A Survey of Electronic Cash, Electonic Banking, and Internet gaming

Since 1995, the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN) has been examining the potential regulatory and law enforcement implications of emerging technology- driven payment mechanisms, such as smart card Internet-based electronic cash, electronic banking, and Internet banking. This initiative was undertaken within the context of FinCEN's mission to support and strengthen domestic and internal anti-money laundering efforts.