Anti-Money Laundering
Bipartisan Senate Bill Wants DeFi to Impose Bank-Like Controls on User Base
Some U.S. Senators are introducing a new bipartisan bill that would place stringent anti-money laundering (AML) requirements on decentralized finance protocols. The bill was introduced Wednesday by Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) a member of the Senate Banking Committee. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Mark Warner (D-VA) are co-sponsors. "The Hash" panel discusses details from the description of the bill reviewed by CoinDesk and outlook on U.S. regulation within the crypto sector.
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.
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.
Binance Appoints Former US Treasury Enforcer to Anti-Money Laundering Role
Binance has named former U.S. Treasury enforcement investigator Greg Monahan as its global money laundering reporting officer. The appointment comes as the crypto exchange is attempting to be more proactive in its regulatory compliance. Where is it headed next?
EU Proposes Law to ‘Ensure Full Traceability’ of Crypto Transfers
As part of a package of four proposals intended to fight money laundering, Mairead McGuinness, the European Union (EU) Commissioner for Financial Services, wrote in a series of tweets Tuesday the measure “will ban anonymous crypto wallets and make sure that crypto-asset transfers are traceable.”
Will a Digital Dollar Solve the Crypto Ransomware Problem?
Responding to recent high-profile ransomware attacks on major food and oil companies, U.S. lawmakers are amping up their criticism of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Dave Jevans of CipherTrace, which tracks crypto crime and anti-money laundering trends, discusses the potential solutions to cyberattacks and whether having a digital dollar is one of them.
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 suggests that by increasing know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws, ransomware attacks can be reduced, but is this really the case? “The Hash” panel debates.
Where Are The Regulatory Risks for Crypto?
This weekend's crypto volatility was blamed on Twitter rumors, but what impact would an actual regulatory crackdown have on the crypto markets? Perianne Boring, the Digital Chamber of Commerce founder, breaks down the potential regulatory risks, including anti-money laundering statutes and tax compliance on the crypto sphere. Plus, an update on the organization's efforts to educate thought-leaders in government, business, and media.
