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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

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

Lufthansa, Eurowings, other travel industry players push forward with Web3

12.5.2023
After a new travel-focused blockchain hit the scene, major players in the industry are beginning to pivot to integrate Web3 technology

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...

Argentinian Airline Issues Every Ticket as an NFT

30.3.2023
The low-cost carrier has expanded its partnership with NFT ticketing company TravelX to offer all tickets as NFTs on the Algorand blockchain

Latin American Travel Agency Despegar Begins Accepting Crypto Payments

7.3.2023
Teaming with Binance Pay, the travel company will initially accept crypto in Argentina, with plans to roll this option out to additional countries

FATF agrees on roadmap for implementation of crypto standards

24.2.2023
Part of the FATF's ‘Travel Rule’ includes recommendations that financial institutions obtain information on the originators and beneficiaries of certain crypto transactions

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

Metaverse experience to sway real-world travel choices in 2023: Survey

17.12.2022
A survey participated by 24,179 respondents across 32 countries reveal that nearly half, or 43% of the respondents, intend to use virtual reality to inspire their choices

Paypal adds to list of crypto heavy hitters on the TRUST network

23.8.2022
Paypal has stepped up its regulatory compliance by joining TRUST to streamline its reporting requirements relating to the digital assets “travel rule.”

Tourists flock to El Salvador despite Bitcoin bear market

4.8.2022
El Salvador, the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has seen explosive growth in tourism numbers in the first half of 2022

Packed your Bitcoin? A BTC holiday in Costa Rica goes fiat free

21.7.2022
A Bitcoiner in Costa Rica had a “win-win” experience when he went on holiday and only spent Satoshis (Bitcoin) while traveling along the pacific coast

Financial Superintendence of Colombia Presents Project to Regulate Crypto Service Providers

20.7.2022
The Financial Superintendence of Colombia presented a project that seeks to bring clarity to how links between banks and virtual asset service providers (VASPs) will be handled in the future. The document defines certain key concepts and determines a set of prerequisites that banks need to verify...