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Navigating legal uncertainty: How the Digital Assets Bill could impact PSPs

The Payments Association

Under the Bill, PSPs will be required to review their obligations under this evolving legal framework to confirm their ability to deliver on redemption guarantees. This could lead to disputes over ownership, custody, and liability in cases where the legal framework is yet to be fully tested.

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Understanding Crypto Money Laundering, and How to Get a Handle on It

Fintech News

Crypto bridges, which facilitate the transfer of assets between different blockchain networks, have become increasingly popular for money laundering. This trend highlights how criminals are exploiting the interoperability of different blockchain networks to further obscure the trail of illicit funds. billion in 2024.

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Bybit Lands in Argentina With VASP and Card Operator Approval

The Fintech Times

In April 2024, the country reviewed the legal framework for virtual assets declaring that providers must register and comply with the duty to report to authorities. This reflects the growing acceptance of digital assets within the country’s legal framework.

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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act examined: A guide to avoiding failure-to-prevent fraud measures

The Payments Association

This legislation represents a significant shift in corporate accountability, aiming to strengthen the UKs legal framework against financial crime. Additionally, some firms are beginning to use blockchain and digital ledger technologies to enhance transparency and prevent financial fraud in supply chains and payment systems.

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The global impact of money laundering in 2024

Neopay

Challenges for Financial Organizations: Cryptocurrency and blockchain were the most significant challenges for financial organizations in 2022, according to 21% of professionals. Europe, for example, continues to lead in the implementation of stringent AML regulations.

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How DAOs Are Impacting Corporate Governance?

CoinRemitter

Despite being built on the blockchain , many don’t know how DAOs function or their potential impact on different industries. Decentralized Autonomous Organizations Decentralized Autonomous Organizations are an organizational structure that operates autonomously through smart contracts on the blockchain. Let’s understand what DAOs are.

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An Overview of Payment Regulation In The USA

Clearly Payments

Additionally, payment regulation mandates stringent security measures, data protection standards, and adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) regulations to thwart fraud, cybersecurity breaches, and illicit financial activities. Regulating emerging technologies presents both challenges and opportunities for regulators.