Rosfinmonitoring has informed the Russian parliament that it is paying close attention to transactions involving the conversion of crypto to rubles.
‘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.
Elliptic Teams With Fireblocks to Automate Security and Compliance in Crypto Industry
Elliptic has joined forces with Fireblocks to automate anti-money laundering compliance for their shared institutional clients.
Where FATF Crypto Compliance Gets Interesting: Africa
Crypto businesses seeing strong growth across the 54-country continent are working hard to meet the FATF’s anti-money laundering standards.
FATF Meets Wednesday to Discuss ‘Travel Rule’ for Digital Assets
The Financial Action Task Force holds its summer plenary meeting Wednesday. Here’s what to expect with the anti-money laundering watchdog discussing crypto.
Fireblocks Adds Crypto-Tracing Tool to Guard Against Money Laundering
Fireblocks has teamed up with Chainalysis to help flag high-risk transactions passing through its platform.
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.
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.
G20 Urges Countries to Adopt Tough FATF Rules on Cryptocurrencies
FATF’s guidance compels crypto exchanges to share user data with one another.
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.
Beyond KYC: Global Regulators Appear 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.
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.
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.