AML

Anti-money laundering (AML) refers to a set of laws, regulations, and procedures intended to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income. Though anti-money-laundering laws cover a relatively limited range of transactions and criminal behaviors, their implications are far-reaching.

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DOJ Asks Congress for Tools to Limit NFT Money-Laundering Risk
DOJ Asks Congress for Tools to Limit NFT Money-Laundering Risk
September 22, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

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Nasdaq to Launch Crypto Custody Service for Institutional Investors
Nasdaq to Launch Crypto Custody Service for Institutional Investors
September 21, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Nasdaq has announced a new business, Nasdaq Digital Assets, which will promote institutional participation in digital assets, a press release said Tuesday (Sept. 20). Get...

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Sardine Raises $51M for Fraud Prevention Solutions for FinTechs, DeFi
Sardine Raises $51M for Fraud Prevention Solutions for FinTechs, DeFi
September 20, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Sardine, which provides fraud, compliance and instant settlement solutions, has gotten $51.5 million in Series B financing, which will go toward product development and marketing...

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US Takes Indirect Aim at Anonymity-Focused Crypto Coins
US Takes Indirect Aim at Anonymity-Focused Crypto Coins
September 19, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The most notable thing about the cryptocurrency exchange Huobi’s decision to delist seven anonymity-focused “privacy coins” beginning Monday (Sept. 19) is that it comes just...

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62% of Large Banks Report Increases in Financial Crime
62% of Large Banks Report Increases in Financial Crime
September 13, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Managing the Costs and Challenges of Regulatory Compliance
PYMNTS Intelligence: Managing the Costs and Challenges of Regulatory Compliance
September 06, 2022  |  Consumer Payments

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Lawsuits Show Crypto KYC Can Help Recover Losses
Lawsuits Show Crypto KYC Can Help Recover Losses
September 02, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

One of the biggest issues virtually all crypto regulations seek to fix is the need to identify the parties in every transaction, which is difficult...

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Report: Feds Investigate Binance Over Bank Secrecy Violations
Report: Feds Investigate Binance Over Bank Secrecy Violations
September 01, 2022  |  Regulation

Federal authorities are investigating whether cryptocurrency exchange Binance violated the Bank Secrecy Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Wise Fined $360K for AML Violations by Abu Dhabi Regulator
Wise Fined $360K for AML Violations by Abu Dhabi Regulator
August 30, 2022  |  Legal

Money transfer service Wise has been fined $360,000 in Abu Dhabi for violating anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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