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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 Publishes Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Guidance

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published its revised guidance for crypto firms, further clarifying the definition of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), DeFi, stablecoins, and NFTs. Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Executive Director Rick McDonell discusses the world of crypto and anti-money laundering (AML), breaking down the key points of the recommendations.

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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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Policy

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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Policy

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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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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Finance

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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Policy

‘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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Finance

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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Markets

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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