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Bitcoin Daily: Korean Commission Suggests Allowing FIs To Offer Crypto; China’s OneConnect Platform Supports New Blockchain Financing Product

PYMNTS

In other crypto news , cryptocurrency tax automation software TaxBit has raised $5 million in funding. TaxBit was founded by software developers, tax attorneys and CPAs to automate and simplify tax compliance for crypto users. ” TaxBit will use the funding to speed up customer growth, and make its products better.

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Community banks are thriving in Texas

Independent Banker

With the record growth of San Antonio, Houston and Austin, southern Texas is becoming a hub for business. The 2020 Census quantified the growth many residents were already sensing: Austin grew by 33% between 2010 and 2020, earning it the rank of fastest-growing large metro. Photo by Dennis Burnett. By Mindy Charski.

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FinCEN AML/CTF Priorities Part 8: Drug Trafficking Organizations

Abrigo

Danielle Austin-Rios , CAMS also contributed to this article From drug cartels to street gangs, the illegal drug market has been a consistent moneymaker for drug trafficking organizations (DTOs), and there is no end or slowdown in sight. Going Forward. What can community financial institutions do?

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AltFin Shines As Investor Interest In B2B FinTech Continues

PYMNTS

The company offers small businesses an easier way to navigate “red tape” and maintain regulatory compliance. The Austin, Texas-based company charges a monthly fee to automatically provide small businesses with annual reports and forms needed to file taxes and other legal documents within the state.

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10 Lessons We Learned at the Nacha Smarter Faster Payment Conference

South State Correspondent

The major themes of fraud, artificial intelligence (AI), expansion of instant payments, open banking, and regulation were particularly relevant to your roles as executives, risk managers, compliance officers, and technology leaders. The law firm of Sidley Austin held a session on the CFPB’s uniqueness.

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Finovate Alumni News

Fintech Labs Insights

Fiserv launches Prologue Risk Manager to streamline and simplify compliance. The Beast Apps introduces comprehensive MiFID II compliance integration solution, Minotaur. Hyperwallet begins 24/7 support amidst launch of new Austin contact center. Hyperwallet begins 24/7 support amidst launch of new Austin contact center.

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SourceMedia’s Small Business Banking Conference Show – No Shortage of Innovation

William Mills

Customer experience, automation, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), ease of use, flexibility – all of these were part of the discussions at this year’s SourceMedia’s Small Business Banking Conference in Austin, Texas. 9spokes.com.