The FATF's findings could lead to stricter regulations and increased scrutiny on online gaming, impacting its growth and operational practices.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team9 Sept
Curve founder Michael Egorov said FATF pressure could push DeFi protocols toward greater decentralization and stronger security.
The Block•Brian Danga18 AugCurve founder Michael Egorov said FATF pressure could push DeFi protocols toward greater decentralization and stronger security.
The Block•Brian Danga18 Aug
Monaco has submitted a draft bill to replace its 2022 crypto rules, aligning its regulatory environment with the MiCA framework and Financial Action Task Force standards. Evolving Beyond the 2022 Framework Monaco’s government has submitted a bill to its legislature to overhaul the Principality’s legal framework for crypto‑asset service providers, citing rapid growth in the […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara13 Aug
FATF Says Crypto Travel Rule Adoption Is Rising, But Enforcement Still Lags - Read the full analysis.
NewsBTC•NewsBTC Editorial Team24 Jul
FATF's seventh targeted update warns DeFi platforms of outright bans, flags gaps in Travel Rule enforcement, and calls for stronger supervisory
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 Jul
Nearly every country has yet to apply the rules, the watchdog said, warning of outright bans for platforms that don’t comply.
While the institution recognized that most jurisdictions are working to apply its recommendations, others are lagging, allowing criminal groups to use digital assets for their illicit purposes. The FATF alerted to the misuse of stablecoins and the risks of offshore VASPs. Financial Action Task Force Calls for Increased Oversight on Digital Assets The Financial Action […]
Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko20 Jul
Increased AML enforcement on stablecoins may drive up compliance costs, impacting smaller issuers and reshaping global crypto regulations.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team16 Jul
The global task force said criminal networks are using stablecoins and developing proprietary tokens to evade asset freezes as countries struggle to enforce crypto AML rules.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun16 Jul
Financial technology startup Hurupay is reportedly leaving the Kenyan market due to intensifying regulatory audits and stricter anti–money‑laundering compliance scrutiny targeting digital asset platforms. Regulatory Pressures and the FATF Grey List Financial technology startup Hurupay is exiting the Kenyan market as local regulators intensify anti-money laundering checks and compliance audits on digital asset platforms. The […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara14 Jul
Enterprise crypto infrastructure providers are aligning with global AML standards, including MiCA, FATF guidance, and Travel Rule compliance across regulated markets. Enterprise digital asset infrastructure providers now operate under the same financial crime review standards used across regulated finance. Banks,…
South Korea’s FIU is calling for broader crypto transfer reporting rules during FATF talks, citing offshore risks and uneven global AML enforcement.
Cointelegraph•Helen Partz22 Jun
A Dubai regulator is replacing baseline compliance with rigorous, data-driven frameworks. Virtual asset service providers must now use quantitative business data for real-time risk scoring instead of static tracking. New Framework Demands Quantitative Data The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has published new guidance aimed at tightening financial crime defenses across the region’s booming […]
Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara15 Jun