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Anti-Money Laundering in the Era of Digital Finance
Bitcoin is usually the preferred currency of cybercriminals, and they are generating a large amount of money from cybercrime activities. Money laundering is a technique commonly used by financial criminals to shield illegal and violent activities. Wh
09 November, 2020
Overview of legal and regulatory concerns that DeFi presents
When it comes to adopting new technology, the first and earliest adopters are the tech geeks. Next come the investors, drawn by a base of loyal customers, and the promise of getting in on the ground floor of something big. And then, several years lat
06 November, 2020
Proposed enhancements to ALM programs: An overview and assessment for FinTechs
Recently, the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group (BSAAG) released a number of proposed regulatory changes under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) that are aimed at increasing effectiveness of anti-money laundering (AML) programs. The Financial Crimes Enforceme
07 November, 2020
Summary of the SEC No-Action Letter Regarding ATS Role in the Settlement of Digital Asset Security Trades
The SEC recently issued a no-action letter regarding the role of ATS in settling digital asset security trades. Understanding the implications of this letter is essential for FinTech startups and financial service providers who trade in digital asset
07 November, 2020
The Second Boom of Blockchain and Digital Assets is Upon Us
Struggling against the effects of this pandemic and to remain competitive, companies all around the globe are working tirelessly to digitally transform themselves. Companies, businesses, and organizations are rigorously developing new features and of
24 November, 2020
What are the legal considerations for NFTs
The concept of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) was first introduced in 2012, with the rise of Colored Coins. Today, most people associate NFTs with Ethereum, and its creator Vitalik Buterin. Although the idea was first conceived by Vitalik, it was first i
13 December, 2021
