Follow the Money – Has Cryptocurrency Rendered this Adage Useless?

Cybercriminals predate the use of cryptocurrency Indeed, editorial stories like this one “Bitcoin Gains Value Due to Criminal Use [Only], writes a Forbes Columnist” has influenced many into believing that cryptocurrency is only...

The Global Laundromat

Transparency campaigners dismayed at clean bill of health for UK government On Friday, 7 December the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a G7 initiative to combat money laundering and terrorist financing awarded the UK the highest rating it has ever given. The move...

As Cryptocurrencies become Mainstream, they must embrace KYC Compliance

Maybe I am just getting old, but it came as a shock that Bitcoin has now been around for a decade. Yes, it was launched in January 2009. Early in its existence, financial authorities became concerned that, due to its semi-anonymous and decentralized nature, Bitcoin...

As the Deadline Nears…Seven things to watch out for in 5 AMLD

The European Union’s Fifth Anti Money Laundering Directive (5 AMLD) must be implemented in national law by 10 January 2020. The Anti Money Laundering Directive has been continually updated and tightened ever since its introduction in 1990 with a view to making it...

Panel Discussion – Blockchain & KYC Hype to Real Applications

It was a pleasure for me discussing - Blockchain & KYC Hype to Real Applications - with the other panel experts: Roman Stammes, Yana Afanasieva, Robert Engmann and moderator Anne Bailey at the Blockchain Enterprise Days 2019 in Frankfurt Millions of dollars and...
The Global Laundromat

The Global Laundromat

Transparency campaigners dismayed at clean bill of health for UK government On Friday, 7 December the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a G7...

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