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Markets

Turkish Crypto Exchanges Must Report Transactions Over $1,200, Finance Minister Says

The country is rushing to regulate the crypto market after two local crypto exchanges went offline in April.

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Markets

Turkey Adds Crypto Trading Platforms to List of Firms Covered by AML Regulations

The country's latest move to rein in cryptocurrencies went into effect immediately.

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Videos

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 suggests that by increasing know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws, ransomware attacks can be reduced, but is this really the case? “The Hash” panel debates.

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Markets

Enforcing KYC, AML Laws Is Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks: Task Force

Existing AML/KYC laws could reduce ransomware proliferation, but it would require an international effort.

The Ransomware Task Force report warned an international effort would be needed to properly combat a growing ransomware threat.

Markets

CipherTrace Wants to Introduce DEXs to Sanctions Compliance

The new tool uses an oracle on Chainlink to spot crypto wallet addresses on government watchlists.

CipherTrace's new tool would let developers create an API call to monitor for transactions to sanctioned addresses.

Markets

UK Crypto Companies Now Have to Submit Financial Crime Reports

The new FCA policy will see the number of companies required to submit financial crime reports increase from 2,500 to 7,000.

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Policy

Russia to Track Bitcoin Cash-Outs: Report

Russia's anti-money laundering agency is going to identify and track down bitcoin-to-fiat sales, the government official said.

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Videos

South Korean Crypto Exchange OKEx to Shut Down

OKEx, one of South Korea’s largest crypto exchanges, announced it will close down due to new anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines that would make it too difficult to continue operating. “The Hash” panel breaks down what new Financial Action Task Force (FATF) draft guidelines might mean for the wider crypto world.

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Finance

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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