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What's the Crypto 'Travel Rule,' and What Does It Mean for You?
The measure is essential to prevent bad actors from using digital assets to launder money. It affects everyone who dabbles in cryptocurrencies from exchanges to everyday investors.
¿Qué es la 'regla de viaje' de las Cripto y qué significa Para ti?
La medida es esencial para evitar que los malos actores utilicen activos digitales para lavar dinero. Afecta a todos los que incursionan en las criptomonedas, desde las bolsas hasta los inversores cotidianos.
Nearly Half of Jurisdictions Still Not Applying Crypto Laundering Norms, Global Regulator Says
The Financial Action Task Force has vowed to toughen its monitoring, though some fear customer identification rules could harm online privacy.
Georgia Central Bank Plans to Introduce New Crypto Rules: Report
The eastern European nation will follow international guidance as it sets out an anti-money laundering and licensing regime.
China Stamping Out Mining; Crypto Market Makes Gains
China takes aim at corruption in underground Bitcoin mining. Russian committee proposes bitcoin payment for oil and energy exports. Crypto markets shift to upward trend after weeks of volatility. DeFi, NFT access at stake as FATF Travel Rule goes into force in South Korea. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
India’s Crypto GST Plan; Australia’s Crypto Reforms
South Korea’s preparations for imposition of FATF travel rule heat up. India considers GST on crypto transactions. Australia’s Senator Andrew Bragg warns of existential threat from DAOs. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
European Parliament Proposes Expanding 'Travel Rule' to Every Single Crypto Transaction
Two major factions within the European Parliament propose to expand the "travel rule" to virtually every transaction of digital assets.
Payments Giant FIS Worldpay Joins Shyft’s Crypto Compliance Network
It’s the second large, non-crypto firm to join Shyft, following law firm DLA Piper last month.
Ukraine’s Crypto Demand Soars; Russian Sanctions Tighten
Putin’s attack triples Ukrainian crypto exchange trading volume. No sign yet of Russia using crypto to evade sanctions. South Korean businesses scramble to meet FATF travel rule. Why Australia’s desert might not be the ideal location for crypto mining.
Crypto Heavyweights Coinbase, Fidelity and Robinhood Back US Anti-Money Laundering Group
The 18-member Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST) initiative addresses AML data sharing requirements prescribed by FinCEN.
