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UK’s Travel Rule Troubles Showcase Global Challenge for Crypto
24.8.2023
Crypto firms in the U.K. have just days to comply with new money laundering guidelines – but they are seeking more guidance given patchy implementation of the rule between jurisdictions
UK Regulator: Crypto Asset Businesses Expected to Comply with the Travel Rule Starting in September
19.8.2023
According to the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, crypto asset firms operating in the country will be required to comply with the Financial Action Task Force’s travel rule starting on Sept. 1, 2023. Crypto asset businesses will be required to take “all reasonable...
UK crypto businesses to comply with FATF Travel Rule beginning in September
17.8.2023
The U.K. passed legislation in 2022 to make it one of the few countries in compliance with the extension of the Travel Rule to crypto
UK ‘Travel Rule’ Won’t Completely Nix Transfers to Noncompliant Places, FCA Says
17.8.2023
Companies such as PayPal are already halting their crypto payments services in the country as a result of tighter regulations
Mexico ‘Leads LATAM in Travel Rule Adoption’ as ‘Argentina Lags Behind’
11.8.2023
Mexico is “leading the way” in Latin America’s Travel Rule adoption drive, a study has found – with Argentina “lagging behind.”
The claims were made by the Latin American Financial Action Task Force (known locally as GAFILAT), an intergovernmental organization comprising 18 Latin American...
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
Paris FATF Plenary: Global Implementation of Virtual Asset Standards Remains ‘Relatively Poor’
25.6.2023
The third plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), held in Paris, found a lack of global adoption of the virtual asset recommendations established by the institution. According to evaluations, almost three-quarters of the jurisdictions are partially compliant or non-compliant with these...
BitFlyer joins the list to comply with Japan’s Travel Rule
1.6.2023
Japan is moving with the time to adopt cryptocurrency. However, digital asset transactions are not as secure as one assumes them to be. Hence, there are tons of improvements that governments of respective countries are looking to implement in the days to come. Japan, for one, has decided...
bitFlyer adopts crypto deposit limits to comply with Travel Rule
30.5.2023
While adopting restrictions on transactions between exchanges, bitFlyer still supports transactions to and from self-custody wallets like MetaMask
Crypto Exchange bitFlyer Aligns Itself With FATF 'Travel Rule' With New Restrictions
30.5.2023
The company is only allowing crypto and transfers to platforms that comply with Coinbase-led Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST)
Japan to Apply Tougher Crypto AML Regulations, ‘Travel Rule’ in June
25.5.2023
Stricter anti-money laundering (AML) measures for the crypto sector in Japan will enter into force next month, local media reported. The new rules were adopted to align the country’s legal framework for cryptocurrencies with global standards in the field. Japan to Enforce Legislation Allowing...
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
Japanese Gov’t Green-lights Travel Rule Adoption – Are Crypto Exchanges Struggling to Comply?
24.5.2023
The Japanese government has approved the adoption of the Travel Rule, with a new law set to come into force next month.
But domestic exchanges are experiencing difficulty with adoption, leading to crypto withdrawal difficulties.
Per Sankei News, the cabinet of ministers has signed off on...
Japan’s crypto anti-money laundering measures to start in June: Report
24.5.2023
The Japanese parliament has decided to roll out tougher AML procedures in line with the “travel rule.”
G-7 Must Take Charge in Ending 'Lawless' Crypto Space, FATF Chief Says
18.5.2023
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 this weekend
G7 pushes accelerating global implementation of ‘travel rule’ for crypto assets
15.5.2023
Group of 7 members met in Japan, where they discussed CBDCs and crypto regulation, with an eye towards quickly implementing the “travel rule” for crypto assets
Mastercard Launches Crypto Credential Service for Cross-Border Transfers
28.4.2023
The set of verification standards uses technology from the CipherTrace, the well-known blockchain analytics platform Mastercard agreed to acquired in late 2021
EU Parliament Greenlights Markets in Crypto Assets Law, Tracing Rules
21.4.2023
Members of the European Parliament gave their final approval to a package of EU-wide regulations for crypto assets. The legislators also backed the introduction of mechanisms allowing the tracing of cryptocurrency transactions which will also apply to private crypto wallets above a certain...
Over 200 Jurisdictions Agree on Timely Implementation of FATF Crypto Standards
26.2.2023
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) says delegates from over 200 jurisdictions have agreed on “an action plan to drive timely global implementation of FATF standards” on crypto assets. The standard-setting body said many countries have failed to implement its previous requirements...
FATF Agrees on Action Plan to Drive Implementation of Global Crypto Norms
24.2.2023
The global financial crime watchdog's plenary, made up of 206 members of observer organizations like the IMF and the UN, will also take stock of what jurisdictions have been doing so far