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Time’s Running Out for French Crypto Registration Regime, Regulator Says

The country's Financial Markets Authority is also looking for entities willing to test out DLT-based securities trading.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 18:  The French National Assembly in Paris, on October 18, 2022.France. (Photo by Antoine Gyori/Corbis via Getty Images)

Policy

FCA's Crypto AML Compliance Chief Steps Down

Mark Steward, who led the enforcement of anti-money laundering measures for crypto, is stepping down after seven years with the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Policy

Japan Greenlights Tougher Anti-Money-Laundering Rules for Crypto

A cabinet decision to revise six foreign-exchange laws closely follows a government plan to introduce new rules for remittances, all aimed at tightening AML measures for crypto.

Japan is pressing ahead with new anti-money-laundering rules for crypto. (Kutay Tanir/Getty)

Videos

WOO Network CEO on Winning Milestone AML Approval From Taiwan

Fintech startup WOO Network was among the first 24 crypto platforms to be registered under Taiwan's Money Laundering Control Act. WOO Network co-founder Jack Tan, along with Head of Legal and AML Chloe Tsai, join "Community Crypto" to discuss the approval and what it suggests about the outlook for Taiwan's state of crypto regulation.

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Policy

Money Laundering via Metaverse, DeFi, NFTs Targeted by EU Lawmakers’ Latest Draft

An emerging compromise may subject those who govern decentralized autonomous organizations to extra requirements.

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Policy

Estonia Grants First Crypto License to LastBit's Striga

The crypto banking company is first to jump over new anti-money laundering hurdles which significantly toughen Estonia's legal regime.

Estonia toughened crypto laws earlier this year. (Getty Images)

Policy

Taiwan Approves 24 Crypto Platforms, Including WOO Network, for AML Compliance

Taipei is bringing crypto into its regulatory fold.

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Finance

Binance CEO Hits Back at 'Weak' KYC Claims

Binance has the most sophisticated know-your-customer system in the industry, Changpeng Zhao said.

Changpeng Zhao spoke at Korea Blockchain Week. (FactBlock)

Policy

No AML Checks For Most Transfers To Unhosted Crypto Wallets, EU Policymakers Decide

A Wednesday meeting secured a final deal on anti-money laundering legislation for crypto transfers and largely overturned a proposal from the EU Parliament to impose laundering checks on all payments to private wallets.

After intense discussions inside this room in Brussels, policymakers in the European Union have finally agreed on anti-money laundering rules for crypto transactions. (Jack Schickler/ CoinDesk)