Bank Secrecy Act news and trends

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....

Congress Urged to Reform AML Rules, Repeal Corporate Transparency Act Amid Rising Fraud Costs
Fraud Prevention // 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 suspicious activity reporting — in addition to a repeal of the Corporate Transparency Act. Get the...

BofA CEO: Over-Regulation Bars Customers From Banking System
Banking // 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 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
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 free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

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...

Brink’s Settles Anti-Money Laundering Charges With DOJ and FinCEN

February 06, 2025
The Brink’s Company said Thursday (Feb. 6) that its subsidiary, Brink’s Global Services USA (BGS USA), reached agreement with two U.S. agencies to resolve investigations related to cross-border currency shipments...