Wirex and Elliptic unite in new approach to make crypto safer

London. 23rd May 2019 – Wirex and Elliptic have strengthened their collaboration in order to reduce the risk of cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering. The new remit solidifies the relationship between the two companies as Wirex becomes Elliptic’s first partner to proactively contribute data on fraudulent accounts. 

Borderless payments platform Wirex and Elliptic, a cryptocurrency compliance provider, have been working together since 2016 to help counter and prevent money laundering and other illicit uses of cryptocurrency. Users of Elliptic software will benefit from this enhanced collaboration as Wirex red-flags wallet addresses associated with illegal and suspect activity. This paves the way for a new data model built on industry-wide collaboration and best practice, ultimately reducing the risk of fraud and promoting the benefits of cryptocurrencies to a wide audience.

Wirex offers consumers and businesses secure, multi-currency accounts to manage digital and traditional currencies, make fast and efficient domestic and international payments and spend cryptocurrency in day-to-day life using the Wirex Visa card.

By bridging the gap between digital and conventional payments, Wirex is able to identify fiat-based financial crimes, such as stolen credit card details, that ultimately lead to cryptocurrency wallet addresses being used for money laundering. Fraudulent or suspicious behaviours are now fed directly into Elliptic’s dataset of high-risk actors in cryptocurrency.

Elliptic has assessed risks for transactions worth several trillion dollars, enabling cryptocurrency exchanges, brokers, banks and other financial institutions across the world to prevent illicit activity and provide secure and trusted services. 

Pavel Matveev, CEO and Co-Founder at Wirex, says: “We have entered a new age in which conventional regulated financial frameworks and the new token economy must coexist. By uniting the existing and future financial ecosystem, Wirex occupies a unique position in the industry – we believe it is our duty to deliver innovation and choice to our customers whilst ensuring the security of their money and data. We are delighted to work with Elliptic and contribute to creating a safer environment for all.”

James Smith, CEO & Co-Founder of Elliptic says: “The cryptocurrency community continues to work collaboratively with innovative approaches to strengthen security across the industry. Our new working arrangement with Wirex will play a significant role in helping cryptocurrency become more trusted and commonplace. This enhanced partnership is yet another milestone for companies working together with this shared purpose.”