The ‘family member in danger’ scam explained
When consumers receive a call from a ‘family member’ who claims to be in some kind of trouble and is asking for a payment in […]
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Author: Joe Ciccolo
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Can your employees also be your customers?
Bitcoin businesses tend to attract crypto enthusiasts as employees. But does allowing your employees also to be your customers cross an ethical (or legal) line? […]
What every crypto business should do for consumer protection
The time has come for entrepreneurs in the bitcoin and cryptocurrency space to implement robust consumer protection protocols. Here’s how. Consumer protection is an evolving […]
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Is the U.S. too hard on cryptocurrency?
Are U.S. cryptocurrency regulations too strict? While critics say that the U.S. regulatory system is stacked against the crypto market, the truth is more nuanced. […]
How To Get More Out Of Annual AML Training
An AML training program for employees is critical to the success of BSA/AML compliance for cryptocurrency businesses, but only truly effective if it includes these […]
3 popular crypto business models and their unique compliance needs
These are the respective risks and compliance countermeasures for the top three most common cryptocurrency business models. If you’re an entrepreneur, we’ll explain the high-level […]
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What is a bitcoin ATM? What consumers should know
There are over 2,000 Bitcoin ATMs in the United States alone. If you’re curious about investing in cryptocurrency, one of these machines might be the […]
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What to look for in customer IDs for good KYC
A lot of good KYC data can be collected simply by asking to see an ID. Here’s what to look for, and what might potentially […]
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How Does Bitcoin Money Laundering Hurt Businesses?
Billions of dollars have been laundered through cryptocurrency exchanges — bitcoin businesses often find themselves on the front lines Money laundering is a significant problem […]
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