On March 16, 2026, the White House issued a new executive order establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud (Task Force), a government-wide initiative aimed at eliminating fraud across federal programs. While the Task Force is primarily focused on protecting public funds, its ripple effects will be felt well beyond government agencies, especially by Money […]
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued a new Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) on March 7, 2026, that renews and expands U.S. southwest border prior reporting requirements for certain cash transactions conducted through money services businesses (MSBs). This latest order builds on the series of GTO updates we’ve covered previously and reflects the government’s ongoing effort […]
On July 18, 2025, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act was signed into law, marking the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework governing payment stablecoins in the United States. For anti-money laundering (AML)/combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) professionals, fintech executives, and compliance officers, the GENIUS Act is not just crypto […]
Money Services Businesses (MSBs) are entering 2026 under continued regulatory pressure, from federal expectations around anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) effectiveness and sanctions compliance to increasingly detailed state licensing, cybersecurity, and consumer protection requirements. Use this ten-step roadmap to prioritize renewals, updates, and internal reviews before regulators or your bank. 1. Core Business […]
NOTE: On February 27, 2026, FinCEN issued an Exemptive Relief Order removing banks as a Covered Business under this GTO until March 13, 2026. FinCEN stated this was to “allow banks sufficient time to report certain information required by the GTO.” FinCEN’s newly issued Geographic Targeting Order (GTO) for Minnesota is a clear […]
