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Regulation

UK Crypto Exchanges Pose Low Money Laundering Risk, Says Global Watchdog

Crypto exchanges in the U.K. pose a “low” risk for money laundering and terrorist financing, says a report from the Financial Action Task Force.

Markets  ·  11 December 2018
Exchanges

Global AML Watchdog to Release Crypto Regulations By Next June

Global money-laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, has said it will draw up rules for cryptocurrency regulation by next summer.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 October 2018
Regulation

Money-Laundering Task Force Wants Binding Rules for Crypto Exchanges

The Financial Action Task Force reportedly aims to develop compulsory rules for the world's cryptocurrency exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 June 2018
Regulation

A G20 Crypto Policy? Let’s Hope It’s a Pipe Dream

The world's economic leaders are seeking a globally coordinated policy on cryptocurrencies. This could take a while. But that may be just as well.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 March 2018
Regulation

Global AML Watchdog to Step Up Crypto Money Laundering Scrutiny

The international Financial Action Task Force has said it will step up its efforts in monitoring the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2018
Regulation

FATF: Virtual Currencies Could Fuel Terrorism Financing

Bitcoin may pose a risk for terrorist financing, according to a new report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Policy & regulation  ·  21 October 2015
Exchanges

FATF: Regulate Virtual Currency Exchanges to Counter Crime Risks

Digital currency exchanges and gateways need to be tightly regulated to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing, says the latest FATF report.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2015
Crime

Financial Watchdog FATF Examines Risks of Digital Currencies

The Financial Action Task Force has published a paper examining the money-laundering and terrorist-financing potential of cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 June 2014