Insights

This month’s regulatory update reveals a regulatory landscape in transition, where technology, fairness, and financial crime prevention increasingly intersect. US agencies advanced both innovation and oversight.

FinScan’s advisory services director Steve Marshall dives into how the Fed’s evolving stance—from stricter supervision to a more uncertain regulatory posture—could redefine risk, strategy, and opportunity for financial players navigating the crypto frontier.

At the Money 20/20 Middle East event, Barq and Innovative Systems announced a strategic partnership to develop a secure and reliable digital architecture.

FinScan has been named a Category Leader in two quadrants of Chartis Research’s RiskTech 2025 report on Watchlist and Adverse Media Monitoring Solutions 2025. 

This month’s regulatory updates underscore the challenges of navigating compliance amid shifting expectations. US Executive Order 14331 puts banks under scrutiny for “fair banking,” while the Tornado Cash case tests liability in digital assets.

This month’s developments make one point clear: no matter the sector or jurisdiction, proactive risk management and governance are now essential for staying ahead.

In July 2025, Mexico’s top banking regulator, the CNBV, issued over 185 million pesos (about US $9.8 million) in fines to three banks for failing to prevent transactions involving US-sanctioned entities.

With the passage of the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, the US has officially brought stablecoins and digital assets under the scope of traditional financial regulation.

This month’s roundup highlights the growing regulatory pressure on FinTechs as enforcement actions mount and compliance expectations rise.

Effectively addressing this global challenge requires collaboration, advanced technology, and a shift towards real-time preventative measures. 

The last month or so brought a flurry of regulatory developments suggesting rising expectations across financial crime, digital assets, and AI oversight. Here’s what stood out this month.

The last month or so brought a wave of important regulatory updates across financial crime compliance, digital assets, sanctions enforcement, and artificial intelligence. Here’s what you need to know.