Anti-Money Laundering

Anti-Money Laundering

Policy

Binance Korea Deploys Anti-Money Laundering Tool from Regtech Company Coinfirm

Blockchain analytics provider Coinfirm will help Binance Korea better comply with anti-money laundering rules.

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Policy

The Netherlands’ AMLD5 Interpretation Appears to Be Killing Crypto Firms

The announced closure of one-man bitcoin startup Bittr may be the first of many in the Netherlands as contentious new AMLD5 regulations come into effect.

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Policy

G-20 Urges Countries to Adopt Tough FATF Rules on Cryptocurrencies

FATF's guidance compels crypto exchanges to share user data with one another.

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Policy

European Crypto Firms Brace for Higher Costs as AMLD5 Takes Effect

A strict new regulatory regime is dawning upon European firms handling cryptocurrency. Here’s what AMLD5 will mean for the industry.

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Markets

Beyond KYC: Regulators Set to Adopt Tough New Rules for Crypto Exchanges

Exchanges will likely have to collect information about their clients' crypto transactions under new global standards expected in June.

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Markets

Customer ID Now Required for Crypto Exchange Purchases in Malaysia

Malaysia's central bank is now requiring domestic crypto exchanges to comply with anti-money laundering and know-your-customer mandates.

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Markets

Austria Planning New Regulations for Cryptocurrency, ICOs

Austria is drawing up cryptocurrency regulations, using as a model existing rules for the trading of gold and derivatives.

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