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The Growth vs. Safety Trade-Off: Why Payment Companies Can't Scale Risk Operations the Old Way

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Seeing the Scam. Stopping the Scam. Behavioral Detection, Decisioning, and Real-World Interventions

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The Vape Industry Is Becoming a Merchant Risk Minefield
reports
Andy Vrabel
Jul 16, 2026
The Vape Industry Is Becoming a Merchant Risk Minefield

How to Build an Audit-Ready Merchant Monitoring Business Case
reports
Robert Ellenhorn
Jul 14, 2026
How to Build an Audit-Ready Merchant Monitoring Business Case

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Guides
Ballerine team
Jan 1, 2026
Building A Defensible Adult Content Underwriting Framework
Guides
Ballerine team
Dec 25, 2025
US Gambling Merchant Underwriting: A Strategic Guide for Risk Leaders
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BRAM and VIRP: A Practical, Professional Guide for PSPs in 2026
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Nicole Horne
Dec 4, 2025
BRAM and VIRP: A Practical, Professional Guide for PSPs in 2026

For risk and compliance teams, BRAM and VIRP aren't theoretical guidelines. They are ongoing obligations. We break down the evolving expectations for 2026, highlighting the specific themes that lead to fines (like illegal activity and IP infringement) and how to build a governance model that protects your portfolio.

The Fraud Threats Costing Acquirers Most in 2026 and How to Stop Them
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Dean Pogroske
Dec 8, 2025
The Fraud Threats Costing Acquirers Most in 2026 and How to Stop Them