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FATF Crypto Guidance Looks to Bring Industry in Line With Banks

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering (AML) agency, has released its updated guidance for firms that handle crypto and virtual assets. “The Hash” team discusses the key takeaways and implications for the future of DeFi regulation.

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Finance

Gensler for a Day: Regulating DeFi With Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov

The key is getting decentralized identity right.

Michael Shaulov, CEO of DeFi infrastructure firm Fireblocks (courtesy Fireblocks)

Juridique

Swedish Financial Watchdog Investigating Two Local Crypto Exchanges

The authority is examining how Safello and Goobit are implementing anti-money laundering rules.

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Finance

BitMEX Joins Binance, Bybit in Removing Korean Language Ahead of Regulatory Deadline

South Korean regulators have asked exchanges to register by Friday.

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Juridique

The Financial Aftermath of 9/11

As the world looks back on one of the worst tragedies of the 21st century, it’s important to remember 9/11′s long-lasting aftereffects: increased financial surveillance and exclusion.

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Technologies

Bitcoin Won’t Save the Afghan People

Crypto activity in the collapsing country is likely a sign of capital flight by corrupt elites, not aid or remittances flowing in, according to one expert.

Afghan refugees in Indonesia. Banking bans and a lack of cryptocurrency infrastructure will add major barriers to Afghans trying to send money home. (Getty Images)

Juridique

Hamas Tapped Binance to Launder Bitcoin Donations, Blockchain Data Suggests

Binance said it froze the Hamas-linked wallet.

Fighters of Ezz al-Din Al-Qassam brigades, the military wing of Hamas.

Marchés

Turkish Crypto Exchanges Must Report Transactions Over $1,200, Finance Minister Says

The country is rushing to regulate the crypto market after two local crypto exchanges went offline in April.

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Marchés

Turkey Adds Crypto Trading Platforms to List of Firms Covered by AML Regulations

The country's latest move to rein in cryptocurrencies went into effect immediately.

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Vidéos

Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks

Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, and hackers often use cryptocurrencies to escape the eyes of the law. A new report published by the Ransomware Task Force suggests that by increasing know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws, ransomware attacks can be reduced, but is this really the case? “The Hash” panel debates.

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