Bank Secrecy Act news and trends

Tax ID Rule Changes Open Door for AI-Powered Bank Verification
Banking // June 30, 2025

The digital age demands banks find new ways to ascertain at the point of onboarding that customers, whether enterprise clients or individuals, are who they say they are. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

3 Takeaways as Enforcement Actions and Data Breaches Roil BaaS Models
Banking // June 02, 2025

As nonbank enterprises offer financial services, aided by traditional financial institutions and FinTechs, the emergence of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) model has promised to transform lending and platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Report: Crypto Firm Anchorage Digital Bank Investigated by Homeland Security
Cryptocurrency // April 14, 2025

Crypto company Anchorage Digital Bank is reportedly being investigated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

Block Fined $40 Million for Cash App’s Anti-Money Laundering Failures
AML // April 10, 2025

Block will pay a $40 million penalty over anti-money laundering deficiencies in its Cash App. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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3 Takeaways as Enforcement Actions and Data Breaches Roil BaaS Models

June 02, 2025
As nonbank enterprises offer financial services, aided by traditional financial institutions and FinTechs, the emergence of the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) model has promised to transform lending and platforms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

Congress Urged to Reform AML Rules, Repeal Corporate Transparency Act Amid Rising Fraud Costs

April 01, 2025
Witnesses from the ranks of business and banking told lawmakers that efforts to fight payment and investment scams must be aided by a “whole government” approach, along with fine-tuning of...

ADP: Pandemic Prompts Firms To Replace Checks With Pay Cards

June 29, 2020
The pandemic has spurred businesses — by necessity — to use digital means to interact with their employees and to keep operations humming. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Quick Reads
OCC Clears Anchorage Digital After Crypto Scrutiny

August 21, 2025
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has terminated a 3-year-old enforcement action against Anchorage Digital Bank, the first federally chartered cryptocurrency-focused bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Report: Crypto Firm Anchorage Digital Bank Investigated by Homeland Security

April 14, 2025
Crypto company Anchorage Digital Bank is reportedly being investigated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Block Fined $40 Million for Cash App’s Anti-Money Laundering Failures

April 10, 2025
Block will pay a $40 million penalty over anti-money laundering deficiencies in its Cash App. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

BofA CEO: Over-Regulation Bars Customers From Banking System

February 25, 2025
Another big bank CEO says that claims about politically motivated “debanking” are unfounded. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...