FinCEN issued an alert about the rise of digital asset investment scams and urged financial institutions to enhance monitoring.
What changed
Guidance emphasizes detection and reporting of suspicious activities related to investment scams.
Compliance perspective
MSBs and financial institutions should reinforce their AML programs in light of new typologies associated with scams.
Key date
Effective date: September 3, 2026.
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