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Geolocation Puts A Pin In Anti-Fraud Solutions

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With it, financial institutions need to strengthen their compliance to mitigate the risk of running afoul of the law. Certainly, the use and availability of cryptocurrencies is another emerging area that is contending with its own unique set of compliance issues, but it is also one Wingert said appears to be closing gaps in regulation.

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Blockchain for KYC: Game-changing RegTech Innovation

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While blockchain’s decentralized, distributed-ledger technology is most popularly known as the basis for cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, among the thought leaders with whom I work this is only scratching the surface of the potential of blockchain for business. Customer Experience. Figure 1: Business Problem of KYC Today.

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How Bitbuy Is Keeping Crime Out Of Crypto

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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. Tackling such fraud issues requires cryptocurrency trading platforms to take a variety of approaches. More than $1.2 Low-Friction KYC.

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Deep Dive: Cracking Down On Cryptocurrency Exchange Cybercrime With AML/KYC Compliance

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Cryptocurrency is one of the fastest-moving industries in the digital world, with a market that was valued at $1.03 Bitcoin is one of the most famous names in the cryptocurrency space, accounting for $6 billion in daily transactions among 153 million registered user addresses. Cryptocurrency-related crimes totaled $4.3

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FHFA announces Office of Financial Technology

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The FHFA also issued a request for information (“RFI”) seeking public input on how to facilitate responsible innovation, identify barriers or challenges to implementing fintech into housing finance, support equity for homeowners and renters, and increase efficiency and effectiveness in the compliance and regulatory processes.

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IBM playing key role in Canadian summit to modernize payment systems

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Compliance. Cryptocurrencies. It involves fighting security threats that continue to grow in complexity and scope reducing fraud, meet regulatory and compliance laws, and providing an intuitive, streamlined customer experience, all while looking to lower operating and overhead costs. Topics include: AI. Biometrics.

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Artificial Intelligence: From Hollywood to the Mainstream

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AI that is biased, unexplainable and/or producing incorrect or inconsistent results can result in regulatory and compliance concerns for any financial institution unlucky enough to use it. With the proper training, the data will signal a variety of transaction frauds immediately, helping mitigate losses and protect both customers and banks.