Financial Crime

Financial crime is defined as crime that is specifically committed against property. These crimes are almost always committed for the personal benefit of the criminal, and they involve an illegal conversion of ownership of the property that is involved.

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Crypto Exchange Bybit Reports Hack, Analysts Estimate $1.5 Billion Loss
Crypto Exchange Bybit Reports Hack, Analysts Estimate $1.5 Billion Loss
February 21, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit said Friday (Feb. 21) that a cyberattacker stole some of its holdings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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SEC Replaces Crypto Unit With Team to Probe ‘Cyber-Related Misconduct’
SEC Replaces Crypto Unit With Team to Probe ‘Cyber-Related Misconduct’
February 20, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

The Securities and Exchange Commission has created a unit to protect retail investors against fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Adoption of AI in Cybersecurity Grows, but Experts Say Risks Remain High
Adoption of AI in Cybersecurity Grows, but Experts Say Risks Remain High
January 21, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

With scams, fraud and new ways for criminals to commit financial crimes springing up seemingly by the hour, the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland,...

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Chainalysis Acquires Hexagate to Combat Crypto Theft
Chainalysis Acquires Hexagate to Combat Crypto Theft
December 18, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has acquired Hexagate, security provider to companies like Coinbase and Consensys. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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British Think Tank: Paying Whistleblowers Could Be ‘Pivotal’ in Preventing Fraud
British Think Tank: Paying Whistleblowers Could Be ‘Pivotal’ in Preventing Fraud
December 08, 2024  |  Fraud Prevention

A British defense/security think tank says the country should pay whistleblowers to prevent fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Report: TD Bank Close to Adding Compliance Monitors
Report: TD Bank Close to Adding Compliance Monitors
November 25, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

TD Bank reportedly is working to select compliance monitors to track its progress on risk and controls and report to regulators, as ordered by the U.S....

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Federal Reserve Bars CEO Convicted of Embezzlement From Banking Industry
Federal Reserve Bars CEO Convicted of Embezzlement From Banking Industry
November 21, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The Federal Reserve Board said Thursday (Nov. 21) that it prohibited Shan Hanes, a former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank who was convicted of embezzlement,...

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Financial Institutions Face Surge in Check Fraud
Financial Institutions Face Surge in Check Fraud
November 19, 2024  |  News

Banks, credit unions and brokerages are reportedly racing to keep up with a surge in check fraud as tips for committing the crime are being...

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Regulators: Financial Crime Enforcement Will Remain Priority Under Trump
Regulators: Financial Crime Enforcement Will Remain Priority Under Trump
November 14, 2024  |  Regulation

Banking regulators say a change in presidential administrations won’t change their approach to financial crime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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