7 New FinCEN Red Flags to Identify Terrorist Financing

November 17, 2023 by Verafin

World events can shift in a moment. Financial institutions need to be prepared to adapt to the constantly evolving landscape of regulatory compliance, while swiftly identifying potentially suspicious activity. To assist, FinCEN has issued a new alert with 7 red... 

Big Lessons for Crypto Companies From Even Bigger AML Fines

March 6, 2023 by Verafin

For crypto companies, the immense challenge of navigating the  multitude of regulators, escalating number of fines, and evolving landscape of compliance is overwhelming. Crypto companies are facing increased pressure to remain compliant, while avoiding penalties and reputational damage. The Current... 

AML Trends and Technology 2022

January 27, 2023 by Bill Heys

Keeping your Crypto Company Compliant: The Need for Consolidated Sanction Solutions

December 6, 2022 by Verafin

Cryptocurrency has developed an increasingly prominent role in the global economy. The perceived pseudo-anonymity of blockchain transactions and an evolving regulatory landscape has emboldened criminals to leverage cryptocurrency in attempts to evade sanctions. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)... 

Assessing AML/CFT Compliance Risks for Crypto Companies

July 26, 2022 by Verafin

Companies that operate cryptocurrency exchanges or crypto ATMs in the U.S. must be registered as MSBs with FinCEN, and meet all AML/CFT compliance requirements, including identifying and reporting potentially suspicious activity. Recently released guidelines from the MSBA, ETA, INFiN, and... 

Aligning with AML/CFT Priorities

June 14, 2022 by Verafin

The need for greater effectiveness and efficiency in BSA/AML programs is acute. Financial institutions must navigate the ever-changing landscape of regulatory compliance while simultaneously adapting to evolving criminal activity. But many institutions are limited to their own siloed data set... 

Managing the Growing Complexities of Sanctions Risk

May 9, 2022 by Verafin

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war has been met with condemnation and resulted in severe economic sanctions from governments across the globe. Sanctions are crucial to enforce foreign policy objectives and deter criminal...