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Bahamas Launches Digital Sand Dollar; Adds To Rise Of Central Bank Digital Currencies

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But the race is still on for central banks to develop their own digital versions of fiat to take their place alongside bills and coins. To that end, the Bahamas may stand out as an epicenter of sorts for the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Central Banks Around the World Eye CBDCs.

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Virtual Account Numbers Facilitate International Digital Banking

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To serve eCommerce companies’ needs, as transactions continue to shift online, banking needs to go digital, too. As has been profiled in this space previously, virtual IBANs serve as reference numbers issued by banks. Platforms and single access points help bridge the gap between traditional banks and eCommerce.

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Crypto Businesses Overcome The Challenge Of Getting Banked

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The volatility of cryptocurrencies and their existence in what’s often a grey area of regulatory compliance make businesses operating in this sector an unattractive target for traditional financial institutions. ius offered insight into exactly why crypto businesses are so difficult to bank. Conflicting Needs. As Karalevi?ius

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US Treasury Tells Banks To Treat Hemp Businesses Like Any Other

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Treasury Department’s financial crime division, the agency said the new guidance is in response to questions related to Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering regulatory requirements for hemp-related business customers. Among the rules: Banks must obtain identifying information, including a copy of licenses, as they would for any customer.

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Meeting the Need for Tech-Driven International Banking Solutions

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Susanne Prager, head of cash management at Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), discusses the challenges affecting global banking services and the need for the latest tech tools to help companies succeed in CEE and around the world. Global Finance: What are the overall trends impacting international banking transactions?

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OCC: Banks Face Higher Compliance Risks Due To Pandemic

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said in a report this week that it will examine how the coronavirus is impacting compliance by financial institutions (FIs). Additional steps may be necessary to properly segment and secure bank networks if employees use personal devices to connect to bank systems,” the OCC wrote.

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FinCEN Files Show Banks’ ‘Whack-a-Mole’ Battle Against KYC/AML

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Gross negligence – or evidence of a battle waged by banks that requires new, high-tech weaponry? To that end, and as reported by BuzzFeed , documents submitted by banks to the U.S. The headlines blare a chorus: Banks are not doing their jobs. In terms of dollar amounts, Deutsche led the pack at $1.3 billion in fines.

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