Former Wirecard CEO Markus Braun arrested again for his alleged part of a multi-billion...
Markus Braun, the former top boss at disgraced FinTech giant Wirecard, has been arrested for a second time in Munich for his alleged role in a multi-year fraud.
The International Bank of Azerbaijan taps FICO for its fraud fighting system
FICO's Siron solution has made a name for itself enabling businesses to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, which is now being used by the International Bank of Azerbaijan (IBA) in a new deal.
Could the government’s new stricter cryptoasset rules spell the end of illegal initial coin...
Not everyone who trades in cryptosassets are fully aware of the risks involved, but new proposed regulations may change that.
Wirecard executive reportedly hiding in Moscow under GRU protection
Jan Marsalek, former COO of disgraced FinTech Wirecard, is reportedly hiding in Moscow, protected by the Russian secret service.
Hummingbird soars to $8.2m Series A close
Anti-money laundering compliance technology developer Hummingbird RegTech has scored $8.2m in its Series A round.
The value of bitcoin used on the darknet jumped by 65% in Q1 2020
Darknet users have increased the value of their bitcoin transactions, according to new research from Bitfury, the emerging technologies company.
Bitcoin stakeholders worried Twitter scam puts the cryptocurrency in a bad light
After several high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised in a bitcoin scam, crypto traders worry that it will put the industry in a bad light.
FCA and City Corporation launch digital sandbox to support innovative firms tackling challenges caused...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) And the City Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to develop and launch a digital testing environment for innovative firms tackling the pandemic.
RealityEngines.AI rebrands to Abacus.AI alongside funding round
RealityEngines.AI has rebranded to Abacus.AI, alongside the close of a $13m Series A round.
FCA asks financial industry for feedback on new guidance to ensure people have access...
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued new proposals to ensure that people have access to money when banks, building societies and credit unions shut down their branches and ATMs.
