What Crypto Firms Can Expect From Friday’s FATF Plenary Meeting
Regulatory insiders say the sheer volume of crypto feedback means updated guidance from the FATF could be delayed.
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Jun 24, 2021 at 8:45 p.m. UTC
Jun 24, 2021
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Banks in South Korea Instructed to Treat Crypto Exchanges as High-Risk Clients
Banks will have to deny services to clients that do not comply with ID verification requirements or fail to report suspicious activity to the FSC's anti-money laundering unit.
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Jun 14, 2021 at 10:23 a.m. UTC
Jun 14, 2021
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Will a Digital Dollar Solve the Crypto Ransomware Problem?
Responding to recent high-profile ransomware attacks on major food and oil companies, U.S. lawmakers are amping up their criticism of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Dave Jevans...
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Jun 10, 2021 at 2:24 p.m. UTC
Jun 10, 2021
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UK’s AML Rules Could Force Up to 50 Crypto Firms to Cease Trading: Report
The FCA has expressed concern that a "significantly high number" of crypto-asset businesses are not meeting its standards on AML.
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Jun 4, 2021 at 11:48 a.m. UTC
Jun 4, 2021
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UK Regulator FCA Extends Registration Deadline for Crypto Businesses
The Financial Conduct Authority is concerned about the high number of businesses not meeting its anti-money laundering standards.
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Jun 3, 2021 at 8:32 a.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2021
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Hong Kong Government Proposal on Licensing Crypto Firms Ends Consultation Period
The government plans to introduce licensing for virtual asset service providers.
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May 21, 2021 at 11:13 a.m. UTC
May 21, 2021
Diginex Arm Becomes First Stand-Alone Crypto Custodian Approved by UK Financial Watchdog
Th firm hopes FCA approval will make it more attractive to institutional investors.
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May 14, 2021 at 12:12 p.m. UTC
May 14, 2021
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Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, and hackers often use cryptocurrencies to escape the eyes of the law. A new report published by the Ransomware Task Force...
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Apr 30, 2021 at 6:51 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2021
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Colombia’s Crypto Use Soars, and Local Regulators Step In
The Colombian government is implementing new anti-money laundering laws with local exchanges.
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Apr 30, 2021 at 5:42 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2021
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Where Are The Regulatory Risks for Crypto?
This weekend’s crypto volatility was blamed on Twitter rumors, but what impact would an actual regulatory crackdown have on the crypto markets? Perianne Boring, the Digital Ch...
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Apr 19, 2021 at 2:33 p.m. UTC
Apr 19, 2021