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The United States May License Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Bank Innovation

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.

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FinCEN Announces New Digital Innovation Officer/Deputy Director

PYMNTS

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced Michael Mosier as its new digital innovation officer and deputy director. As Deputy Director, Mr. Mosier oversees FinCEN’s wide-ranging work to protect the financial integrity and national security of the United States,” the release states.

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10 NBFI AML Compliance Essentials

Abrigo

What NBFIs Should Know About Their AML Programs NBFI AML compliance requirements are top of mind in today's regulatory environment. Takeaway 1 NBFIs are agile and innovative and are competing head-to-head with traditional financial institutions. NBFIs’ AML compliance requirements. Here are 10 basics to ensure a sound program.

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FinCEN Strengthens Commitment to Digital Innovation

Abrigo

Key Takeaways FinCEN hires Digital Innovation Officer to prove commitment to innovation in BSA/AML. Abrigo embraces innovation with the introduction of artificial intelligence scenarios. Abrigo Embraces Innovation with Machine Learning Scenarios. So, what exactly is machine learning in the context of AML compliance?

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Innovating The ATM Beyond Cash

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The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating the pace of digital innovation across the financial sector, and credit unions (CUs) are no exception. Many CUs are investing heavily in new digital technologies to help serve their members during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not all innovations are successful. About The Tracker.

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The AMLA and a Culture of Compliance – More Critical Than Ever

Abrigo

Culture of compliance is crucial to BSA/AML programs Culture of compliance within the BSA/AML framework is not new and was first introduced by FinCEN in 2014. Takeaway 2 Poor culture of compliance will result in shortcomings in a financial institution's BSA/AML program. A strong culture of compliance is crucial.

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B2B Innovators Land Funding For AP, Cybersecurity

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A managed security services provider h as also con cluded a $53 million Series B round to help accelerate research and development of its cloud security technology, among other uses. Venture capital funding landed at accounts payable (AP) and cybersecurity technology firms, among other innovators that raised money this week.