Swiss regulator reminds blockchain FinTech companies that they “cannot be allowed to circumvent” AML...
Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has issued new guidance for blockchain and cryptocurrency FinTech companies, warning them against breaking anti-money laundering (AML) laws.
Another 12 FinTech startups coming out of Y Combinator this year
From automated background checks to cryptocurrency banks, Y Combinator’s second demo day for its latest batch presented a dozen new enterprises to look out for.
Visa releases new security tools to combat payment fraud
Visa has released a suite of security capabilities which will help prevent and disrupt payment fraud.
Mobileum acquires WeDo Technologies to boost anti-fraud technology
Mobileum, an analytics-based roaming and risk management platform, has acquired WeDo Technologies for an undisclosed amount.
Fraudsters and criminals stole $4.26bn from cryptocurrency users in the first six months of...
Insider thefts were the most common form of cryptocurrency theft, according to cryptocurrency tracker CipherTrace’s latest report.
FinCEN director says casinos play a key role in fighting financial crimes
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) director Kenneth A. Blanco believes casinos have a key role to play when it comes to preventing financial crimes.
Singapore’s central bank is targeting onshore shell companies involved in money laundering
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has announced it has closed several onshore shell companies’ accounts in the last 12 months in an effort to tackle money laundering.
Cryptocurrency stakeholders in the Czech Republic to face stricter rules
The Czech Republic is doubling down on new rules around cryptocurrencies as part of its anti-money laundering efforts.
What is strong customer authentication and why should you care?
The EU is enforcing new rules for online payments on September 14. For creative RegTech and FinTech businesses, the new legislation could present massive opportunities.
Emailage teams up with Featurespace to boost e-commerce and financial services’ cybersecurity
Financial services organizations just got another way to beef up their protection against online application fraud as Emailage, the online fraud prevention and email risk assessment company, has signed a partnership with Featurespace, the risk detection and fraud prevention company.