AML Violations by Abu Dhabi Regulator
Wise Fined $360K for AML Violations by Abu Dhabi Regulator
August 30, 2022  |  Legal & Regulation

Money transfer service Wise has been fined $360,000 in Abu Dhabi for violating anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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