SEC Publishes Listing Standards for Crypto ETPs
The United States SEC has published new exchange filings outlining generic listing standards for crypto…
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Understanding a Sanctions Screening ‘Name Hit’ and What Happens Next
Imagine this: You’re a compliance analyst, coffee in hand, scrolling through routine customer onboarding applications. Suddenly, your screening software flags a “hit.” The screen flashes, an alert pops up, and…
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Algeria Bans All Crypto-Related Activity
Algeria has officially joined countries like China in placing a blanket ban on all cryptocurrency-related…
Role of AML Business Risk Assessment: A Deep Dive for Modern Financial Institutions
You might be thinking, “My business is legitimate, why worry about money launderers?” Well, unfortunately,…
Navigating the Global Virtual Asset Landscape: A “How-To” Guide for Comprehensive VASP Compliance
The global virtual asset (VA) industry is characterized by innovation, rapid growth, and an increasingly…
Democrats Probe William Pulte over Considering Crypto in Mortgages
A group of five Democratic senators has launched a probe into the Federal Housing Finance…
The UAE’s Money Maze: New Rules Reshape How You Send, Spend, and Save Digitally
For anyone living or doing business in the UAE, moving money around has always been…
How Financial Firms Can Navigate AML Compliance: In-House vs. Outsourced Approaches
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at your bank or the crypto exchange…
Why Perfect Data is the Secret to Financial Strength in the Digital Age
In today’s fast-moving financial world, where traditional banking meets the exciting new realm of digital…
The Silent Protectors: How an Alliance in the Middle East Fights Global Financial Crime
Think of it as a global cat-and-mouse chase — but the stakes are billions of…
White House To Release Policy Report on Digital Assets July 30
Donald Trump and his crypto team, the President’s Digital Asset Working Group, will release a…
Country Risk Scoring: Applying the Methodology and Managing Risk
In the first part of this series, we explored the foundational pillars of country risk…
Country Risk Scoring: Understanding the Core Pillars of AML/CFT Risk Assessment
How well does your business understand the risks tied to different countries? In today’s complex…
Navigating VARA Compliance in Dubai: A Comprehensive Guide for VASPs
Thinking of launching a crypto business in Dubai? You’re not alone. The city has quickly…
FATF Travel Rule: From Theory to Implementation
The global financial landscape is constantly evolving, and nowhere is this more evident than in…
OFAC vs. UN Sanctions Compliance: Understanding the Key Differences
If you’re working in compliance, banking, crypto, trade, or even diplomacy, you’ll eventually come across…
Treasury Secretary Advises Trump Against Firing Fed Chair
In the latest Trump Vs. Powell saga, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has come up…
Mastercard Policy Chief Praises the Stablecoin Act
President Donald Trump signed the Stablecoin Act into law at the White House. Several institutions…
U.S. Banks Ask OCC to Hit Pause on Crypto Bank Charters
A coalition of major U.S. banking and credit union associations, including the American Bankers Association…
Dubai’s VARA Unveils Comprehensive Digital Asset Rulebook: A Deep Dive into New Classifications for a Global Crypto Hub
In a significant move to solidify its standing as a global leader in the digital…
