ACUANT BLOG

As the attack on Ukraine continues, additional sanctions have been announced by the United States, European Union and United Kingdom, to name a few. For previously imposed sanctions, read our introductory sanctions blog and our 3.7.22 sanctions update. Continue reading...

The popularity of cryptocurrency continues to skyrocket. In an estimated 567% increase from the prior year, 2021 saw a $15.8 trillion total crypto transaction volume1. NFTs also exploded that same year. Trading of NFTs increased by a significant 21,000% compared...

For previously imposed sanctions, read our introductory sanctions blog. Read on for some of the latest imposed sanctions. Current Snapshot of Sanctions as of 3.4.2022 United States: on March 3rd, the Biden administration announced new economic sanctions on eight Russian...

There has been global outcry over Russia’s military attack on Ukraine in response to the already deadly Russian invasion. In efforts to end the assault by imposing political and economic pressure, numerous sanctions have been introduced by the United States,...

More than 82% of Americans are using digital payments. Unsurprisingly, rapid digital growth has resulted in consumers having higher expectations and less patience—they expect a streamlined and fast onboarding experience that doesn’t compromise the security of their PII. But that’s...

67% of the global population now uses a mobile device. Whether it’s digital banking, telehealth or online gaming, companies are adapting their services to consumer demand. But with the expansion of digital comes the increased likelihood of fraud, especially with...

The accelerating digital landscape has resulted in the rapid growth of digital services such as digital banking, telehealth and online marketplaces. With many businesses, particularly those in banking and financial services, serving more customers online, the importance of accurately verifying...

In response to the continuous mishandling of consumer data by companies and the ongoing threat of cyberattacks and data breaches exposing people’s personally identifiable information (PII), legislative bodies around the world are placing a strong focus on the issues of...

Mission Driven, the GBG Family is Stronger Together to Fight Fraud Globally The digital economy has been experiencing rapid growth; along with this growth comes increasing fraud. With sophisticated tactics for identity theft and other illicit activities, it’s more important...

Identity verification solutions for federal governments have long been a necessity. However, the rampant fraud amidst the global pandemic, including Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud as a result (in part) of identity theft and synthetic identity fraud, has accelerated the...

Acuant's Chief Product Officer, Jose Caldera, has been interviewed on the Thomson Reuters Institute Market Insights Podcast to talk about the role cryptocurrency plays in illicit financing. Read the article from Thomson Reuters below or read the original here. Listen to...

At our recent webinar, Acuant’s Chief Product Officer Jose Caldera met with Aite-Novarica’s Head of Risk Insights & Advisory Julie Conroy to discuss the implications of the global pandemic on the rapid digital transformation of the financial industry and how...