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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With AML Proposal, ECB Gives Digital Euro Leg up on Bitcoin Payments
With AML Proposal, ECB Gives Digital Euro Leg up on Bitcoin Payments
March 31, 2022  |  CBDC

On Monday (March 28), EU lawmakers proposed an anti-money laundering (AML) regime that would require identification and screening for any cryptocurrency or stablecoin transaction, no...

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EU Lawmakers to Vote on Tougher Crypto Transaction Requirements 
EU Lawmakers to Vote on Tougher Crypto Transaction Requirements 
March 31, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Today, European lawmakers will vote on a proposal for a “regulation on information accompanying transfer of fund and certain crypto assets” (the so called “travel...

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FinCEN Data Shows Increase in Identity-Related Filings, Stressing Importance of KYC Programs
FinCEN Data Shows Increase in Identity-Related Filings, Stressing Importance of KYC Programs
March 30, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published Monday (March 28) its Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) data for 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today in Data: The Numbers in Money Laundering
Today in Data: The Numbers in Money Laundering
March 28, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in data, digital identity verification techniques can reduce money laundering and increase compliance. Plus, a former Paraguay congresswoman was sentenced in a money laundering...

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Former Paraguay Congress Member Sentenced for International Money Laundering Conspiracy
Former Paraguay Congress Member Sentenced for International Money Laundering Conspiracy
March 25, 2022  |  Legal

Cynthia Elizabeth Tarrago Diaz, once a member of Paraguay’s Congress, was sentenced to prison for her role in an international money laundering scheme, the U.S....

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NYC Party Planner Charged in $2.3M Bitcoin Laundering Case
NYC Party Planner Charged in $2.3M Bitcoin Laundering Case
March 25, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

Prosecutors in Manhattan have accused a former party producer of using bitcoin to launder millions in for a “rolodex of crooks” around the world. Get...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: How Digital Identity Can Reduce Money Laundering and Improve AML Compliance
PYMNTS Intelligence: How Digital Identity Can Reduce Money Laundering and Improve AML Compliance
March 25, 2022  |  Authentication

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AI-Powered Analytics Help FIs Sharpen AML Strategies
AI-Powered Analytics Help FIs Sharpen AML Strategies
March 25, 2022  |  AML

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OneAZ Credit Union on Leveraging Digital Identity to Ensure AML Compliance
OneAZ Credit Union on Leveraging Digital Identity to Ensure AML Compliance
March 24, 2022  |  Authentication

FIs with insufficient digital identity protocols risk being hit with a one-two punch from debilitating money laundering schemes as well as stiff government agency penalties...

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