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Crypto-native travel agency launches Solana-based tokens and rewards
23.9.2024
Travala integrates Solana blockchain for seamless crypto payments, allowing hotel and flight bookings via SOL, USDT, and USDC
Crypto-native travel agency launches Solana-based tokens and rewards
23.9.2024
Travala has integrated the Solana blockchain for seamless crypto payments, allowing hotel and flight bookings via SOL, USDT and USDC
Crypto-native travel platform Travala integrates with Skyscanner for 2.2M hotels
5.9.2024
Travala is the first crypto-native travel platform to receive a Skyscanner integration, which allows it to access the platform’s 110 million monthly users
UK crypto industry publishes Travel Rule navigation guide
6.6.2024
The Travel Rule requires crypto businesses to collect, verify and share information about digital asset transactions with another crypto company
South Africa’s FIC Unveils Draft Directive for Travel Rule Implementation; Crypto Industry Leader Issues Warning
5.5.2024
The South African Financial Intelligence Centre recently issued a draft directive calling crypto-asset service providers to implement the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) travel rule. However, key figures in South Africa’s crypto industry say several factors could hinder the implementation...
Upbit Halts Transactions Over 1 Million KRW Following Changes to VASP – Here’s the Latest
17.4.2024
Upbit has announced the suspension of processing deposits and withdrawals exceeding 1 million Korean won due to the recent suspension of Ten&Ten's Travel Rule Solution service.
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European Banking Authority Launches New Consultation on Crypto Travel Rule
28.11.2023
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has recently launched a new consultation process concerning implementing the so-called travel rule for cryptocurrency transactions. The institution is seeking feedback on the defined procedures that crypto assets service providers (CASPs) must complete...
UK's Travel Rule comes into effect, could halt certain crypto transfers
1.9.2023
The crypto Travel Rule, which came into effect on Sept. 1, aims to stop anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing activities carried out on-chain
Crypto travel rule implementation ‘remains relatively poor,’ says FATF
26.6.2023
The United Nations body called on all member states to implement the Travel Rule “without delay” to close “loopholes” not currently protected by regulation
Japan to Enforce Tougher Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Laws Next Month: Report
24.5.2023
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
Crypto industry seems willing to adopt FATF travel rule: Survey
27.1.2022
A new report claims that about 70% of respondents are either practicing the travel rule or planning to complete their compliance in Q1/Q2 2022
Travala Now Accepts Shiba Inu Crypto — SHIB Can Be Used to Book 3 Million Travel Products Worldwide
8.12.2021
Crypto-friendly travel website Travala has added support for the shiba inu cryptocurrency. SHIB can now be used to book more than 3 million travel products worldwide on the site, including flights, hotels, and travel packages. Travala Adds Support for Shiba Inu Crypto Travel website Travala...
Travel Rule Implementation Still Far Off Due to Tech Limitations, Australian Regulator Reports
30.8.2021
The Australian Department of Home Affairs stated that the country lacked the technical capabilities to implement a system that complies with the travel rule proposed for cryptocurrencies. The Department concluded this in an appearance before the Senate in Australia last Friday. However,...
Digital Rupee Trial, No Tech to Implement Crypto Travel Rule + More News
27.8.2021
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could commence preliminary central bank digital currency (CBDC) trials before the end of the year,...
Crypto Travel Rule Working Group Launches 2.0 Protocol ‘Solving the Discoverability Problem’
26.6.2021
Just before the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published the organization’s 12-month review, a working group called the Travel Rule Protocol (TRP) released its 2.0 version of the TRP crypto application programming interface (API) in order to “simplify the end-user crypto exchange...
Crypto Travel Agency Travala to Use Binance Chain for Decentralized Services
21.8.2020
The firm plans to become a fully decentralized online travel agency
Crypto Travel Company Adds VeChain Token as a Payment Method
19.8.2020
Crypto adoption appears to be unstoppable in the tourism sector
Swipe Visa Card Adds Crypto Travel Booking Site’s AVA Token
24.7.2020
Travala.com’s native token AVA will now be added to the Swipe wallet service and Visa card platform — making it spendable at 60 million merchants worldwide
Crypto Travel Firm's Bookings Skyrocket 68% Following Expedia Partnership
15.7.2020
According to Travala.com CEO Juan Otero, the firm’s booking revenue increased by 75% in two weeks after partnering with Expedia
Crypto Travel Booking Site Travala Sees 46% Monthly Increase in Bookings Despite Pandemic
1.6.2020
Cryptocurrency travel website Travala.com saw a 45.8% increase in the total number of room nights booked in May compared to April