Tagged: Travel Rule

June 17, 2022 @ 3:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global entity that engages financial regulators around the world, met this week to discuss multiple initiatives including the digital asset marketplace and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) as well as Travel Rule implementation. The Travel Rule is a… Read More

March 30, 2022 @ 10:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tokenize Xchange (aka Tokenize), a Singapore-headquartered digital asset exchange, has joined the VerifyVASP alliance as it aims to create a seamless, compliant experience for its users of digital assets. According to a note from Tokenize, the company will utilize VerifyVASP’s network to connect with other… Read More

March 15, 2022 @ 5:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitstamp is reporting that it has implemented Notabene’s solution for regulatory compliance under FATF’s global Travel Rule regulations across the US, EU, and Singapore. Notabene is a Regtech Software-as-a-Service solution provider that is headquartered in New York with offices around the world. The Financial Action… Read More

February 16, 2022 @ 5:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Announced today, the Travel Rule Universal Solution Technology (TRUST) is an industry-embraced solution to comply with the FATF Travel Rule that targeted VASPs (virtual asset service providers) globally. Announced by founding members who include most of the biggest names in crypto, the Trust platform is… Read More

February 16, 2022 @ 1:35 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Cryptocurrency regulations are evolving quickly around the globe as authorities respond to the growing risks posed by criminals exploiting the latest payment methods to mask and launder the profits from their crimes. According to William Je, founder and CEO of Hamilton Investment Management, this growth has warranted the introduction… Read More

February 5, 2022 @ 12:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, the US Department of Treasury issued a statement on illicit activity in the “high-value art market.” More specifically, activities that include money laundering and terrorist financing risks. The study found that while there is some evidence of money laundering risk in the high-value art… Read More

December 31, 2021 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has reported that there are just 58 out of 128 reporting jurisdictions advising that they have implemented any of the updated FATF standards, including the “travel rule.” This reportedly aligns with what CipherTrace has found through their extensive work… Read More

July 8, 2021 @ 8:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 5, 2021, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) had completed its second 12-month review of the implementation of its updated Standards on virtual assets and virtual asset service providers or VASPs. A review from CipherTrace examines how different jurisdictions and the private sector… Read More

June 25, 2021 @ 10:51 am By JD Alois  |  

A plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), under the German Presidency of Dr. Marcus Pleyer took place this past week. The meeting provided several updates on key regulatory items including standards set for “Virtual Asset Service Providers” or VASPs. According to a statement… Read More

April 22, 2021 @ 7:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

Global Digital Finance (GDF), an organization that advocates on behalf of the digital asset industry, has distributed a letter sent to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) pertaining to guidelines regarding the regulation of virtual assets and virtual asset service providers or “VASPs.” FATF is… Read More

March 22, 2021 @ 12:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has posted its 6th draft guidance as to how countries should deal with virtual assets (digital assets) and virtual asset service providers or VASPs. Several years ago, FATF announced an initiative to tackle possible money laundering or the financing… Read More

March 12, 2021 @ 12:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm CipherTrace notes that its Traveler product has been developed to assist virtual asset service providers or VASPs with adhering to the international “Travel Rule” regulations by securely sharing digital currency transaction details with other “vetted” VASPs. CipherTrace explains that its tools are… Read More

January 19, 2021 @ 2:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank (ECB) commented on the need to regulate Bitcoin on a global level last week during a virtual event hosted by Reuters. Speaking at the Reuters Next conference, Lagarde pointed to the “funny business” affiliated… Read More

November 20, 2020 @ 3:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

  Phil Liu is Chief Legal Officer and co-founder of Arca – a regulatory compliant digital asset investment platform that is building financial products utilizing blockchain. Arca is the first firm to offer a registered fund with shares issued as a digital security. The Fund… Read More

November 14, 2020 @ 2:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm Ciphertrace has noted that FinCEN’s suggested rule change for the Travel Rule Threshold would “more than double” compliance events for US-based virtual asset service providers or VASPs. CipherTrace confirms that FinCEN had released a proposed rule change (in October 2020). The recommendation… Read More

November 4, 2020 @ 10:16 am By JD Alois  |  

In 2019, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) launched a consultation on the Payment Services Act (PS Act) that in relation to AML/CFT, and other amendments in respect of digital payment token (DPT) service and certain technical amendments. The consultation address certain proposed amendments to… Read More

October 26, 2020 @ 12:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the US Federal Reserve Board has invited comment on a proposed rule that would amend the recordkeeping and travel rule regulations under the Bank Secrecy Act. The travel rule is affiliated with the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF)… Read More

October 21, 2020 @ 10:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors welcomed the efforts of the FATF to identify the money laundering and terrorist financing risks that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The G20 said that the COVID health crisis is being exploited by criminals… Read More

October 15, 2020 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the US Department of Justice published a white paper, crafted by the Cyber-Digital Task Force, that outlines its approach to enforcement when it comes to digital assets (or cryptoassets). US Attorney General William Barr issued the following statement on the framework: “Cryptocurrency is… Read More

September 17, 2020 @ 11:04 am By JD Alois  |  

The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC) reports that it is updating its regulatory approach pertaining to Distributed Ledger Technology Providers (DLT). Gibraltar describes the update as a “natural evolution of the defined regulatory principles.” Gibraltar was quick to embrace digital assets – both securities and cryptocurrencies…. Read More