Laws & Regulations

Payment Apps Face Tighter Scrutiny for Acting Like Banks
Digital Banking & Payments Payment Apps Face Tighter Scrutiny for Acting Like Banks

The convenience of holding a balance in a digital payment app has become so commonplace that few users pause to consider the fundamental difference between that money and the funds sitting in a traditional, insured bank account. This quiet evolution from simple money transfer tools to de facto

What Happens When a Firm Ignores AML Risk?
Regulatory & Compliance What Happens When a Firm Ignores AML Risk?

The quiet hum of daily operations within a professional services firm can often mask underlying risks that, when left unaddressed, have the potential to erupt into significant regulatory and financial crises. A recent disciplinary action against a law firm serves as a stark reminder that regulatory

Trump Blames Bill Stall for Failed Crypto Rally
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Trump Blames Bill Stall for Failed Crypto Rally

The final quarter of 2025 was initially heralded by some prominent voices as the dawn of an unprecedented crypto bull run, yet it concluded not with a bang but with a significant market downturn that left many investors questioning the underlying fundamentals. What was once forecasted as an

Alloy Launches AI-Powered KYB Solution in UK and Europe
Lending & Investment Alloy Launches AI-Powered KYB Solution in UK and Europe

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global finance, the integrity of a financial institution hinges on its ability to truly know its business customers, a challenge that has grown exponentially with the complexity of modern corporate structures and the tightening grip of regulation. Alloy, a

Can PAGCOR Reverse the E-Wallet Gaming Ban?
Digital Banking & Payments Can PAGCOR Reverse the E-Wallet Gaming Ban?

In a high-stakes confrontation between two of the Philippines' most powerful regulatory bodies, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is formally challenging a directive from the nation's central bank that has sent shockwaves through the booming online gaming industry. The agency

Will Regulation Finally Bring Crypto to Banks?
Regulatory & Compliance Will Regulation Finally Bring Crypto to Banks?

A definitive statement from the White House's crypto czar at the 2026 World Economic Forum has signaled that the floodgates for institutional crypto adoption in the United States may be on the verge of opening. David Sacks announced that American banks are fully prepared to integrate cryptocurrency

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