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AYA and Blockpass Collaborate to Ensure Compliance and Security in a Green Tech Future

HONG KONG, Mar 6, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass is excited to announce a partnership with AYA, a regulated UAE-based fundraising platform focused on the intersection of blockchain and sustainability. Concerned with facilitating innovative solutions which encourage a greener future, AYA mentors and cultivates projects which combine the borderless, transparent nature of blockchain to further the goal of sustainablility and achieving the SDGs. This partnership will see Blockpass strengthening AYA's compliance procedures and providing: risk assessment and risk classification of onboarding customers, customized forms based on the customer's and

Blockpass Heralds Cutting Edge Compliance Automation – Advanced KYC Bot(TM)

HONG KONG, Jan 18, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass is proud to reveal a brand-new automation advancement that will see the KYC experience for its customers improved even further with the introduction of the Advanced KYC Bot(TM). Included as standard for all Managed Service add-on clients, the handy new bot will automate the KYC process even further, reducing the time and effort required for compliance by monitoring and processing flags to KYC profiles. Also available on a standalone basis for Enterprise customers, the Advanced KYC Bot(TM) builds on the capability

The Tightrope of Regulation

In a significant move at the recent G20 meeting in India, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB) released a joint paper outlining a framework for the global regulation of cryptocurrencies. While the proposals mostly tread familiar territory, what’s new is their conviction in crypto’s unstoppable growth and success. A flurry of optimism greeted the G20’s endorsement of the report because it advocates that countries don’t ban crypto. Hidden in its text, however, are some worrying signs. For example, on the first page, they state, “Widespread

Blockpass integrates award-winning ID system with Solana Wallets, offers special discount to Solana projects

HONG KONG, Sept 7, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass has announced that it will be integrating its identity verification solution with Solana Wallets and supporting Solana projects with its revolutionary On-Chain KYC(R) solution. Additionally, Blockpass will provide a unique special offer available to all Solana projects in the form of a 50% discount. Solana is a blockchain network with the fundamental ideals of an open-source community, decentralization, staking and censorship resistance at its heart. The Solana network is validated by thousands of independently-operating nodes that ensures data remains secure

SCCG Announces Strategic Partnership with AWARE, A Global Leader in KYC Software Solutions

SCCG Management announced a strategic partnership with AWARE, a world leader in biometric verification software solutions. This partnership aims to establish AWARE’s superior biometric software solutions in the global gambling industry, with SCCG leading the charge to distribute these innovative solutions to major operators worldwide. AWARE, a pioneering company listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "AWRE," has dramatically transformed the landscape of security and authentication with its comprehensive portfolio of innovative biometric solutions. These ground-breaking solutions enable secure biometric enrollment, authentication, and identity verification, facilitating seamless transactions, and

Sarson Funds Employs Blockpass’ KYC for BCH, CSPR Stablecoins

HONG KONG, July 20, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - This week sees the announcement that capital management firm Sarson Funds is using Blockpass' On-Chain KYC(R) solution, alongside Accountable's on-chain proof-of-reserve validation, to create the most transparent and trusted stablecoins on the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Casper (CSPR) blockchains. The asset-backed U.S. dollar stablecoins will exclusively hold Circle's USDC as collateral which will be held on-chain with a publicly verifiable address. According to Sarson Funds, placing 'pre-compliant' stablecoins on the Bitcoin Cash and Casper Networks will allow those communities to transact

The Fight for Financial Freedom

As the grasp of regulators tightens on the global cryptocurrency market, exchanges such as KuCoin are being compelled to implement mandatory pre-purchase checks. In tandem, several prominent banks are limiting funds transferred to cryptocurrency exchanges under the guise of protecting customers from fraudulent activities. In the background, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is looming over these rapidly evolving regulations. The FATF underscores the significance of Know Your Customer (KYC), Know Your Business (KYB), Know Your Transaction (KYT), and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations applicable to all financial transactions, cryptocurrencies included.

Blockpass heralds Consensus 2023 with the most affordable, built-for-crypto ZK KYC

HONG KONG, Apr 25, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass is excited to reveal that it is sponsoring and attending the Consensus event in Austin, Texas this week, from the 26th to the 28th of April. One of Blockpass' founders, Hans Lombardo, will be available to meet prospective customers and investors as well as press representatives at the event. In addition, Blockpass is offering a temporary discount on its services, with its subscription plans at 50% off their monthly minimum and accompanied by a free 7-day trial. To claim this discount, customers need to

Blockpass Achieves ISO Info Security Certification from British Assessment Bureau

HONG KONG, Apr 3, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass is proud to announce that, through consulting and advisory firm Charmwood Risk Management, Blockpass UK is now certified to ISO 27001 by The British Assessment Bureau, a UKAS Accredited Organisation. The award of this certificate (meeting the requirements of BS EN ISO/IEC 27001:2017) confirms Blockpass' ability to provide KYC and AML tools for cryptocurrencies, Defi and other regulated industries globally, demonstrating the suitability of Blockpass for companies seeking regulatory solutions in any jurisdiction. The certificate is available to view here: https://cvs.babcert.com/babcert.asp?c=241611&v=k34q1g2c2q Charmwood Risk Management is

Blockpass Achieves UK Gov’s Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

HONG KONG, Feb 9, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Blockpass is pleased to announce that it has achieved the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, certified through Forensic Control, a London-based cyber security company. The certification is a UK government-backed scheme to ensure and show protection against cyber threats. This certification follows and builds on from the Cyber Essentials certification that Blockpass earned just over a year ago, further displaying its commitment and capabilities in the region of security. Blockpass is a digital identity verification provider which provides a one-click compliance gateway