precious metals and stones

Compliance Software, Cryptocurrency

What is KYC and Why do Crypto Custodians Require It?

Crypto custodians play an essential role in the global crypto ecosystem, securely storing digital assets for their customers. Due to the sensitivity of their business, they need to establish strong and secure anti-fraud measures in order to carefully vet their customers, and they are also subject to regulations that require them to carry out robust KYC and AML. This article takes a look at what those responsibilities are — and how they can be realized using Automated KYC.

30 May 2023
Aml And Kyc Tool, Precious metals and stones

Precious metals, NFTs and KYC compliance

The precious metals market has a history stretching back thousands of years. More recently, innovative businesses have been finding ways to use modern technology to optimize and improve this age-old asset class. In this article, we take a look at how some innovative projects and companies are using blockchain technology to back ownership of precious metals – and how Automated KYC is being used to make the sector more secure against fraud and threat of money laundering.

19 Jan 2023
KYC-Gate Keeper Industry
Auditors, KYC Technology, Precious metals and stones, Real estate

KYC: An Imperative for every ‘gatekeeper’ industry

Companies from a wide range of different sectors that act as effective “gatekeepers” to the financial system either conduct – or should be conducting – KYC checks. These include real estate, law, corporate service and auditing firms, precious metal and stone dealers – essentially any company that provides access to assets or the financial system in a way that could be manipulated for money laundering. 

24 Feb 2022