All questions
Can the source and destination of a wire transfer be tracked by third parties?
Aug 6, 2024
Domestic Payment Rails, National Switches and Clearing Systems
Is it possible to transfer funds from Europe to the US without involving banks at all?
Apr 2, 2024
Hawala, Informal Value Transfer and Shadow Finance
How do you get a Forex trading license in the UK, and what does it involve?
Mar 27, 2024
High-Risk Industries
How common is it for law enforcement to investigate wire transfer transactions?
Mar 2, 2024
Money Laundering and Financial Crime
In what ways could cryptocurrencies potentially replace or bypass SWIFT?
Mar 2, 2024
International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers
Who has the authority to issue fiat currency?
Mar 2, 2024
Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy
How many Layers are in a Blockchain?
Feb 16, 2024
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology
Why is understanding IRS Title 31 Audit crucial for BTM operators?
Feb 16, 2024
AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations
Is it possible to wire money directly between banks in Russia and the United States?
Feb 2, 2024
Sanctions, Embargoes and Screening
Why does the gas fee in the cryptocurrency world fluctuate while transaction fees in the fiat world remain fixed?
Feb 1, 2024
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology
Do we need to be licensed in any capacity, such as a money transmitter?
Jan 30, 2024
US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration
Is a money transmitter license required for the operation of closed-loop cards in the United States?
Jan 29, 2024
US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration
Does the tax authority know exactly how much money individuals hold in bank accounts?
Jan 5, 2024
Tax and Financial Reporting
Why is Bitcoin priced higher in emerging markets?
Jan 5, 2024
Capital Controls, Currency Crises and Black-Market Rates
Is a license required to operate crypto-related services in the US?
Jan 5, 2024
Crypto and VASP Licensing
What are the costs involved in registering as an MSB or money transmitter in the United States?
Jan 2, 2024
US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration
What does an anti-money laundering certification typically cost?
Jan 2, 2024
Learning and Certifications: Guides, Calculators, Quizzes and Courses
How can someone check if their identity has been used in a fraudulent wire transfer?
Jan 2, 2024
Fraud and Scams
What defines a RaaS (Remittance-as-a-Service) Provider, and how does it differ from a traditional money transfer company?
Dec 31, 2023
Money Transfer Business and MTOs
Who coined the term Money Transfer-as-a-Service or MTaaS?
Dec 31, 2023
Fintech, BaaS and Embedded Finance
What is payment clearing?
Dec 11, 2023
Payments (General)
What is trade finance?
Dec 11, 2023
Trade Finance, Letters of Credit and B2B Payments
What is factoring?
Dec 11, 2023
Trade Finance, Letters of Credit and B2B Payments
What is collateralized pre-funding?
Dec 11, 2023
Trade Finance, Letters of Credit and B2B Payments
What is non-collateralized pre-funding?
Dec 11, 2023
Trade Finance, Letters of Credit and B2B Payments
If you're a billing aggregator and you're simply providing billing information but not handling the payments, are you considered a money services business?
Dec 10, 2023
US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration
How can someone control impulsive spending habits?
Dec 5, 2023
Personal and Consumer Finance, Budgeting and Saving
What is an Online vs. Offline Transaction?
Dec 2, 2023
Payments (General)
What happens when the government raises the borrowing rate to curb inflation?
Nov 23, 2023
Economics, Inflation and Monetary Policy
What is Product-Market fit?
Nov 21, 2023
Business Strategy, Case Studies and Lessons Learned
What are the state requirements for authorized delegates in terms of managing funds?
Nov 18, 2023
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
Do I need a license for a private USDT transaction in Florida?
Nov 14, 2023
US Money Transmitter Licensing and MSB Registration
Why don't some US banks offer international wire transfers?
Nov 13, 2023
International Wire Transfers and Large Transfers
What is Know Your Transaction (KYT)?
Nov 4, 2023
AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations
What is the difference between an Authorized Delegate and an Authorized Agent?
Oct 14, 2023
Licensing Strategy, Sponsorship and Agent Models
How do you open a wire transfer-enabled bank account?
Sep 5, 2023
Opening Bank Accounts, Personal and Business
What is the difference between stored value and top-up?
Aug 4, 2023
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
Is it possible for Pakistan to recover looted funds held in European banks?
Jun 9, 2023
Money Laundering and Financial Crime
How does today’s banking system differ from banking 25 years ago?
Jun 9, 2023
History of Money, Banking and Finance
Why is pre-funding required in the money transfer world?
May 23, 2023
Money Transfer Business and MTOs
Is prefunding considered trapped capital?
May 23, 2023
Payment Corridors and Remittance Economics
What are the implications of the US proposal to report transactions over $600 to the IRS?
May 9, 2023
Tax and Financial Reporting
Are international financial institutions still necessary today?
May 9, 2023
Correspondent Banking, Nostro and Vostro, and Settlement
Is a digital wallet legally the same as a bank account?
Apr 9, 2023
Digital Wallets, Mobile Money and P2P Payments
What lessons has real-world experience revealed about Bitcoin?
Apr 9, 2023
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Basics
What value does Nigeria’s e-Naira bring to the economy?
Apr 9, 2023
Stablecoins and CBDCs
Why would a country ban private use of cryptocurrencies?
Apr 9, 2023
Capital Controls, Currency Crises and Black-Market Rates
What would be some red flags for a KYB audit?
Mar 31, 2023
AML Programs, KYC and Compliance Operations
How is an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) and its NAV calculated?
Mar 31, 2023
Capital Markets: Stocks, Bonds and Derivatives
What is the difference between a Community bank and a Credit Union?
Mar 31, 2023
How Banks Work