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JULY 4, 2017

Hackers are on the lookout for new ways to attack, and now it looks like developing nations may be a favored conduit. In one example, malicious software is being traced to India, where once it would have been more readily housed in the United States. Looking for new hotbeds of innovative malfeasance?

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The United States may have some of the world's best cryptographers working for the National Security Agency and other spy shops, but the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is crowdsourcing at least part of its effort to beat the algorithms that cloak information about certain cryptocurrencies. Even the U.S.

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JULY 22, 2019

But, Atassi said, Latin America is also a challenging region to take on as a whole because nation-by-nation and vertical-by-vertical, the situation on the ground can vary quite widely in terms of infrastructure, consumer interest and regulatory prerogatives. Opportunity, he noted, abounds. A Diversity Of Needs.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Sports are big business around the globe, so it comes as no surprise that retail innovation constantly takes place within that industry, and in combination with payments. However, mobile concession ordering apps like FanFood still encounter their fair share of security and logistical challenges. Working from the Bottom Up.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

makes CVS Pharmacy the first national retailer to integrate PayPal and Venmo QR code technology in its point-of-sale experience at all standalone locations across the country," the release stated. The partnership.

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JANUARY 1, 2021

s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) — chiefly for a new watchdog group — the proposed regulatory regime is intended “harness the full potential of digital markets, driving greater competition and innovation,” according to a CMA statement. The watchdog would be known as the Digital Markets Unit.

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MAY 21, 2020

As politicians across the globe grapple with the pandemic’s continued economic fallout and the need to get stimulus funds to individuals, corporations and even local governments with speed and security, digital delivery of those dollars is likely to gain increasing traction. As reported in this space last month, the efforts are still nascent.

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Abrigo

MARCH 3, 2023

Introduction Check fraud is alive and well As we think about the evolution of banking and the innovative ways to move money, writing checks does not come to mind as a frequent transfer method. As mentioned, fraud is one of the eight FinCEN National Priorities and should be included in your financial institution’s AML/CFT risk assessment.

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APRIL 2, 2019

The United States, with quick moves by government officials and telecommunications carriers, has moved to the front of the global 5G race, according to reports. However, it does struggle in two areas: mid-band spectrum and national strategy. The wireless industry association CTIA released a report that said the U.S.,

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In tech, innovation is everything. In innovation, intellectual property is, well, almost everything — it can be the hardware, the software, the processes that come from creative endeavor. That far outpaces the 22 percent that came from the United States, the runner up last year. And patents?

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APRIL 3, 2019

The company has initially focused on catering underserved populations in Asia, but has also applied for a license in the United States. Separately, Bill.com , in addition to securing $88 million in financing, has launched a partnership with Mastercard to speed up accounts payable for joint business customers. Canada and Asia.

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AUGUST 3, 2018

Getting bogged down in a maze or taking unnecessary risks — the current climate for FinTech in the United States often leaves players with only those two stark choices, according to Bruce Parker, founder and CEO of Modo , which describes itself as a “cloud-based utility” that enables payment system interoperability.

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JULY 16, 2019

FinTech Lendbuzz has announced Monday (July 15) that it has secured an additional $150 million in debt and equity financing led by 83North, with participation from existing investors. credit history to help them secure financing for auto loans. credit history to help them secure financing for auto loans.

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JULY 14, 2022

On July 8, with limited fanfare, the Department of Treasury issued a request for public comment regarding the March 9, 2022 Executive Order entitled “Ensuring Responsible Innovation in Digital Assets” (the “Order”). leadership in the global financial system and economic competitiveness; financial inclusion; and responsible innovation.”

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JULY 16, 2018

“Visa’s sponsorships enable us to showcase the latest in payment innovation on a global stage,” Visa Inc. Fans from Russia were the biggest spenders, followed by visitors from the United States and Mexico. And the game showed innovation of payments in Russia in action. million rubles ($141,000) and Sochi saw 8.5

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Abrigo

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Elder financial exploitation and elder fraud are rising at an alarming rate as they continue to be serious crimes in the United States. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA) this heartless crime is most likely under-reported due to the victims’ fear, shame and embarrassment. The under-reported and growing crime.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The United States may have some of the world's best cryptographers working for the National Security Agency and other spy shops, but the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is crowdsourcing at least part of its effort to beat the algorithms that cloak information about certain cryptocurrencies.

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AUGUST 23, 2019

“We’re proud to deepen our relationship with Phillips 66 and to leverage its powerful market presence, which has expanded nationally over the last few years,” said Jay Collins, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Small Business and Channel Partnerships at WEX in a press release.

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APRIL 2, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic takes a powerful hold on the United States, illicit activity such as cybercrime, check fraud, and other scams are rapidly increasing and is expected to continue throughout this difficult period. FinCEN Strengthens Commitment to Digital Innovation. It’s the right thing to do. Artificial Intelligence.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has listed fraud and cybercrime as two of their National AML/CFT Priorities. FinCEN states, fraud is believed to represent the largest share of illicit proceeds in the United States. Proceeds from fraudulent activity must be laundered, so there is a direct correlation.

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Fintech Labs Insights

APRIL 12, 2024

The last one, published in Jan 2014, featured 50 innovations (see below). Note: These are the rankings from 10 years ago. I will update with milestones from 2014 to today and publish next month. I’m taking suggestions here (so far: crypto, BNPL, earned-wage access, chatbots, deposit networks).

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APRIL 10, 2017

Innovation,” lays out the concerns of sensitive technologies being transferred to China through startup investments. “If government doesn’t have adequate restrictions on foreign companies investing in American startups, making it easy for the companies to avoid oversight from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.

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MARCH 2, 2020

The United States’ tight labor market exacerbates competitive tensions for such agencies, though. The national unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since 1969 in April 2019 — 3.6 Employers disburse all or some of employees’ wages onto the cards, and the funds can immediately be withdrawn at ATMs or used to make payments.

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

And that shift has persisted throughout a year where mobile and digital expansion and innovations have been a rare bit of bright spot in an otherwise incredibly challenging environment. Digital Innovations Will Outlast the Pandemic That Inspired Them. The Secret Sauce For Securing Foods Digital Future Is Forethought. “If

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JULY 15, 2019

PayPal’s customers in those nations are able to use their login credentials to send money directly across borders and into recipients’ bank accounts, or for cash pickup and delivery through Xoom. All of that volume, he noted, “is ripe for innovation.”. In addition, the current transaction limits in the U.S. business stand at $50,000.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The entire process, cradle to grave, has failed to evolve and innovate with the customer in mind.”. And the United States is filled with other shopping options, particularly in the most desirable regions. “If The problems start with how retailers view and serve the customer.

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Abrigo

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

On January 1, 2021, the Senate voted into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The BSA , adopted in 1970, has not had a significant overhaul since the USA PATRIOT Act (commonly known as the Patriot Act) in 2001 in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States. financial institutions.

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MAY 4, 2016

The Russian national behind global banking malware that was responsible for stealing money from bank accounts across the U.S. Nikita Kuzmin, who created the “Gozi” malware, pled guilty to various computer intrusion and fraud charges back in May 2011, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York said in a press release.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Takeaway 1 NBFIs are agile and innovative and are competing head-to-head with traditional financial institutions. NBFIs are agile and innovative and are competing head-to-head with traditional financial institutions. Sanctions requirements Sanctions apply to everyone in the United States, even individuals. DOWNLOAD .

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AUGUST 6, 2019

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is tasked with protecting the financial system both within the United States and internationally. Financial criminals are working hard, using technology and innovation to their advantage, to stay one step ahead of FinCEN and financial institutions.

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JUNE 24, 2019

Amid the announcement of a new cryptocurrency – that would be Libra – the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which operates as global regulatory firm based in Paris with a membership roster of countries such as China and the United States, has said it will boost its examination of digital currencies with an eye on money laundering.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Singapore stepped onto the global stage as a world leader in blockchain innovation in recent months. Perhaps it isn’t surprising that analysts are now musing about how to avoid a repeat of the Punjab National Bank fraud scandal, and some are looking towards blockchain to do so. United States.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

PYMNTS recently spoke to Dustin Hemesath, FanFood’s co-founder and national sales manager, about the company’s position in the industry and how it meets logistical and security challenges. The app was initially available at just six locations in California, Iowa and Texas, but now caters to more than 60 across the United States.

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JULY 16, 2021

FATF is the global watchdog for AML/CFT activity, and it is important to note that the United States shows full support in global efforts by their recent priorities release. financial system and national security.

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JULY 24, 2017

Innovative ideas are inspired by smart people who see problems and have the conviction, capital and courage to come up with new ways to solve for them. One such innovator recognized the vast commerce potential that could be unlocked if new technologies were used to move money and messaging between people in near real-time.

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JANUARY 31, 2020

Visa ’s fiscal first-quarter results displayed an acceleration of cross-border volumes, while contactless payments continued to gain traction in the United States and beyond. FICO’s Take on Debit Security. Old forms of cybersecurity are not sufficient to keep pace with fraudsters’ increasingly innovative attacks.

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DECEMBER 27, 2019

Gov’t Fights States’ Bid To Block Sprint, T-Mobile Merger Saying Move Would Slow 5G. A group of state attorneys is joining together to fight a merger of Sprint and T-Mobile that the United States Justice Department supports. Uber was ordered to stop securing business in Colombia via its popular ride-hailing app.

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