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FATF Publishes Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Guidance
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,...
FATF Publishes Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Guidance

FATF Crypto Guidance Looks to Bring Industry in Line With Banks
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 Ha...
FATF Crypto Guidance Looks to Bring Industry in Line With Banks

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Hamas Tapped Binance to Launder Bitcoin Donations, Blockchain Data Suggests
Binance said it froze the Hamas-linked wallet.
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Turkish Crypto Exchanges Must Report Transactions Over $1,200, Finance Minister Says
The country is rushing to regulate the crypto market after two local crypto exchanges went offline in April.
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Turkey Adds Crypto Trading Platforms to List of Firms Covered by AML Regulations
The country's latest move to rein in cryptocurrencies went into effect immediately.
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Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks
Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly common, and hackers often use cryptocurrencies to escape the eyes of the law. A new report published by the Ransomware Task Force...
Report Says Enforcing KYC and AML Laws Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks

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Enforcing KYC, AML Laws Is Key to Reducing Ransomware Attacks: Task Force
Existing AML/KYC laws could reduce ransomware proliferation, but it would require an international effort.
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CipherTrace Wants to Introduce DEXs to Sanctions Compliance
The new tool uses an oracle on Chainlink to spot crypto wallet addresses on government watchlists.
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UK Crypto Companies Now Have to Submit Financial Crime Reports
The new FCA policy will see the number of companies required to submit financial crime reports increase from 2,500 to 7,000.
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Russia to Track Bitcoin Cash-Outs: Report
Russia's anti-money laundering agency is going to identify and track down bitcoin-to-fiat sales, the government official said.
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