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State of Crypto: FATF's New Guidance Takes Aim at DeFi
The Financial Action Task Force addressed DeFi and NFTs in its new proposed draft guidance, but its new definitions might be extremely broad.

Crypto Must Apply Safety Lessons of the Existing Financial System
Governments have "very little incentive" to change money laundering rules to accommodate crypto, says the long-time head of the FATF.

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.

Shyft Network Wraps Token Sale Ahead of FATF 'Travel Rule' Implementation
Backed by BlockTower and others, the shyft token helps a decentralized network of exchanges comply with anti-money laundering rules.

Will Anti-Money Laundering Watchdog Group Amend a Controversial Crypto Rule?
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an anti-money laundering watchdog group, announced it will seek public input into a controversial crypto data-sharing regulation known as the “Travel Rule.” “The Hash” panel discusses the potential implications.

FATF Says It Is Open to Amending Crypto Travel Rule Guidance
The anti-money laundering watchdog said it is confident the industry will be able to implement the data sharing requirements by June.

‘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.

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.

The Global Challenge of Regulating Virtual Assets
Moving through the high-level confusion of an emergent field of digital assets during a pandemic presented unique challenges, says the CEO of CoolBitX.

Industry Pros Weigh In on Rumors of New Crypto Wallet Regulations
From shorter consultations to insider comments, recent rumors about U.S. regulation of private crypto wallets have some compelling context.

