The Importance of Adaptive Due Diligence Beyond a Simple Checklist

During the first half of 2024, Americans lost an estimated US $2.5 billion to investment fraud and scams. Cryptocurrency was the most commonly used payment method in these schemes, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting approximately US $679 million lost to cryptocurrency-related fraud alone. The increasing use of digital assets and decentralized financial platforms has […]

How EU Crypto Regulations Could Change Financial Investigations

In April 2023, the European Parliament approved the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), introducing the EU’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. MiCA creates new rules for crypto exchanges, token issuers, and service providers, focusing on transparency, disclosure obligations, licensing, and regulatory supervision. The regulation classifies crypto assets into categories such as E-money […]

Why Fake Green Investments Are Rising

Sustainable investing has grown rapidly in recent years as more investors look for environmentally and socially responsible opportunities. However, the rise of ESG investing has also led to growing concerns about misleading sustainability claims and so-called “greenwashing.” Regulators worldwide are increasing scrutiny on companies and investment firms accused of exaggerating environmental or ethical credentials in […]