VASPs

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In Estonia, the Party’s Over for 'Hippie' Crypto Firms
New licensing requirements passed last year could see the country’s crypto community slashed by 90%.
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FATF Says Majority of Countries Still Haven’t Implemented Watchdog’s Crypto Guidance
Only 58 out of 128 jurisdictions have stepped up, the anti-money laundering watchdog said Friday.
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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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DeFi Is Not TradFi: Why FATF's Guidance Would Stifle Growth
FATF may have DeFi in its sights, but Aave general counsel Rebecca Rettig is keeping watch on the watchdog.
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Crypto Exchange OKEx Korea to Close as New AML Rules Come Into Force
An exchange spokesperson said the new anti-money laundering regime would make it too tough to continue operating.
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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.
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‘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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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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South Korean Crypto Firms Must Disclose Users' Identities Under Planned Law Change
South Korea's top financial watchdog wants legal changes making it mandatory for cryptocurrency firms to report the names of customers.
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Identity Startup Notabene Launches Exchange Tool for FATF Travel Rule Compliance
A Financial Action Task Force meeting this week is proving to be a popular time for industry players to launch compliance-minded tech solutions.
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