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Stripe’s Stablecoin Expansion Faces Sanctions Scrutiny
Cryptocurrency // February 03, 2026

Stripe’s push into stablecoins is encountering early friction as its newly acquired crypto startup Bridge becomes linked to transactions allegedly involving scammers and sanctioned entities, according to The Information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

German Authorities Raid Deutsche Bank Offices in Alleged Money Laundering Case
AML // January 28, 2026

Frankfurt prosecutors and the Federal Criminal Police Office conducted searches at Deutsche Bank’s premises Wednesday (Jan. 28) as part of an investigation into allegations of money laundering involving bank staff, according to a Wednesday (Jan. 28) report from Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the...

LSEG Debuts Trade Surveillance to Help Spot Financial Crime
Security & Fraud // January 13, 2026

Financial markets infrastructure provider LSEG has announced a new tool, called Trade Surveillance, designed to help spot and investigate market abuse and financial crime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Scammers Turn Christmas Into a Payments Stress Test
Fraud Attack // December 24, 2025

The holiday shopping period compresses weeks of spending into days, multiplies the number of online interactions, and makes consumers and companies vulnerable to fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Scammers Turn Christmas Into a Payments Stress Test

December 24, 2025
The holiday shopping period compresses weeks of spending into days, multiplies the number of online interactions, and makes consumers and companies vulnerable to fraudsters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS […]

‘Not a Get Out of Jail Free Card:’ Boies Schiller’s Dan Boyle on Crypto’s Regulatory...

April 23, 2025
The U.S. government’s evolving approach to crypto regulation could mark a pivotal moment for payments innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Trending: AI Gets Smarter on Fraud and Financial Crime as New Models Boost Security

July 24, 2024
In a world inundated with data, traditional methods of financial crime detection are becoming inadequate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential

March 29, 2024
The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Chainalysis Says Crypto Flows to Human Trafficking Groups Jumped 85% in 2025

February 16, 2026
Last year saw an explosion in cryptocurrency-related crime, though not all losses were financial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Stripe’s Stablecoin Expansion Faces Sanctions Scrutiny

February 03, 2026
Stripe’s push into stablecoins is encountering early friction as its newly acquired crypto startup Bridge becomes linked to transactions allegedly involving scammers and sanctioned entities, according to The Information. Get...

German Authorities Raid Deutsche Bank Offices in Alleged Money Laundering Case

January 28, 2026
Frankfurt prosecutors and the Federal Criminal Police Office conducted searches at Deutsche Bank’s premises Wednesday (Jan. 28) as part of an investigation into allegations of money laundering involving bank staff,...

LSEG Debuts Trade Surveillance to Help Spot Financial Crime

January 13, 2026
Financial markets infrastructure provider LSEG has announced a new tool, called Trade Surveillance, designed to help spot and investigate market abuse and financial crime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...