FATF

Most jurisdictions still aren’t fully complying with international anti-money laundering norms for crypto, according to standard-setter the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The global anti-money laundering watchdog also added that North Korea is using illicit virtual assets to fund weapons of mass destruction. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest report.

Jun 23, 2023

China takes aim at corruption in underground Bitcoin mining. Russian committee proposes bitcoin payment for oil and energy exports. Crypto markets shift to upward trend after weeks of volatility. DeFi, NFT access at stake as FATF Travel Rule goes into force in South Korea. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Mar 25, 2022

South Korea’s preparations for imposition of FATF travel rule heat up. India considers GST on crypto transactions. Australia’s Senator Andrew Bragg warns of existential threat from DAOs. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Mar 21, 2022

Putin’s attack triples Ukrainian crypto exchange trading volume. No sign yet of Russia using crypto to evade sanctions. South Korean businesses scramble to meet FATF travel rule. Why Australia’s desert might not be the ideal location for crypto mining.

Feb 25, 2022

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published its revised guidance for crypto firms, further clarifying the definition of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), DeFi, stablecoins, and NFTs. Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Executive Director Rick McDonell discusses the world of crypto and anti-money laundering (AML), breaking down the key points of the recommendations.

Nov 9, 2021

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global anti-money laundering (AML) agency, has released its updated guidance for firms that handle crypto and virtual assets. “The Hash” team discusses the key takeaways and implications for the future of DeFi regulation.

Oct 28, 2021

The Financial Action Task Force, a G7 initiative to develop policies against money laundering and terrorism financing, is holding an ongoing plenary session with cryptocurrency on its agenda. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De sheds light on what to expect and the implications for the crypto community. He also discusses new observations about the Facebook-backed Diem project, formerly known as Libra.

Jun 22, 2021

CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De reacts to New York-based Signature Bank adding stablecoin TrueUSD into its blockchain-based payments platform and discusses how TUSD compares to Tether. Review of this week’s congressional hearings on crypto and looking ahead to FATF’s plenary meeting on Monday.

Jun 18, 2021

OKEx, one of South Korea’s largest crypto exchanges, announced it will close down due to new anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines that would make it too difficult to continue operating. “The Hash” panel breaks down what new Financial Action Task Force (FATF) draft guidelines might mean for the wider crypto world.

Mar 23, 2021

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global financial watchdog organization, has updated its guidance on crypto assets to be more inclusive of recent market changes, including the NFT boom and growing interest in decentralized finance. Siân Jones of XReg Consulting weighs in on what the updated guidance means for crypto regulation.

Mar 22, 2021