As the greater developed world continues to be exposed to the allure of decentralized finance via cryptocurrencies, cyber-criminals have shifted their focus to using these payment forms for laundering ill-gotten funds. The international regulators and government agencies continue to crackdown on this space for this very reason, the first month of 2025 alone saw multiple […]
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The battle between SWIFT and XRP represents a clash between traditional and modern payment networks vying for dominance in cross-border transactions. SWIFT, a decades-old system used by over 11,000 financial institutions worldwide, relies on a network of correspondent banks to send secure payment messages. SWIFT is a messaging network that banks use to send payment […]
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As we navigate the early months of 2025, the European Union’s comprehensive anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) reform package is entering a crucial phase. This article provides essential updates on the current state of these reforms and their imminent implications for financial institutions. The Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA): Preparing for Launch AMLA, the […]
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