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Groups Call On Congress To Use Bank Secrecy Act For Crypto Regs

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Some VASPs are regulated as money transmitters under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) while others escape regulation, said David Murray, FIN’s vice president for product development and services. Although regulation could make it hard for some crypto firms to continue operations, Murray said it’s not the BSA’s job to accommodate everyone.

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Understanding Crypto Money Laundering, and How to Get a Handle on It

Fintech News

The United States continues to rely on the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) as the primary legal framework governing AML regulations, with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) providing guidance on how these regulations apply to cryptocurrency businesses. The United Arab Emirates has amended Federal Decree-Law No. (20)

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Compliance, Gaming and Gambling in Australia vs USA

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Casinos and online gambling firms follow Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) rules and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Let us take a closer look at the regulations around online Gaming and online Gambling and compare Australia with the USA. AML Obligations Gambling operators must report transactions over AUD 10,000 to AUSTRAC and conduct KYC.