Latest Cryptocurrency Threats
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NewsPrivacy concerns slowing UK decision on digital cash
The United Kingdom remains uncertain about the implementation of a state-backed digital pound, deferring any decision until at least next year amid persisting privacy concerns.
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FeatureThe Complex World of NFTs and Financial Crime
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are perhaps best known as a way to assign digital “ownership” to pictures of cartoon monkeys. But a new report from Elliptic claims that NFT-based platforms are being used to launder millions of dollars of illicit funds.
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FeatureCrypto Service Sanctioned In a Complex and Evolving Risk Landscape
Image Source: Imgur - The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a “virtual currency mixer” for failing to prevent money laundering by foreign cybercriminals. The developer behind the project was arrested in Amsterdam two days after the sanction was announced.
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FeatureAnother Bad Week Underlines Crypto’s Security Problem
Two crypto heists this week caused nearly $200 million in losses. Seemingly every week there are stories about similar incidents. But is there a security problem with the blockchain itself, or with the software and systems designed to facilitate its use?
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FeatureEmerging Threats Within Bribery, Corruption, & AML
Even with strategies and processes designed at mitigating bribery and corruption, these threats appear to be continuously emerging as individuals throughout the organization can and will find ways to sneak past these safeguards and utilize resources for their own personal gain.
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WebinarKeeping pace with emerging threats: Summer 2022 Round-up
In this webinar, our threat intelligence team share some of the latest threats and trends they’ve uncovered, including cryptocurrency scams exploiting Ukrainian donation appeals, LinkedIn impersonation emails targeting job hunters, and zero-day exploits circulating on the dark web.
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FeatureThe Expanded Threat of Money Laundering through NFTs and Digital Assets
It’s a tale as old as time how to cheat the state. Real estate and art have long been a common refuge for financial sleight of hand.
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FeatureAI, AML regulations and AML monitoring centre stage at FinCrime Focus: Anti-Money Laundering
FinCrime Focus: Anti-Money Laundering delivered expert insight and guidance for financial leaders and senior practitioners working within financial crime.
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VideoThe State of Crypto Regulations 2022 and Beyond: Focusing on the USA and Europe
A discussion of how well regulators are actually doing - beyond the rhetoric - in terms of supporting and promoting regtech solutions for crypto, and how the private sector would engage with regulators on the topic.
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VideoProtection Against Crypto-Fraud: A Look at What Steps Need to be Implemented
This session takes a look at how cryptocurrency frauds happen and how they can be avoided.
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VideoGetting Ahead and Staying Ahead of Crypto Regulations in 2022
Investment, it is crucial to assess their potential role within a portfolio – such as diversification benefits and return enhancement – versus the risks, which include volatility, liquidity, and regulation, among others.
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NewsDay two at FinCrime Global explores crypto-regulation and the EU’s anti-money laundering tactics
FinCrime Global’s second day delivered more expert insight for financial leaders and senior practitioners working within financial crime.
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NewsFinCrime Global explores compliance and FinTech in the fight against financial crime
Regulatory compliance and financial technology took centre stage on day one of FinCrime Global.
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NewsEurope to toughen up on crypto transfers to close net on financial criminals
The European Union is making moves to shore up security around the transfers of cryptocurrency as part of a programme of measures designed to enhance governance and control in the rapidly evolving crypto sector.
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NewsNew US bill aims to reduce Russian use of cryptocurrency
Democratic senators in the United States have brought in a new bill to allow the US president to restrict overseas cryptocurrency companies in their dealings with sanctioned Russian organisations.
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NewsBlockchain venture boosts jobs and crypto usage in Kansas, US
Residents of the US state of Kansas are benefiting from access to cutting-edge crypto technology thanks to a new venture by the cryptocurrency platform, Blockchain.
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NewsBSV blockchain ticking ESG boxes
New independent research has identified BSV as the most energy efficient blockchain offering.
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NewsSwiss city of Lugano becoming a blockchain and crypto-friendly centre
This November, the Lugano Living Lab has been promoting an unprecedented exhibition in Lugano, Switzerland, that explores the fascinating world of NFT and crypto-themed workshops.
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NewsBlockchain could bring massive health sector savings in US and beyond
Traditionally, blockchain technology has been associated with cryptocurrency, but the technologies applications are far wider reaching.
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NewsFrance to become global leaders in blockchain and crypto
France is set to become a global leader in the blockchain and crypto industry following a new tech deal announced recently.