Anti-Money Laundering


Opinião

Crypto Should Disrupt Current Anti-Money Laundering Practices, Not Adopt Them

Modern know-your-customer, anti-money laundering regulations are ineffective; crypto represents a better option to address this problem.

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Política

Small Digital Euro Payments Won’t Need Laundering Checks, ECB Official Says

The proposals regarding the potential future central bank digital currency come as lawmakers prepare to scrap anonymous bitcoin payments.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - JANUARY 20, 2020 : Italian member of the European Central Bank's executive board Fabio Panetta (L) and the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) Christine Lagarde (R) are waiting prior an Eurogroup Ministers meeting in the Jusuts Lipsius, the European Union Council headquarter on January 20, 2010, in Brussels, Belgium. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will present the main findings of its euro area Article IV interim mission. he Eurogroup will discuss the updated draft budgetary plan of Portugal for 2020, on the basis of a Commission opinion. The outcome is expected to be reflected in a Eurogroup statement. The Commission will present its proposal for the draft recommendation on the economic policy of euro area for 2020, published on 17 December. Ministers will have a first exchange of views on the proposal. The Council addresses annual recommendations on economic policy to the euro area as part of the European Semester. (Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)

Política

Crypto Providers Would Have to Swap Transaction Details Under OECD Tax-Dodging Proposal

Details of overseas crypto holdings would be shared with home tax authorities under the planned extension of rules intended to bust financial secrecy.

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Aprenda

Bitcoin Mixers: How Do They Work and Why Are They Used?

Bitcoin offers pseudonymity to users by design. But in order to be completely anonymous, you’ll need to use tools like bitcoin mixers.

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Política

Italy Formally Lays Out Crypto Firms' New AML Requirements

The rules lay out registration and reporting requirements for virtual asset service providers.

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Vídeos

FATF Publishes Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Guidance

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.

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Política

FATF Crypto Guidance Looks to Bring Industry in Line With Banks

The message from the regulator is countries have to implement these standards now.

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Vídeos

FATF Crypto Guidance Looks to Bring Industry in Line With Banks

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.

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Finanças

UK Regtech Firm ComplyAdvantage Adds Elliptic to Its Crypto Compliance Suite

ComplyAdvantage is already working with crypto firms like Paxos and Gemini, but mainly on the fiat AML side of things.

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Política

FATF Will Finally Publish Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Guidance Next Week

President Marcus Pleyer said the watchdog now expects countries to implement its “Travel Rule” guidance as soon as possible.

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