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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SEC Alleges Georgia-Based First Liberty Building & Loan Operated Ponzi Scheme

SEC Alleges Georgia-Based First Liberty Building & Loan Operated Ponzi Scheme
SEC Alleges Georgia-Based First Liberty Building & Loan Operated Ponzi Scheme
July 11, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Friday (July 11) that it filed charges against Newnan, Georgia-based First Liberty Building & Loan and its founder...

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Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin Says Blockchain Can Facilitate Action Against Criminals
Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin Says Blockchain Can Facilitate Action Against Criminals
July 09, 2025  |  Blockchain

The United States can benefit from blockchain technology if regulators embrace its “transparency, speed and programmability,” Chainalysis Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Levin told the Senate...

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Tether Invests in Crystal Intelligence to Combat Illicit Stablecoin Use
Tether Invests in Crystal Intelligence to Combat Illicit Stablecoin Use
July 08, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Digital asset company Tether has invested in blockchain analytics firm Crystal Intelligence, saying the move will support Tether’s efforts to combat illicit stablecoin use. Get the Full...

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FinCEN Lets Banks Collect Customer Tax Info From Third Parties
FinCEN Lets Banks Collect Customer Tax Info From Third Parties
June 29, 2025  |  Digital Identity

The Treasury Department has debuted rule changes designed to help banks maintain compliance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Worldline Defends Itself Against Claims in ‘Dirty Payments’ Probe
Worldline Defends Itself Against Claims in ‘Dirty Payments’ Probe
June 25, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Worldline’s shares plunged Wednesday (June 25) as media reports alleged the company concealed customer fraud. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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FATF Adds New Countries to Financial Crime Prevention Deficiencies List
FATF Adds New Countries to Financial Crime Prevention Deficiencies List
June 24, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its list of countries with financial-crime-prevention deficiencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Financial Crimefighters NetGuardians and Intix Merge Into Vyntra
Financial Crimefighters NetGuardians and Intix Merge Into Vyntra
June 22, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

Financial crime prevention firm NetGuardians has merged with transaction data analytics provider Intix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes
US Seizes $225.3 Million in Cryptocurrency Tied to Investment Fraud Schemes
June 18, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint Wednesday (June 18) targeting over $225.3 million in cryptocurrency that it said is connected to the theft...

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