AML
FCA's Crypto AML Compliance Chief Steps Down
Mark Steward, who led the enforcement of anti-money laundering measures for crypto, is stepping down after seven years with the Financial Conduct Authority.
Japan Greenlights Tougher Anti-Money-Laundering Rules for Crypto
A cabinet decision to revise six foreign-exchange laws closely follows a government plan to introduce new rules for remittances, all aimed at tightening AML measures for crypto.
WOO Network CEO on Winning Milestone AML Approval From Taiwan
Fintech startup WOO Network was among the first 24 crypto platforms to be registered under Taiwan's Money Laundering Control Act. WOO Network co-founder Jack Tan, along with Head of Legal and AML Chloe Tsai, join "Community Crypto" to discuss the approval and what it suggests about the outlook for Taiwan's state of crypto regulation.
Money Laundering via Metaverse, DeFi, NFTs Targeted by EU Lawmakers’ Latest Draft
An emerging compromise may subject those who govern decentralized autonomous organizations to extra requirements.
Estonia Grants First Crypto License to LastBit's Striga
The crypto banking company is first to jump over new anti-money laundering hurdles which significantly toughen Estonia's legal regime.
Taiwan Approves 24 Crypto Platforms, Including WOO Network, for AML Compliance
Taipei is bringing crypto into its regulatory fold.
Binance CEO Hits Back at 'Weak' KYC Claims
Binance has the most sophisticated know-your-customer system in the industry, Changpeng Zhao said.
No AML Checks For Most Transfers To Unhosted Crypto Wallets, EU Policymakers Decide
A Wednesday meeting secured a final deal on anti-money laundering legislation for crypto transfers and largely overturned a proposal from the EU Parliament to impose laundering checks on all payments to private wallets.
UK Government Backtracks on Unhosted Wallet Data Collection Proposal
The government said it didn't make sense to require all senders of funds to private crypto wallets to collect recipients' identification details.
