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Finance
Crime
Sanctions Showdown Looms for US and Cryptocurrency
If OFAC turns its eye toward cryptocurrencies, it could be only a matter of time before it makes an example of one or more entities to send a message.
Russian flag behind fence (Shutterstock)
By Brian Fleming
Feb 6, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2018
CrimeEuropeRussiaAMLVenezuelaRegulationSanctionsLegalOFACPetro
question, dilemma
Markets
Privacy
When Crypto Exchanges Hold More Than Your Money
Regulators want cryptocurrency exchanges to know who their customers are – but that requires these companies to collect very sensitive information.
question, dilemma
By Marc Hochstein
Feb 1, 2018 at 1:05 p.m. UTC
Feb 1, 2018
PrivacyExchangesMoney LaunderingComplianceKYCAMLRegulationMarketsLegalFeaturesbusiness newsMarkets News
hurdles, obstacles
Markets
Identity
Here's What's Standing in the Way of a Tokenized Economy
The challenges of digital identity, AML/KYC and common technical standards must be overcome to deliver on the promise of blockchain technology.
hurdles, obstacles
By Pavel Kravchenko
Nov 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Nov 25, 2017
IdentityKYCAMLRegulationStandardsDigital IdentityFeatures
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Markets
Congress
US Congressman: Cryptocurrencies Need Tighter Rules
During a speech Friday, a member of US Congress called for tighter anti-money laundering controls for cryptocurrencies.
Screen Shot 2017-07-14 at 4.50.52 PM
By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 14, 2017 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2017
CongressKYCAMLRegulationNewsLegal
shutterstock_233876863
Markets
Aml
Senators Call for Digital Currency Oversight in Anti-Money Laundering Bill
A pair of US senators have filed a new anti-money laundering bill aimed at beefing up oversight of digital currency activities.
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By Stan Higgins
May 31, 2017 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
May 31, 2017
AMLUSRegulationNewsLegislationSenateLegal
oversight
Markets
Australia
Australia Will Regulate Bitcoin Exchanges Under AML Laws
The Australian government is looking to update its anti-money laundering laws to include bitcoin and other digital currency exchanges.
oversight
By Stan Higgins
Oct 27, 2016 at 3:46 p.m. UTC
Oct 27, 2016
AustraliaAMLRegulationNews
hunter thompson
Markets
Privacy
Translucent Regulation: Fear and Loathing in a Blockchain World
How does bitcoin shape our perception of privacy in the digital age? Chainalysis co-founder Jonathan Levin explores.
hunter thompson
By Jonathan Levin
Apr 30, 2016 at 3:58 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2016
PrivacySecurityAMLFeatures
Regulation
Markets
Law
4 Trends That Will Shape Bitcoin Regulation in 2016
After an eventful 2015 for bitcoin and the blockchain, what’s in store on the regulatory and enforcement front in 2016?
Regulation
By Jason Weinstein & Alan Cohn
Jan 4, 2016 at 12:53 p.m. UTC
Jan 4, 2016
LawAMLRegulationFeatures
European Union
Markets
Startups
SWIFT: Bitcoin Regulation in the EU Won't Happen Soon
The European Union (EU) is years away from implementing a consistent framework for cryptocurrency regulation, according to a new report by SWIFT.
European Union
By Yessi Bello Perez
Nov 26, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Nov 26, 2015
startupsTerrorismAMLSWIFTRegulationEUNewsCompanies
mind the gap
Markets
Law
How Can Bitcoin Businesses Bridge the Gap With Insurers?
Drinker Biddle & Reath's Charles Cowan looks at why insurance companies have so far hesitated to work with bitcoin companies.
mind the gap
By Charles Cowan
Jun 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2015
LawInsuranceAMLRegulationFeatures