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The CryptoCubed Newsletter: February Edition

Crypto Regulations

This month, we’ve got everything, from rogue presidents to ground-breaking fines. Buckle up for this month's dose of Crypto as regulations take center stage and the sector continues to grapple with ever-evolving challenges....

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Barclays Under AML Check Scrutiny

Anti-Money Laundering

Barclays has revealed that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the biggest financial regulatory body in the UK, has been investigating their AML processes due to possible misconduct. Read our guide and find out what happened....

Guides

Is Your KYC Provider “The One”?

Know Your Customer

It’s natural to question whether you’re happy in any relationship, even with your KYC provider. In this guide, we’ll dive into how to spot red flags within your platform, and how you can find the provider that's right for you....

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New UK Digital Wallet in 2025

Identity Verification

A new digital wallet will be introduced in 2025, enabling UK citizens to hold digital identification documents on their mobile phones, such as driving licenses. Learn how this will fortify transactions and prevent identity fraud. ...

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AML Check Cost: Hidden Fees in Compliance

Anti-Money Laundering

Many businesses fail to recognize hidden costs within AML processes due to a lack of understanding of what drives AML pricing. This guide dives into how to identify hidden costs in AMLcheck pricing whilst ensuring compliance. ...

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Companies House Introduces IDV Checks in 2025

Identity Verification

For years, fraudsters have been able to set up fraudulent companies in the UK without any barriers to entry. Companies House will now introduce IDV checks within the business registration process to prevent identity fraud. ...

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Understanding UK Crypto Regulation in 2025

Crypto Regulations

Crypto adoption has increased in the UK, with FCA reporting that 12% now own cryptocurrency. Let’s dive into what we can expect from UK crypto regulation in 2025, and how recent political changes might impact upcoming measures....

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Fighting Fraud with Document Verification

Identity Verification

Document checks are a core element of Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, a regulatory framework requiring businesses to verify customer identities to prevent forgery and other financial crimes such as identity fraud cases....

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The Price of Identity Fraud in the UK

Identity Verification

Identity fraud in the UK has escalated over the past few years, recently predicted in December of 2024 to cost the UK government a shocking £1.8 billion per year. Businesses must protect themselves with IDV and KYC checks....