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ECS Fin To Test Apifiny's Blockchain Program

PYMNTS

It is designed to settle payments within seconds, and to work with multiple assets and asset classes, unlike previous incarnations, according to the release. The news comes after the recent decision by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to let banks offer crypto services.

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Join This Exclusive Gathering of Global Industry Experts at the 15th Nextgen Payments & Regtech Forum

Fintech Finance

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS: The Next Generation of Payments Enhancing Convenient and Secure Access to Financial Services The Next Digital Revolution Global Mobile Wallets and Super-apps Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Adoption Cross-Border Payment Innovations The Future of Financial Crime Levels of Connection – 2.0

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Five At Five: Instacart Makes A National Play

PYMNTS

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regarding the financial institution’s “technology operations.”. Louis Vuitton Does Cross-Border Payments, Connects t o SWIFT v ia FIS. According to a report, the bank in “recent weeks” has been sent a “regulatory warning” from the U.S.

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SWIFT KYC Registry Goes Global

PYMNTS

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency aimed to clarify KYC rules for banks in an effort to encourage cross-border activity. The report uses aggregated data from SWIFT and analyzes correspondent banking activity to pinpoint potential areas risk for the purpose of KYC compliance and due diligence.

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New Regulations Could Push US Dollar Stablecoins Into The Payments Mainstream

PYMNTS

To that end, as Jeremy Allaire , CEO of Circle , told PYMNTS’ Karen Webster, a number of trends are converging to bring stablecoins into the mainstream of commercial and consumer payments.

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The Fed’s crypto pivot: Unlocking banking access and its impact on payments

The Payments Association

These challenges have limited access to essential banking services for firms engaged in crypto payments, stablecoin issuance, and other financial services linked to digital assets. These guidelines emphasise strong AML and know your customer (KYC) controls, which many banks view as complex and high-risk when applied to crypto firms.