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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New York AG Wants More Info From Crypto Traders
New York AG Wants More Info From Crypto Traders
April 18, 2018  |  Regulation

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has announced the launch of the Virtual Markets Integrity Initiative, a fact-finding inquiry into the policies and practices of...

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Correspondent Banking’s Decline Disproportionately Impacts Islamic Banking
Correspondent Banking’s Decline Disproportionately Impacts Islamic Banking
April 17, 2018  |  B2B Payments

A new report by the General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI) said the decline of correspondent banking relationships disproportionately impacts Islamic financial...

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Cryptocurrency Exchanges Begin Going With The Grain Of Regulation
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Begin Going With The Grain Of Regulation
April 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Intense industry hype and alarming cryptocurrency volatility have led regulators the world over to perk up their ears to the growing number of cryptocurrency exchanges....

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Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin ‘Creator’ Faces Plagiarism Allegations, BoA Says Bitcoin Greatest Bubble In History
Bitcoin Daily: Bitcoin ‘Creator’ Faces Plagiarism Allegations, BoA Says Bitcoin Greatest Bubble In History
April 12, 2018  |  Bitcoin

The Vietnamese government is calling for a crackdown on cryptocurrency, Reuters reported. Through a directive, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc instructed multiple governmental bodies to...

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Australia’s AUSTRAC To Regulate Crypto Firms
Australia’s AUSTRAC To Regulate Crypto Firms
April 11, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

In Australia, cryptocurrencies are getting more scrutiny from regulators. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Why Correspondent Banking’s Shrinkage Means Risky Business For FIs
Why Correspondent Banking’s Shrinkage Means Risky Business For FIs
April 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Correspondent banking is among the most vital avenues for businesses — from international conglomerates to small firms in emerging markets — to facilitate business across...

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Blockchain As Both A Preventer And Perpetrator Of Fraud
Blockchain As Both A Preventer And Perpetrator Of Fraud
April 04, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Of all the purported benefits of blockchain, iron-clad security may be the most lauded, with much of the proliferation of blockchain experimentation being fueled by...

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A Smarter Digital Footprint To Authenticate Customer Behavior
A Smarter Digital Footprint To Authenticate Customer Behavior
March 29, 2018  |  Authentication

Most people believe that their personal information is for sale on the dark web — and they’re probably right. That only makes the job of...

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Diamonds (And Gold) Are A Blockchain’s Best Friend
Diamonds (And Gold) Are A Blockchain’s Best Friend
March 28, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Supply chain management is one of the most promising applications for blockchain technology, thanks to distributed ledger technology’s promise of heightened transparency and streamlined data...

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