IDENTITY FRAUD IN 2026: HOW ONE FAKE ID CAN TARGET MANY ONLINE ACCOUNTS Opening an account online often takes only a few minutes. You upload an identity document, take a selfie, and wait for approval. But the same convenient process gives criminals repeated opportunities ... Compliance Technology
THE BLOCKCHAIN NEVER FORGETS—BUT CAN AI UNDERSTAND WHAT IT SEES? Before looking at how AI can enhance blockchain analysis, it helps to understand what blockchain actually is. Blockchain is a digital record-keeping technology that stores transactions in a shared and... Technology
FROM STABLECOIN PROMISE TO PAYMENT INFRASTRUCTURE What could Circle’s latest USDC developments mean for Curaçao? Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies with value that is connected to another currency, commodity, or financial instrument, such as the US dol... Finance
BANK MONEY LAUNDERING CASES: MAJOR AML FAILURES, FINES AND LESSONS What the cases of TD Bank, HSBC, Danske Bank, ING, ABN AMRO and others teach us about suspicious activity reporting, transaction monitoring and financial crime compliance. Banks occupy a critical posi... Compliance
THE LOK COMPLIANCE CLOCK What Curaçao gaming license holders should actually be tracking. Curaçao’s gaming sector has spent the past two years absorbing a genuine legal overhaul. The Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK), t... Compliance
PROJECT PROTEUS AND BEYOND At the Curaçao International Investment Summit on December 4th, 2025, the blue economy conversation moved beyond theory into concrete action, opening with the presentation of Project Proteus, a global... Entrepreneurship
CURAÇAO INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2025 A Nation Engineering Its Future Through Vision, Collaboration, and Global Partnerships The Curaçao International Investment Summit 2025, taking place at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort Hotel, opened... Entrepreneurship
AI FRAUD UNMASKED: THE CURIOUS CASE OF SUNSHINE BANK As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in our financial systems, so do the risks of exploitation. Fraud is no longer limited to forged documents or suspicious wire transfers; it now h... Compliance
THE FIGHT CONTINOUS WITH THE CURIOUS CASE OF BLUE OCEAN INSURANCE Fraud Week, officially known as International Fraud Awareness Week, is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about fraud and promoting anti-fraud practices. Organized by the Association of Ce... Compliance
LOCAL BITCOIN PAYMENTS AND STABLECOIN REMITTANCES IN CURAÇAO: THE ROAD AHEAD In a world racing toward digital finance, Curaçao is still finding its footing. If you’ve ever tried to pay with Bitcoin in Curaçao, you know it’s not exactly a smooth ride. Yes, there are a few place... Finance
CURAÇAO’S FIGHT AGAINST FINANCIAL CRIME: WHERE IT STANDS AND WHAT NEEDS IMPROVEMENT The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) released its 4th round Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) on Curaçao, a comprehensive evaluation of Curaçao’s efforts to combat money laundering and terro... Compliance
BEYOND THE CARIBBEAN GUILDER: MORE THAN JUST A NAME CHANGE The upcoming introduction of the Caribbean guilder in Curaçao and Sint Maarten marks a significant shift in the financial landscape of these island nations. Set to officially launch on March 31, 2025,... Finance