Stay ahead of compliance trends, regulatory updates, and industry best practices curated for modern fintechs.
Not every state requires a dedicated crypto license. Here is which states have taken a lighter-touch approach to crypto licensing, why that may change, and how to factor state-by-state crypto regulation into your licensing strategy.
UDAAP — unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices — is one of the broadest and most flexible consumer protection standards in financial regulation. Here are real examples of UDAAP violations in fintech and what to watch for in your own product.
Operating as an unlicensed money transmitter is a serious legal violation with significant consequences. Here is exactly what happens — state by state enforcement, federal exposure, and how to get compliant if you are already operating without a license.
A BSA audit is the independent testing requirement built into every BSA/AML compliance program. Here is what a BSA audit involves, who conducts it, what it covers, and how to prepare.
A SAR report is a confidential filing that fintechs submit to FinCEN when they detect suspicious financial activity. Here is what it is, what it contains, and why it matters for your compliance program.
AML screening refers to the automated processes fintechs use to check customers and transactions against watchlists and risk indicators. Here is what it covers, how it works, and what your program needs to include.
Banking as a Service allows fintechs to offer financial products through sponsor banks. Here is what BaaS compliance means, what obligations fintechs take on, and how regulators are scrutinizing BaaS relationships.
BSA compliance refers to meeting the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act — the foundation of U.S. AML law. Here is what it covers, who it applies to, and what a compliant program actually looks like.
OFAC compliance requires fintechs to screen customers and transactions against U.S. sanctions lists. Here is what OFAC is, what its requirements mean for fintechs, and how to build a sanctions compliance program.