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Wise Settles States’ Allegations of Inadequacies in AML/CFT Program
AML // July 09, 2025

Six state regulators have secured a $4.2 million settlement from Wise US that resolves the regulators’ allegations that the company had inadequacies in its Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) program. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Financial Technology Protection Act Passes House, Heads to Senate
AML // July 22, 2024

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday (July 22) that is designed to combat the use of financial technology for illicit finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Treasury Department to Use ‘Automation and Innovation’ to Fight Illicit Finance
AML // May 16, 2024

The Department of the Treasury has outlined the priorities it will pursue this year to step up the fight against illicit finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Report: Hamas Received $41 Million in Crypto Since 2021
Cryptocurrency // October 10, 2023

The recent attack on Israel by Hamas reportedly may have been funded in part by cryptocurrency.  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...

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FinCEN Seeks Comments on Proposed Survey About AML/CFT Compliance Costs

September 29, 2025
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is seeking comments on a proposed survey designed to gather information on the direct compliance costs incurred by non-bank financial institutions with anti-money laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

Wise Settles States’ Allegations of Inadequacies in AML/CFT Program

July 09, 2025
Six state regulators have secured a $4.2 million settlement from Wise US that resolves the regulators’ allegations that the company had inadequacies in its Bank Secrecy Act, anti-money laundering (AML) and...

Financial Technology Protection Act Passes House, Heads to Senate

July 22, 2024
The House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday (July 22) that is designed to combat the use of financial technology for illicit finance. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Treasury Department to Use ‘Automation and Innovation’ to Fight Illicit Finance

May 16, 2024
The Department of the Treasury has outlined the priorities it will pursue this year to step up the fight against illicit finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...