On April 8, 2026, FinCEN and OFAC issued a joint NPRM implementing the GENIUS Act's directive to treat Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers (PPSIs) as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act. The GENIUS Act (Pub. L. 119-27, enacted July 18, 2025) is explicit: PPSIs "shall be treated as a financial…
€225,730 Administrative PenaltyImposed 23 March 2026 3 Regulatory FailuresCDD, CRA, and transaction monitoring €2,000 Daily Ongoing ChargeUntil full remediation verified by FIAU On 23 March 2026, Malta's Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit imposed a €225,730 penalty plus a €2,000 daily ongoing charge on Stanleybet Malta Limited for systematic failures in customer…
NEW RULES NOW IN EFFECTKey AML/CTF changes apply from March and July 2026 CRITICAL DEADLINESMarch 31, May 30, and July 1. What each date means WHO IS AFFECTED?Banks, fintech, plus new Tranche 2 entities like lawyers and real estate AUSTRAC has amended the AML/CTF Rules for 2026, introducing new obligations…
Medium-HighNational Risk Rating 3 Highest Risk SectorsBanks, online gambling, TCSPs Ahead of Crucial Moneyval EvaluationCouncil of Europe compliance review The Isle of Man has released its inaugural economy-wide National Risk Assessment on money laundering, assessing the overall risk as medium-high. The report identifies banking, online gambling, and trust and corporate…
On 12 February 2026, Dutch prosecutors issued a €500,000 penalty order against the Netherlands subsidiary of Louis Vuitton. The reason: for a sustained period, the company did not maintain proper identity checks on customers who repeatedly made large cash purchases across its stores. The Dutch Public Prosecution Service stated plainly: the Know…
$80 MHistoric BSA Penalty 160+SARs Not Filed WillfulViolations Admitted YearsOf Warnings Ignored Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) landscape is experiencing its most transformative shift in nearly two decades. With mandatory implementation dates of 31 March 2026 for existing reporting entities and 1 July 2026 for newly regulated 'Tranche…
In February 2026, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) imposed a £200,000 civil penalty on Shelgeyr Limited following a comprehensive regulatory investigation that uncovered widespread anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing deficiencies. The Enforcement Action Shelgeyr Limited, which held an online gambling licence from November 2018 until its surrender…
The Nevada Gaming Commission imposed a total of $27 million in fines on Caesars, MGM, and Resorts World in 2025. These industry leaders faced serious penalties for failing to meet AML regulations, putting their casino compliance under a harsh spotlight. Learn what went wrong and how Truth Technologies' Sentinel™ can…
Truth Technologies Inc. is excited to announce our future attendance at the FIBA 2026 AML Compliance Conference in Miami, FL. At the conference, industry leaders and regulators will converge to tackle significant industry challenges, explore key issues, and exchange valuable insights on regulatory trends and best practices in financial crime prevention.…
The financial world was rocked this week when German federal police raided Deutsche Bank's offices in Frankfurt and Berlin as part of a money laundering investigation. About 30 investigators descended on the banking giant, searching for evidence that the institution may have failed to properly handle anti-money laundering checks involving…