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Singapore Cracks Down on $456 Million ‘Scam Mule’ Problem
Security & Fraud // September 17, 2025

Regulators and law enforcement agencies in Singapore are taking steps to target so-called “scam mules.” 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,...

SEC Alleges Georgia-Based First Liberty Building & Loan Operated Ponzi Scheme
Security & Fraud // July 11, 2025

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 and owner, Edwin Brant Frost IV, alleging that they operated a Ponzi scheme. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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

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 Banking Committee Wednesday (July 9). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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

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 Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Interviews & Exclusives
‘Not a Get Out of Jail Free Card:’ Boies Schiller’s Dan Boyle on Crypto’s Regulatory Reset

April 23, 2025
The U.S. government’s evolving approach to crypto regulation could mark a pivotal moment for payments innovation. 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 […]

Trending: AI Gets Smarter on Fraud and Financial Crime as New Models Boost Security

July 24, 2024
In a world inundated with data, traditional methods of financial crime detection are becoming inadequate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential

March 29, 2024
The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

SBF May Be 57 When He Finishes Serving Time

March 28, 2024
When the facts are crystal clear, often the only recourse is to appeal to emotion. That’s the tack that convicted crypto criminal and former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal defense hewed to on...

Quick Reads
Frank Founder Gets 7 Years for Defrauding JPMorgan

September 30, 2025
Startup founder Charlie Javice has been sentenced to seven years in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase. 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 receive […]

Singapore Cracks Down on $456 Million ‘Scam Mule’ Problem

September 17, 2025
Regulators and law enforcement agencies in Singapore are taking steps to target so-called “scam mules.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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

July 11, 2025
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 and owner, Edwin Brant Frost...

Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin Says Blockchain Can Facilitate Action Against Criminals

July 09, 2025
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 Banking Committee Wednesday (July 9)....