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Compliance Requirements

Content focused on compliance requirements for payments—especially in high-risk verticals (iGaming, betting, FX/CFD, crypto/VASP, adult, nutraceuticals, travel, subscriptions). Coverage includes PCI DSS, AML/KYC/KYB, PSD2/SCA and 3DS, sanctions screening (OFAC/EU/UK), GDPR/UK GDPR data-protection controls, scheme rules (Visa/Mastercard), licensing/registration (MSB/EMI, VASP/CASP), record-keeping & reporting (SAR/STR), monitoring (KYT), geofencing, and vendor due-diligence. Expect practical checklists, country/region notes, and templates to stay audit-ready while protecting conversion.

Authoritative outbound resources related to Compliance Requirements:

  • PCI Security Standards Council — PCI DSS overview

  • FATF — AML/CFT standards & virtual assets guidance

  • EBA/ECB — PSD2 & SCA/RTS guidance (EU)

  • European Commission/EDPB — GDPR resources

  • OFAC & EU Sanctions — consolidated lists and compliance notes

  • FinCEN — MSB/AML obligations (US)

Crypto Merchant Services: How to Select the Best Payment Provider

Infographic with icons representing crypto merchant segments such as Web3, DeFi, VASP, crypto wallets, staking, and consulting
Crypto Payment Insights /

At WiseAlt, we’ve seen too many crypto businesses get burned by choosing the wrong crypto merchant services and payment provider. One Web3 client had their IBAN frozen overnight — no warning, no appeal. The reason? “Crypto no longer fits our risk appetite,” said their bank. That single decision put their entire operation on pause.

Whether you’re launching a DeFi platform, managing a centralized exchange, offering staking, or consulting in blockchain, payment infrastructure isn’t just a back-end concern — it’s the bloodstream of your business. Our team put together this guide to help you avoid common pitfalls and choose a provider who won’t disappear when it matters most.

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Stripe Payments Company — Not Suited for iGaming? Here’s What You Should Know

Illustration of Stripe Payments Company alternatives for gambling and iGaming with roulette, credit card, consultant, and smartphone
Consulting and Support Services, iGaming Payment Insights, Industry-Specific Payment Solutions /

Many businesses start out searching for a Stripe payments company, hoping to plug in a sleek solution and start processing transactions immediately. But for gambling, betting, and iGaming operators—especially in Europe, the United States, and Turkey—the reality is more complex. Stripe does not support high-risk industries, and iGaming businesses must turn to more specialized payment methods and partners.

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