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Travel Rule

Policy

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The Financial Action Task Force addressed DeFi and NFTs in its new proposed draft guidance, but its new definitions might be extremely broad.

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Policy

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.

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Finance

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.

Dave Jevans

Finance

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.

Shyft Network co-founder Joseph Weinberg

Videos

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.

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Policy

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.

FATF may amend its travel rule for crypto exchanges.

Policy

‘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.

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Finance

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.

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Markets

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.

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Policy

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.

Treasury Secretary
Steven T. Mnuchin