Abrigo

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Most-read blogs on financial crime in 2022 Synthetic ID fraud, AML quality control, and SAR writing topics were among Abrigo's top blogs on AML/CFT and fraud this year. . Takeaway 1 AML/CFT and fraud professionals often keep up to date on industry trends by reading Abrigo's blog. Abrigo's top AML/CFT articles. Keep me informed.

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

The Acting Comptroller of the Currency of the United States, Keith Noreika, has stated that he is considering imposing a nationwide licensing program for cryptocurrency exchanges, similar to the licensing program recently enacted in Japan. Last week, Japan’s […].

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Italian police charged the former head of cryptocurrency exchange BitGrail, identified by the initials of “F.F.,” with money laundering, fraudulent banking and computer fraud, Reuters reported. “It cryptocurrency exchange Exmo reported a “major” security breach on Mon. They allege that F.F. Meanwhile, U.K.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Facebook’s Libra project has renewed focus on how cryptocurrencies are regulated, with current rules on the sector patchy and varying from country to country. The latest AMC/KYC Tracker examines current efforts to stop money laundering, fight fraud and improve customer identity authentication in the financial services space.

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APRIL 5, 2019

That could be the emerging story when it comes to smartphones and cryptocurrencies, given Samsung’s recent entry in this area of digital payments. But it is perhaps the presence of an in-built cryptocurrency wallet that represents the most significant departure from past devices” when it comes to the Galaxy S10. Better late than never?

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Perficient

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The economic risks of AI to the financial systems include everything from the potential for consumer and institutional fraud to algorithmic discrimination and AI-enabled cybersecurity risks. On June 6, 2024, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) Acting Chairman, Michael J.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2019

Aided by technology – and emboldened by the rise of cryptocurrencies – fraudsters are stepping up ransomware campaigns. We are seeing gangs involved in drug trafficking and firearms offenses turning to fraud, targeting victims across the U.K. Fraud that was in turn prevented by the unit amounted to as much as $8.2

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MARCH 8, 2019

United States prosecutors are bringing criminal charges against the leaders of OneCoin, a cryptocurrency, alleging they were operating a pyramid scheme worth in the multi-billions, when selling the currency. Ignatov is from Bulgaria and was charged with wire fraud conspiracy. The scheme amounts to fraud, prosecutors say.

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MARCH 11, 2020

This year also kicked off the implementation of the Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD), which included among its provisions requirements that cryptocurrency companies be more vigilant in preventing financial crimes from being committed over their platforms. Taking A Local Approach To Fighting Money Laundering, Fraud Worldwide.

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JANUARY 23, 2020

5AMLD’s impacts include strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations in the cryptocurrency space — something that has not pleased all the affected crypto companies. Worldpay On Modernizing Security To Foil eCommerce Fraud. Around The AML/KYC World. Get the full story in the Tracker.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Steve Chen, the mastermind behind a $147 million gemcoin fraud from 2013 to 2015, pleaded guilty of his crimes of tax evasion and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, reported on Wednesday (Feb. As part of his plea agreement, Chen admitted to operating the U.S.

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AUGUST 18, 2020

Binance helped catch a purported cybercrime organization behind an alleged $42 million laundering effort, according to a statement from the cryptocurrency exchange.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Financial services providers that slack on regulatory compliance and fail to safeguard their operations against money laundering, terrorist financing and other criminal activities may face damaged reputations and significant fines. The growing prevalence of cryptocurrencies is also complicating the finance sectors’ security efforts.

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DECEMBER 16, 2020

Through the integration with Plaid, Ternio users will be able to instantly authenticate bank accounts to help make transfers to their cryptocurrency-friendly BlockCard accounts, the release stated. Our customers will be able to link their existing financial institution to their crypto-friendly BlockCard bank account to easily move U.S.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

Looking back at 2019, and at cryptocurrencies, we may well make the declaration that fraudsters got a lot more brazen … which may mean 2020 is the year lawmakers and regulators clamp down through a global, concerted effort to root out financial crime. billion in fraud and theft seen last year. billion number is a huge jump from the $1.7

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As goes banking, so goes fraud. PYMNTS December 2020 AML/KYC Tracker® done in collaboration with Trulioo probes the heightened fraud climate accompanying the mobile-digital shift, zeroing in on key aspects of prevailing in the digital fraud wars. It has ever been thus.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

A former cryptocurrency exchange and its founder are facing charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the agency announced in a press release on Wednesday (Feb. Montroll operated an unregistered online securities exchange and defrauded its users by misappropriating their bitcoins. “We

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JUNE 21, 2019

The dispute over the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency ‘s (OCC’s) national bank charter, which became available to FinTech firms last year, has reportedly caused technology conglomerates to shy away from a tool that aims to provide nonbank firms with a more streamlined way to operate on a national level. Or does it?

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

If 2020 taught us anything about cryptocurrencies, it’s that they’ve reached a tipping point. Or maybe that cryptocurrencies have yet to go mainstream beyond the headlines because fraud still lurks. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies. Keeping An Eye On Fraud.

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AUGUST 21, 2018

Amid the headlines about cryptocurrency fraud, hacked digital wallets, data breaches and synthetic identities, some methods of making off with ill-gotten gains may fly a bit under the radar — they may even seem quaint. In South Africa, there’s been a rise in debit order fraud.

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JULY 15, 2019

billion is estimated to have been lost to cryptocurrency scams, thefts and fraud in the first quarter of 2019, and cybercriminals and scammers are not the only ones putting digital asset users at risk. Thwarting fraud and making usage as secure as possible are key concerns for Canadian trading platform Bitbuy. Facing Fraud.

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

Fraud continues to plague the digital world, despite the fortunes spent to curb it. Industries that operate solely online are some of the most vulnerable to fraud, including that of online travel. Developments From Around The World Of Digital Fraud. Developments From Around The World Of Digital Fraud.

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

With transactions that become irreversible almost instantaneously, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are winning new converts — among scammers eager to avoid credit card chargebacks that can eat into their ill-gotten gains. So, use your credit card to buy cryptocurrency that you give a scammer and you might be stuck.

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JANUARY 19, 2018

In the latest sign of regulatory action in the virtual currency realm, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against three virtual currency operators, with allegations that the trio had defrauded customers. In addition, the regulator charged, the three operators broke laws governing commodity trading.

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Perficient

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Navigating AML and OFAC Compliance Risks Regarding anti-money laundering (AML) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance risks, bank executives must navigate operational and compliance challenges tied to fintech relationships. Other, traditional financial crime risks, especially fraud, continue to demand banks’ vigilance.

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JUNE 17, 2020

The military’s need for tracking its multi-part, expensive operations has only increased with the introduction of 3D printing, according to Coindesk. Robert Farkas, the 33-year-old co-founder of crypto project Centra Tech , has pleaded guilty in court to conspiring to commit securities and wire fraud, Coindesk reported.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

And, while terrorist use of cryptocurrency is still evolving, certain terrorist groups have solicited cryptocurrency donations running into the millions of dollars via online social media campaigns.”. billion of cryptocurrency reportedly was lost to theft or fraud – double that of the previous year.

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JUNE 2, 2020

In the first five months of the year, cryptocurrency thefts, hacks and frauds totaled $1.4 Crypto intelligence company CipherTrace’s “ Spring 2020 Cryptocurrency Anti-Money Laundering and Crime Report ” revealed the thefts have escalated in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing global economic crisis.

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JANUARY 23, 2020

Cryptocurrency went from dark-web danger to high-tech investment opportunity seemingly overnight, and, as more consumers seek to use digital currency, more businesses are stepping into the space. The adoption of cryptocurrency among small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) may be larger than one might think.

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Takeaway 1 Effective AML/CFT programs require ongoing training to keep AML and fraud staff compliant. Training materials for anti-money laundering & fraud professionals. Below are some of the most popular resources to help fight money laundering and fraud in 2022. Complimentary AML info. From crypto to cannabis.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Chase On Using Machine Learning To Crack Fraud’s Goldilocks Conundrum. The global threat of fraud shows no signs of slowing down. Losses related to fraud are valued at $14.7 billion, according to the most recent DataVisor Fraud Index Report. Mastercard: Fraud-Fighting’s New Mantra — Test, Protect, Prevent.

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APRIL 26, 2019

Cryptocurrencies have had a rough week of it, evidenced by a double-digit percentage drop in bitcoin, arguably the marquee name in the space. The slide comes as the New York state attorney general has accused Bitfinex , a cryptocurrency exchange, of covering up missing funds — $850 million worth — through illegal transactions.

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MAY 20, 2020

And now the fraudsters, increasingly, seem to be eyeing bitcoin, the marquee name in cryptocurrency, as coin of the realm across the dark web. In another finding, late last year, CipherTrace reported that cryptocurrency-related theft was poised to hit $4.4 The digital age, of course, has given rise to digital scams.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

In today’s top news, $50 billion worth of cryptocurrency was transferred out of China, and Uber Health and NimbleRx have teamed on prescription delivery. Plus, Amazon has put some hiring on hold for its Alexa operation. Report: $50B in Cryptocurrency Moved Out of China. Report: Amazon Slows Alexa Staff Hiring to Improve Margin.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

“To meet this ambitious goal and stand out as central actors in the fight against the misuse of new technologies, including virtual assets, for laundering the proceeds of illegal activities, it is instrumental that FIUs continue to share their operational experiences and expertise.” . The Sunday (Feb. FinCEN Director Kenneth A.

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JUNE 22, 2020

Prosecutors allege Vinnik operated BTC-e without anti-money laundering (AML) controls and policies, which resulted in criminals laundering proceeds derived from illegal activities. Authorities also claim Vinnik operated several BTC-e accounts, including some tied to thefts from other virtual currency exchanges such as Mt.

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JUNE 8, 2020

The Securities & Exchange Commission ( SEC ) has moved to freeze the assets of a $12 million cryptocurrency mining and multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme, Coindesk reports. In Hong Kong, 39 percent of new FinTech firms launched in the last year are now operating via blockchain, Cointelgraph reported.

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