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Re:Wirecard CEO exits as search for missing billions hits de... by bildung on Friday June 19, 2020 @09:20AM (#23574251)
> I don't recall the reason, wether it was fraud or terrorism.

Interesting question to procrastinate with :) Apparently it was both, it started with measures to prevent money laundering by the mafia, with the Federal Deposit Insurance Act of 1950[0]. The current regulations are a result of 9/11 and came as part of the Patriot Act[1].

[0] = https://authenteq.com/the-evolution-of-kyc-part-2/

[1] = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Know_your_customer#Laws_by_cou...

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