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In August 2025, FinCEN named a threat that had been hiding in plain sight inside the U.S. financial…
A player’s location used to be a product question. In 2026, it is a money-laundering question. For most…
In 2025, U.S. financial institutions filed more than $2.5 billion in suspicious activity tied to a single, often-overlooked…
On Monday, June 22, 2026, the last safe harbor disappears. NACHA’s credit-push fraud monitoring rule enters Phase 2,…
For years, stablecoin issuers operated in a regulatory grey zone — treated, if at all, as money transmitters…
On Monday, June 22, 2026, the last safe harbor disappears. NACHA’s credit-push fraud monitoring rule enters Phase 2,…
The comment window closes on June 9, 2026 — and with it, the industry’s best chance to shape…
The Identity Layer Is Cracking Three years ago, a forged driver’s license and a stolen Social Security number…
Eighteen days. That is how long the U.S. Treasury’s signature anti-money-laundering rule for the residential real estate…
A FinCheck LLC perspective on operationalizing FIN-2026-HTWORLDCUP across MSBs, fintechs, gaming platforms, and BaaS sponsors before June 11,…
On May 11, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued one of the most operationally consequential alerts…
Five years after the Financial Action Task Force pushed Recommendation 16 — the so-called Travel Rule — into…
Every quarter, my team and I close out a fresh batch of independent AML audits across fintechs, money…
On May 6, 2026, three more U.S. states — Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Louisiana — edged within striking distance…
Two decades after the Financial Action Task Force introduced Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) requirements, screening for political risk…
The era of treating Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) as outsourced compliance is officially over. After the Synapse collapse, a wave…
In late April 2026, an international task force led by Dubai Police, with the FBI, China’s Ministry of…
On April 28, 2026, Swiss authorities — supported by Europol and German federal police — executed coordinated raids…
Why this matters right now On March 10, 2026, FinCEN renewed and significantly expanded the Southwest Border Geographic…
While federal lawmakers debate the GENIUS Act and Washington writes the rulebook for payment stablecoins, something quieter —…
Reading NACHA’s 2026 White Paper Through a Financial Crime Lens — and What Banks, Wallet Providers, and Stablecoin…
Regulators, criminals, and boards are all pushing the same message — it is time to tear down the…
Last quarter, three Money Service Businesses I advise received nearly identical letters: “After a comprehensive review of your…
On April 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury dropped what many in the compliance community have…
There is a crisis hiding in plain sight inside most financial institutions’ compliance operations. It has nothing to…
On 24 March 2026, the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) held its first public hearing — a moment…
The United States iGaming and sweepstakes industry has experienced explosive growth over the past several years, attracting millions…
On 7 April 2026, United States financial regulators took a step that compliance professionals have been anticipating —…
For a fintech startup, the path from product launch to regulated operations can feel like navigating a maze…
If you’re building a fintech company, launching a crypto exchange, or operating a payment processing platform in…
A practical guide for fintech founders, crypto operators, and compliance professionals navigating the UK regulatory landscape. The Compliance…
The cryptocurrency industry in the United States has moved from experimental technology to mainstream financial infrastructure. Billions of…
Money Transmitter License in USA: Complete Compliance Guide for 2026 Getting a money transmitter license in the USA…
AML Compliance Consulting Services for FinTech Companies Navigating the complex world of anti-money laundering regulations can make or…
The FinTech revolution has transformed how billions of people access financial services. But this innovation comes with a…
