Geographic Regions

Restricted Jurisdictions

55 questions
If a Pakistani citizen launches a crypto exchange, can it operate locally without SBP regulation? Aug 9, 2024 Crypto and VASP Licensing Is it possible to wire money directly between banks in Russia and the United States? Feb 2, 2024 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Why is Bitcoin priced higher in emerging markets? Jan 5, 2024 Capital Controls, Currency Crises and Black-Market Rates Does incorporating in Montana exempt a company from money transmitter licensing? Feb 10, 2022 US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration How can a non-US crypto exchange legally onboard US customers? Apr 8, 2021 Crypto and VASP Licensing Can I send funds from Pakistan to Australia using TransferWise/Wise? May 11, 2020 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What could be the biggest implications for Pakistani startups and SMBs if Pakistan is placed on FATF’s grey list or black list? Dec 2, 2019 Sponsor Banks, FBO Accounts and Banking Access for Fintechs and MSBs Can a PayPal account be linked to a Pakistani national bank account? Dec 12, 2018 Payments (General) If TransferWise/Wise can send money to Indonesia but can’t send money from Indonesia, why is that—doesn’t sending money there imply they already have local banking rails? Nov 5, 2018 Licensing in Other Countries What is the best online payment method to pay a U.S. company’s Russian employee? Aug 7, 2016 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Why is it difficult for merchants outside the U.S./EU to support international payments? Jul 12, 2016 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What risks would the Bank of Russia face if it ran its own SWIFT-alternative messaging system? Jul 2, 2016 Geopolitics of Money and the International Monetary System What is Google doing well in payments, and what is it doing poorly? Jul 1, 2016 Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned Can Pakistani businesses use a Skrill business account to accept Visa and Mastercard payments? Apr 8, 2016 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How can I obtain a Mastercard if I live in a country without PayPal or direct Mastercard support? Dec 6, 2015 Credit, Debit and Prepaid Cards Which currency pair is considered the hardest to trade in the forex market? Dec 4, 2015 FX Rates, Spreads and Currency Markets If I have a Scotiabank account in one country, can I access and use it from another country? Dec 1, 2015 Digital Banks, Neobanks and Mobile Banking Is it possible to link a Meezan Bank account with PayPal? Sep 9, 2015 Payments (General) Is Payoneer licensed as a money transmitter in every U.S. state? May 9, 2015 US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration Could Pakistan follow Bangladesh’s approach and declare Bitcoin trading illegal? May 9, 2015 Crypto and VASP Licensing Is there any way to create a PayPal account from Pakistan? May 3, 2015 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments How do so many Pakistanis have PayPal accounts if PayPal doesn’t operate in Pakistan? Apr 10, 2015 Freelancers, Side Hustles and Getting Paid Online How does Bitcoin trading work in Pakistan? Feb 10, 2015 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Which payment gateway providers let Pakistan-based e-commerce businesses offer PayPal as a checkout option? Feb 8, 2015 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What steps are required to accept Bitcoin payments in countries where PayPal and similar services are not available? Feb 2, 2015 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Has anyone been prosecuted for trading Bitcoin in countries where it’s prohibited? Nov 10, 2014 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change Money Laundering: What do sanctions regulations say about receiving funds from Sudan into the UK? Sep 11, 2014 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening What is the best Bitcoin platform or service currently available in Pakistan? Sep 9, 2014 Crypto Payments, On-Ramps and Off-Ramps In which countries does PayPal offer its full feature set rather than acting only as a simple payment gateway? Jul 5, 2014 Payments (General) Would operating a Bitcoin exchange in Pakistan be profitable? Jun 9, 2014 Crypto Exchanges, Trading and Markets Can Dwolla send payouts to bank accounts located outside the United States? May 4, 2014 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Are there alternatives to SWIFT for international bank transfers, especially for sanctioned countries? May 2, 2014 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Why is PayPal not available in Pakistan? Apr 6, 2014 Licensing in Other Countries In which countries is Bitcoin currently banned or prohibited? Feb 10, 2014 Crypto and VASP Licensing Does PayPal operate or work for users in Cuba? Feb 9, 2014 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Can a US bank that operates in only one state offer money transfer services to residents of other states? May 4, 2013 US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration Can someone open a U.S. PayPal account using an Israeli credit card? Jan 10, 2013 Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments How are international sales of online services taxed? Dec 3, 2012 Tax and Financial Reporting Can a U.S. bank decline to process an international wire transfer? Nov 11, 2012 International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers Is sending money from the United States to Iran legally permitted? Oct 4, 2012 Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening Can I send money from the U.S. to Russia using PayPal or a similar service? Sep 10, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad Is it possible to send money from the US to Russia using PayPal or similar services? Sep 10, 2012 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What consequences might arise from Standard Chartered’s alleged involvement in Iranian money-laundering schemes? Aug 11, 2012 Regulators, Enforcement and Regulatory Change How can non-U.S. businesses use Authorize.net? Aug 10, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Is there a simpler method for a Pakistani startup to accept PayPal and credit card payments? Jul 4, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways What options does an Indian startup have to use Authorize.net with a US bank and merchant account? Jan 9, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways How can an Indian startup use Authorize.net with a U.S. bank and merchant account? Jan 9, 2012 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Is it possible to send money to Russia from the U.S. using PayPal or similar services? Dec 4, 2011 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad What’s the simplest way to add a paid membership fee to a consumer website? Oct 10, 2011 Merchant Accounts, Processors and Gateways Can PayPal transfer funds from a U.S. account to a foreign bank account you open abroad? Sep 8, 2011 Sending and Receiving Money Abroad