The Common Types of Cryptocurrency-related Frauds and How You Can Protect Your Business from Them

In recent years, the cryptocurrency market has received a lot of attention, driving cryptocurrency adoption up at an increasing pace. Global cryptocurrency adoption has increased by 880% over the previous year and an estimated more than 300 million individuals are using cryptocurrencies worldwide.  However, as the public’s interest in cryptocurrencies grows, so does the number […]

Blockchain, The Next Step For Smart Cities

According to the United Nations, it is projected that 68% of the total global population will be living in urban areas by 2050. With this growing number of individuals moving to urban areas, efficient and effective management becomes increasingly essential for the sustainable development and growth of these urban areas.   In order to solve this […]

The Differences Between Proof of Work and Proof of Stake

Interesting Blockchain Developments Happening in Singapore

In 2020, Singapore launched the $12 million Singapore Blockchain Innovation Programme to strengthen and bolster growth in the local blockchain ecosystem. By collaborating with nearly 75 different companies, the programme aimed to conceptualise 17 blockchain-related projects in various sectors.  Combined with other efforts established to encourage blockchain development and adoption, Singapore has positioned itself as […]

What is Blockchain Technology, and Why Do We Use It?

As the adoption of cryptocurrency becomes increasingly widespread, blockchain technology is now something that no business or financial institute can completely ignore. But apart from being a buzzword, what is blockchain technology and why is it becoming more prevalent? The Problem Blockchain Serves to Solve Almost all transactions required an intermediary before blockchain was implemented […]

End-of-Year Review – Financial Crimes & Regulations in 2021

2021 has been another year filled with volatility for the compliance landscape. From the rise in financial frauds and cyber crimes fueled by COVID-19, to the spotlight on environmental crimes at COP26, as well as one of the biggest data leaks in the Pandora Papers saga, financial crimes are rapidly evolving, and so are regulations. […]

Data Privacy and Regulation in Web 3.0

What is Web 3.0 and Why Do We Need it? While the internet is something many of us use daily, the web is not without its flaws.  The transition into Web 2.0 (the internet as we know it) heralded the beginning of an internet filled with user-generated content. With social media and enhanced communication applications, […]

What is Account Takeover Fraud and How Can We Curb It

What is account takeover fraud With the increase in online transactions, account takeover (ATO) fraud happens more often. ATO occurs when a cybercriminal obtains the customer’s login credentials, gains access, and control to an existing account. These existing accounts could be bank, credit card, email, e-commerce, etc. After a successful ATO, the cybercriminal will then […]

What Is RegTech and Why Do We Need It

What is RegTech?  Regulatory Technology (RegTech) refers to the “use of technology to enhance risk management and regulatory compliance in financial institutions”. RegTech can be used for two main purposes: (1) combat money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF), and (2) identifying suspicious activities.  Why is RegTech important? Needless to say, Covid-19 has led to […]

AML Compliance for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique assets in the digital world that can be bought and sold like any other piece of property, but which have no physical form of their own. The market for NFTs surged to new highs in the second quarter, with $2.5 billion in sales in 2021, up from just $13.7 million […]