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Travel Rule

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Policy
Analysis
U.K.’s Travel Rule Troubles Showcase Global Challenge for Crypto
U.K. crypto firms have just days to comply with new anti-money laundering requirements – but they are seeking more guidance given patchy implementation of the controversial FA...
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By Camomile ShumbaJack Schickler
Aug 24, 2023 at 10:41 a.m. UTC
Aug 24, 2023
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The UK is Tightening Crypto Rules (Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
UK ‘Travel Rule’ Won’t Completely Nix Transfers to Noncompliant Places, FCA Says
Companies such as PayPal are already halting their crypto payments services in the U.K. as a result of tighter regulations.
The UK is Tightening Crypto Rules (Unsplash)
By Jack Schickler
Aug 17, 2023 at 1:14 p.m. UTC
Aug 17, 2023
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Cityscape Tokyo, Japan (Ryo Yoshitake/Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
Crypto Exchange bitFlyer Aligns Itself With FATF 'Travel Rule' With New Restrictions
Restrictions targeting 21 countries include only allowing select crypto and transfers to platforms that comply with Coinbase-led Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRU...
Cityscape Tokyo, Japan (Ryo Yoshitake/Unsplash)
By Sandali Handagama
May 30, 2023 at 12:22 p.m. UTC
May 30, 2023
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Regulations
Japan to Enforce Tougher Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Laws Next Month: Report
Earlier this month, global financial crimes watchdog FATF urged G-7 economies like Japan to lead by example to implement its controversial "travel rule" for crypto transfers.
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By Amitoj Singh
May 24, 2023 at 10:50 a.m. UTC
May 24, 2023
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G7 summit or meeting concept. Row from flags of members of G7 group of seven and list of countries, 3d illustration
Policy
Regulations
G-7 Must Take Charge in Ending 'Lawless' Crypto Space, FATF Chief Says
President of the global financial crimes watchdog, T. Raja Kumar, urged G-7 leaders to "effectively" implement FATF's crypto anti-money laundering norms ahead of their meeting...
G7 summit or meeting concept. Row from flags of members of G7 group of seven and list of countries, 3d illustration
By Sandali Handagama
May 18, 2023 at 9:52 a.m. UTC
May 18, 2023
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Raj Dhamodharan at Consensus23 (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Finance
Consensus 2023
Mastercard Launches Crypto Credential Service for Cross-Border Transfers
The set of verification standards uses technology from CipherTrace, the well-known blockchain analytics platform Mastercard agreed to acquire in late 2021.
Raj Dhamodharan at Consensus23 (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Ian Allison
Apr 28, 2023 at 6:16 p.m. UTC
Apr 28, 2023
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The FATF, a global anti-money-laundering watchdog, said many countries have failed to implement its standards for crypto. (NASA/Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
FATF Agrees on Action Plan to Drive Implementation of Global Crypto Norms
The global financial crime watchdog's plenary, made up of 206 members including observer organizations like the UN, also agreed to take stock of what jurisdictions have been d...
The FATF, a global anti-money-laundering watchdog, said many countries have failed to implement its standards for crypto. (NASA/Unsplash)
By Sandali HandagamaCamomile Shumba
Feb 24, 2023 at 1:33 p.m. UTC
Feb 24, 2023
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The FATF ordered crypto service providers to meet its AML guidance back in 2019. (Hervé Cortinat/OECD)
Finance
Coinbase
Coinbase-Backed Anti-Money Laundering Group Expands Into Europe
The Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST) has grown its membership to 67 firms.
The FATF ordered crypto service providers to meet its AML guidance back in 2019. (Hervé Cortinat/OECD)
By Ian Allison
Oct 31, 2022 at 2:10 p.m. UTC
Oct 31, 2022
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Europe on a globe
Consensus Magazine
The node
Why the EU’s Rushed ‘Travel Rule’ for Crypto Should Be Struck Down
A crypto reporting provision imported from the U.S. likely violates European privacy laws.
Europe on a globe
By Mikołaj Barczentewicz
Jul 25, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 25, 2022
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The Financial Action Task Force wants to outlaw dirty money flows through crypto. (Richard Levine/Corbis/ Getty Images)
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Regulations
Hurry Up With Crypto ID Checks, FATF Tells Countries
After the potentially privacy-busting "travel rule" for crypto transfers, global standard setters at the Financial Action Task Force have their eyes on DeFi, NFTs and unhosted...
The Financial Action Task Force wants to outlaw dirty money flows through crypto. (Richard Levine/Corbis/ Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Jun 30, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2022
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