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.
BitMEX’s founders and its first employee were charged with contravening the Bank Secrecy Act and conspiring to violate the act, according to a Thursday (Oct....
Kenneth A. Blanco, director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), said banks need to be wary of risks with cryptocurrency, according to remarks planned...
Jumio, known for its suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity verification and online know your customer (KYC) products, is beefing up its anti-money laundering (AML)...
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Australian banking giant Westpac has agreed to a massive fine of $920 million ($1.3 million in Australian dollars) in a bid to put a money-laundering...
Remittances are a lifeline for those working abroad and sending funds to with loved ones back in their country of origin. But COVID-era workarounds like...
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Mobile remittances have become a financial lifeline for households around the globe, but the giant shift to mobile amid the pandemic has also opened the...
Cross-border remittances are a lifeline for many households who depend on family members working abroad to send funds home. These international money flows reached $689...