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In Estonia, the Party’s Over for 'Hippie' Crypto Firms
New licensing requirements passed last year could see the country’s crypto community slashed by 90%.
By
Jack Schickler
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May 5, 2022 at 5:46 p.m. UTC
May 5, 2022
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Fatf
FATF Says Majority of Countries Still Haven’t Implemented Watchdog’s Crypto Guidance
Only 58 out of 128 jurisdictions have stepped up, the anti-money laundering watchdog said Friday.
By
Ian Allison
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Jun 25, 2021 at 12:47 p.m. UTC
Jun 25, 2021
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Hong kong
Hong Kong Government Proposal on Licensing Crypto Firms Ends Consultation Period
The government plans to introduce licensing for virtual asset service providers.
By
Jamie Crawley
Sponsored
May 21, 2021 at 11:13 a.m. UTC
May 21, 2021
Hong Kong
Anti-Money Laundering
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Fatf
DeFi Is Not TradFi: Why FATF's Guidance Would Stifle Growth
FATF may have DeFi in its sights, but Aave general counsel Rebecca Rettig is keeping watch on the watchdog.
By
Rebecca Rettig
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May 11, 2021 at 11:22 a.m. UTC
May 11, 2021
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Crypto Exchange OKEx Korea to Close as New AML Rules Come Into Force
An exchange spokesperson said the new anti-money laundering regime would make it too tough to continue operating.
By
Sebastian Sinclair
Sponsored
Mar 23, 2021 at 8:40 a.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2021
Money Laundering
South Korea
AML
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CipherTrace Releases Its FATF-Friendly AML Tools for Crypto Exchanges
Cryptocurrency firms in Singapore already need to have a Travel Rule solution in place to get a license.
By
Ian Allison
Sponsored
Mar 11, 2021 at 2:01 p.m. UTC
Mar 11, 2021
Compliance
FATF
CipherTrace
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Fatf
‘Evil VASP’ Simulation Preps Crypto Exchanges for FATF Travel Rule
Backed by CipherTrace, TRISA looks to get virtual asset service providers (VASPs) ready for new anti-money laundering rules.
By
Ian Allison
Sponsored
Feb 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 18, 2021
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BitMEX Introduces Data Storage Framework for FATF’s Travel Rule
Compliance chief Malcolm Wright led the development of BitMEX’s data storage principles for crypto exchanges.
By
Ian Allison
Sponsored
Feb 9, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2021
Compliance
FATF
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South korea
South Korean Crypto Firms Must Disclose Users' Identities Under Planned Law Change
South Korea's top financial watchdog wants legal changes making it mandatory for cryptocurrency firms to report the names of customers.
By
Sebastian Sinclair
Sponsored
Nov 6, 2020 at 9:44 a.m. UTC
Nov 6, 2020
South Korea
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FSC
Travel Rule
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Kyc
Identity Startup Notabene Launches Exchange Tool for FATF Travel Rule Compliance
A Financial Action Task Force meeting this week is proving to be a popular time for industry players to launch compliance-minded tech solutions.
By
Ian Allison
Sponsored
Jun 23, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Jun 23, 2020
KYC
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Notabene
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