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30.04 / 16:21

Government Blockchain Law FATF Solving the ‘Sunrise Issue’ is the key to unlocking crypto mass adoption

We have all been there. You see something, hear something, or feel something, and want to share that feeling or observation with someone else. Do you pick up the phone? Send over a text? Record a voice note?

19.04 / 19:09

regulation FATF regulatory Half of assessed jurisdictions don't have 'adequate laws and regulatory structures' — FATF

The Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, reported that many countries are not in compliance with its standards on countering the financing of terrorism and anti-money laundering, including those with virtual asset service providers.

25.03 / 09:05

regulation FATF Upbit compliance Korean crypto exchanges are now in compliance with the Travel Rule

South Korean crypto exchanges have reached the government-mandated deadline to come into compliance with the so-called Travel Rule, but not all industry players are pleased with the measure.

17.02 / 00:41

business FATF AML compliance US-based crypto firms join forces for travel rule compliance

Many major crypto companies based in the United States have released a solution for the Financial Action Task Force's Travel Rule.

31.12 / 21:31

regulation wallet FATF Estonia’s new AML laws set to clamp down on crypto industry

Beginning in February, Estonia is set to introduce sweeping changes to its definition of Virtual Asset Service Providers, or VASPs, to include several cryptocurrency-related services — a move that could impact Bitcoin (BTC) ownership in the country — according to European compliance specialist Sumsub.

30.12 / 11:19

regulation FATF AML South Korean crypto exchanges to follow Coinone in verifying private wallets

Major South Korean crypto exchanges including Upbit, Bithumb and Korbit will follow Coinone's lead in banning transfers to non-verified wallets, industry analysts say.

14.12 / 17:41

regulation FATF AML Bitcoin Cyprus’ finance ministry recommends ‘capacity building’ for crypto

Cyprus is moving to regulate the cryptocurrency industry, with the country’s finance ministry releasing a national risk assessment on crypto.

28.10 / 19:09

defi regulation FATF Bitcoin guidance FATF includes DeFi in guidance for crypto service providers

Decentralized finance, or DeFi, continues driving more interest from regulators, becoming a part of major international rules designed for virtual asset service providers, or VASPs.

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