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FATF to Strengthen Control Over Crypto Exchanges to Prevent Money Laundering
21.6.2019
At the plenary session today, the FATF focused on greater regulation of cryptocurrency to stop its usage in money laundering
FATF Decides to Tighten Crypto Regulation - Report
21.6.2019
Marshall Billingslea, the President of the FATF. Source: Twitter, the FATF
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a multi-government body, told governments to tighten oversight of cryptocurrency exchanges to stop digital coins being used to launder cash, Reuters reported, citing a statement...
All Global Crypto Exchanges Must Now Share Customer Data, FATF Rules
21.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force has officially ruled that crypto firms worldwide must share client data with each other
Consumer Affairs Report Shows 70% Spike in Japanese Crypto Inquiries
20.6.2019
Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) has released its 2019 report and noted a significant spike in inquiries concerning cryptocurrency related issues last year. The report details a 70% increase in 2018 in regard to consumer queries largely stemming from exchange issues. Moreover, over...
Legislators Endorse Virtual Asset Summit Convened in Response to Coming FATF Crypto Rules
19.6.2019
Global legislators have voiced their support for a June summit in Japan, which will discuss industry responses to forthcoming crypto sector guidance from the FATF
PR: Legislators Support V20 Summit in Response to New FATF Rules
18.6.2019
Legislators have shown their support for the V20 Summit which is set to take place alongside the G20 Leaders Summit in Osaka, Japan, 28 & 29 June 2019. The event will convene G20 representatives, national blockchain associations, the world’s leading Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)...
Policymakers Meet to Finalize Global Crypto Guidance – A Look at Standards G20 Supports
18.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force has kicked off its meeting to discuss global cryptocurrency regulations which the G20 countries have committed to follow. Meanwhile, the crypto industry has raised concerns regarding some recommendations, and a meeting has been set up to coincide with the G20 summit...
It’s FATF’s Way or the Highway for Crypto Exchanges. That’s a Big Mistake
15.6.2019
The crypto industry can fight money launderers effectively, but not the way FATF wants it to, a CEX.IO compliance officer writes
FATF to Release New Rules for Global Crypto Sector, Impacting Exchanges, Funds, Custodians
12.6.2019
On June 21, the Financial Action Task Force will reportedly publish a note clarifying how participant nations should exercise oversight for the digital assets sector
G20 Reaffirms It Will Apply Expected Tough New FATF Rules on Crypto
10.6.2019
The G20 has reaffirmed it will apply standards to counter money laundering and terrorism funding, soon to be finalized by the Financial Action Task Force
G20 Starts Crypto Discussions – A Look at Global Standards
9.6.2019
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the G20 countries have gathered this weekend for a two-day meeting ahead of the G20 summit, and cryptocurrency is among the topics of discussion. Global standard-setting bodies have submitted their policies and provided tools to help the member...
What to Expect at G-20: Money Laundering and Crypto Discussion
9.6.2019
Cryptocurrency, privacy and money laundering: What to expect at the G-20 in Japan this weekend?
G20 Countries to Follow FATF to Devise Integrated Crypto Standards
29.5.2019
The assembly of 20 biggest economies of the world, G20, has decided to announce regulations on cryptocurrencies to counter financial terrorism and money laundering in their last meeting. The members are now discussing how to devise the standards that were set by the FATF as the next G20 summit...
G20 Countries Start Implementing Unified Cryptocurrency Standards
29.5.2019
As the G20 summit approaches, member countries have been discussing how to implement the standards set by intergovernmental organizations such as the Financial Action Task Force. While there may be some challenges in complying with the standards, the European Central Bank says the risks crypto...
The Cat-and-Mouse Game of Crypto Regulation Enters a New Phase
27.5.2019
The cat-and-mouse game between regulators and crypto developers could spur a new era of innovation around the technology, writes Michael J. Casey
Japan Scrutinizing Crypto Exchanges Ahead of G20 Summit
23.5.2019
Japan’s financial watchdog is said to be inspecting crypto exchanges over anti-money laundering measures ahead of June's G20 meeting
Japan to Check Money Laundering Policies of Crypto Exchanges Ahead of FATF Inspection
23.5.2019
Japan’s FSA is reviewing crypto exchange anti-money laundering policies in preparation for an investigation visit from the FATF
Russia Delays Adoption of Crypto Regulation Due to FATF Order to Legislate Bitcoin
21.5.2019
Russia is delaying the adoption of its crypto regulation due to a FATF requirement to legislate terms such as “bitcoin” and “crypto”
Beyond KYC: Global Regulators Appear Set to Adopt Tough New Rules for Crypto Exchanges
20.5.2019
Exchanges will likely have to collect information about their clients' crypto transactions under new global standards expected in June